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How did the Nalubaale and Kiira dams change Lake Victoria's role in hydroelectric power?
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The construction of the Nalubaale Dam (formerly known as the Owen Falls Dam) and the subsequent addition of the Kiira Dam transformed Lake Victoria into a vast reservoir.12
By situating these dams on the Victoria Nile just below the lake's outlet, the projects allow for the storage of surplus water during high-flood years to compensate for periods of low water levels. This regulation of the lake's outflow enables the consistent operation of hydroelectric power plants, which provide electricity for industries in both Uganda and Kenya. While the Nalubaale Dam was completed in 1954, the Kiira Dam was later constructed nearby and began contributing to this power generation capacity in 2000.12