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Kariba Dam, Zambia/Zimbabwe
Positive sustainability aspect

Multiple use benefits
This dam provides inexpensive electricity to the mining sector and also contributes to growth in agricultural production, a significant new commercial fishery and a growing tourist industry, creating thousands of jobs in these sectors. [Web search, Large Dams Proceedings 1997]
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Overview

Scheme shortlisted for investigation, no formal scheme nomination received.
Scheme Specifications

Dam Name
 Kariba Dam Complex
Scheme operator
 Zambezi River Authority		 Size of scheme (MW)
1350 MW
Country
 Zambia and Zimbabwe		 Catchment area
River

 Effective reservoir capacity
185 x 109 m3
Construction years

 Reservoir size
 280 km x 32 km
External recognition
Scheme shortlisted for investigation, no formal scheme nomination received.
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