Masinga Dam, Embankment dam and hydroelectric power station on Tana River, Eastern Province, Kenya.
The Masinga Dam extends 2.2 kilometers in length and rises 60 meters high, creating a reservoir with a surface area of 120 square kilometers.
Built between 1978 and 1981, the Masinga Dam represented a major advancement in Kenya's power infrastructure as part of the Seven Forks Scheme.
The dam reservoir supports local communities through fishing activities and agricultural irrigation, contributing to regional economic development in Eastern Province.
The power station operates two Kaplan turbines generating 40 megawatts of electricity, with access managed by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company.
The dam's reservoir holds 1.56 billion cubic meters of water, making it essential for regulating water flow to four downstream hydroelectric facilities.
Elevation above the sea: 1,056.5 m
Website: http://www.kengen.co.ke/index.php?page=business&subpage=hydro&id=6
Website: http://kengen.co.ke/index.php?page=business&subpage=hydro&id=6
GPS coordinates: -0.88056,37.58910
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:25
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