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Nalubaale Dam

dam, Uganda
Also known as: Owen Falls Dam

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The Nalubaale Dam, formerly known as the Owen Falls Dam, is located on the Victoria Nile in Uganda, just below its outlet from Lake Victoria. Completed in 1954, it transformed Lake Victoria into a reservoir. The dam harnesses the waterfall's power to generate hydroelectricity, supplying energy for Uganda's industries and western Kenya. A second dam, Kiira, was later built nearby and began producing power in 2000. Despite its importance, Uganda has faced power shortages, leading to plans for expanding hydroelectric capacity.1234

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