Kariba Dam
The Kariba Dam is a double curvature concrete arch dam in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi river basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The dam stands 128 metres tall and 579 metres long.- Power station
- …lies at an elevation of around 560 metres (1,850 feet)
- …is also known as “Kariba South Power Station”
- …dates from 1959
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kariba and Siavonga.
Kariba Dam
- Category: industry
- Location
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Latitude
-16.52154° or 16° 31′ 18″ south
Longitude
28.76476° or 28° 45′ 53″ east
Open location code
5GMCFQH7+9W
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