Lake Volta
Lake in Ghana
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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... Wikipedia
Inflow source: Black Volta and Nakambe
Fish: Synodontis velifer, Synodontis schall, Chiloglanis voltae, and more
Area: 3,283 mi²
Length: about 250 miles
Average depth: 18.8 m (61 ft 8 in)
Basin countries: Ghana
Catchment area: 385,180 km2 (148,720 sq mi)