Barrage de Taabo, Hydroelectric dam in Agnéby-Tiassa, Côte d'Ivoire.
Barrage de Taabo is a hydroelectric dam crossing the Bandama River in Agnéby-Tiassa with a clay core structure and five discharge gates fitted with radial mechanisms. The installation spans a considerable distance and controls water flow to generate electricity.
Construction of this hydroelectric facility began in 1975 as a major step in developing Côte d'Ivoire's energy infrastructure. The project was positioned downstream from the earlier Kossou Dam.
The reservoir created by the dam attracted professional fishermen from different regions who settled in new communities around the water. Fishing remains a vital part of local life and economy today.
The hydroelectric facility supplies power to thousands of households across the region. The installation is generally accessible by road and offers views of the water and surrounding landscape.
The spillway manages enormous volumes of water flow per second while keeping water levels stable and predictable. This reliable control system has allowed consistent regulation of the river for extended periods.
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