Tshopo dam, Hydroelectric power station in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Tshopo Dam spans across the Tshopo River, generating electrical power through a system of turbines that harness the water flow at the falls.
The hydroelectric facility at Tshopo Falls was constructed in the 1950s and underwent substantial rehabilitation before reopening in 2013.
The dam construction created employment opportunities for local communities while changing traditional fishing practices along the Tshopo River.
Visitors can reach the dam via taxi or motorcycle from Kisangani city center, with designated viewing areas providing safe observation points.
The dam's construction at the falls caused the local extinction of specific plant species that existed at one of only two locations worldwide.
Location: Kisangani
GPS coordinates: 0.51917,25.19611
Latest update: April 2, 2025 12:40
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