Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Volta (Ghana)
Lake Volta in Ghana is the largest man-made lake by surface area globally. It is formed by the construction of the Akosombo Dam on the Volta River in 1965.
- It covers approximately 8,482 square kilometers when at full capacity.
- Lake Volta serves as a vital source of hydroelectric power, supporting Ghana’s electricity needs and neighboring countries.
- The reservoir also facilitates irrigation, fishing, and transportation activities, contributing to regional development.
- Its creation has led to ecological changes, including habitat alteration and displacement of communities. Efforts are ongoing to manage the lake sustainably while addressing environmental and social impacts.
List of Top 10 Largest Man-Made Lakes
The top ten largest man-made lakes in the world by surface area are Lake Volta (Ghana), Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe/Zambia), Lake Nasser (Egypt/Sudan), Lake Guri (Venezuela), Bratsk Reservoir (Russia), Lake Manicouagan (Canada), Lake Roosevelt (United States), Krasnoyarsk Reservoir (Russia), Lake Sakakawea (United States) and Lake Argyle (Australia).
These lakes are important for maintaining human activity and influencing the environment, but because they affect local communities, ecosystems, and habitats, environmental and social factors are frequently taken into account during creation.
In this article, we will cover the top 10 largest man-made lakes in the world along with their location and surface area.
Table of Content
- About the Largest Man-Made Lakes
- List of Top 10 Largest Man-Made Lakes
- Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Volta (Ghana)
- Second Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Kariba (Zambia/Zimbabwe)
- Third Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Bratsk Reservoir (Russia)
- Fourth Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Nasser (Egypt/Sudan)
- Fifth Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Guri (Venezuela)
- Sixth Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Manicouagan Reservoir (Canada)
- Seventh Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Krasnoyarsk Reservoir (Russia)
- Eighth Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Sakakawea
- Ninth Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Roosevelt (United State)
- Tenth Largest Man-Made Lake in the world – Lake Argyle (Australia)
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