Kariba Dam
CountryZambia/Zimbabwe
Height128 m
Year1959
TypeArch
RiverZambezi
About Kariba Dam
Created Lake Kariba, one of the worlds largest artificial lakes at 5,400 km2. Generates 1,830 MW. 86 workers died during construction. The dam wall is 579 m long. Operation Noah rescued over 6,000 animals from rising waters.
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