Owen Falls, Major waterfall on Victoria Nile in Jinja, Uganda
The Owen Falls stretches across the Victoria Nile, creating a natural barrier that spans 831 meters in length and drops 31 meters in height.
The construction of Nalubaale Dam in 1954 transformed Owen Falls into a significant hydroelectric facility, utilizing Lake Victoria as its primary water reservoir.
Local communities near Owen Falls maintain traditions of fishing and water ceremonies, connecting their daily activities to the river's resources.
The hydroelectric station at Owen Falls generates 180 megawatts of power, supplying electricity to industries throughout Uganda and parts of western Kenya.
Two separate dams, Nalubaale and Kiira, operate in sequence along this section of the Nile, maximizing the water's power generation potential.
Part of: White Nile
GPS coordinates: 0.44444,33.18722
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:55
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