Lake Volta in Ghana

Lake Volta, the largest artificial reservoir in the world based on surface area, is contained behind the Akosombo Dam which generates a substantial amount of Ghana's electricity. It is completely within the country of Ghana and has a surface area of 8,502 square kilometres. It extends from Akosombo in the south to the northern part of the country.
  • Location: Ghana, West Africa
  • Lake type: Reservoir
  • Primary inflows: White Volta River · Black Volta River
  • Primary outflows: Volta River
  • Catchment area: 385,180 km² (148,720 sq mi)
  • Basin countries: Ghana
  • Surface area: 8,502 km² (3,283 sq mi)

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