Owen Falls, Major waterfall on Victoria Nile in Jinja, Uganda
Owen Falls is a hydroelectric facility on the Victoria Nile in Jinja that spans across the river with a significant drop in elevation. Water rushes over the site and powers turbines that supply electricity to the region.
The Nalubaale Dam was built in 1954 and transformed the area into an important power-generating site. A second dam, the Kiira, was later added to increase electricity production.
The place is closely tied to local fishing traditions and is used by people who have lived from the water for generations. Daily activities along the river reflect the deep connection that communities maintain with the Victoria Nile.
The site is located at Jinja along the river and is generally accessible to visitors who can walk on marked paths. The best views of the water and the structures are from the public viewing areas.
A notable feature is how two dams operate one after the other along this stretch of river. This arrangement allows the water to be used twice, making it an efficient design for power generation.
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