The largest hydroelectric power station in Ghana and one of the largest in West Africa, it was built in 1965 on the Volta River, 160 km from the capital Accra, to meet the country’s energy needs. The Akosombo Dam also plays an important role in regulating the river’s water levels and providing water for agriculture. Area: 8500 sq. m. (occupies almost 4% of the area of ​​Ghana), length: 400 km, maximum depth: 80 m, dam height: 111 m.