Alau Dam
The Alau Dam is situated in the Alau community of Konduga local government area of Borno State in the Northeast region of Nigeria, constructed in 1984–1986. It impounds a major reservoir on the Ngadda River, one of the tributaries of the Lake Chad.[1][2][3]
| Alau Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Borno State, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 11°43′27″N 13°17′06″E |
| Opening date | 1986 |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Ngadda River |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Lake Chad |
References
- "Alau Dam: Agency to release excess water from dam, warns Maiduguri residents - Peoples Gazette". 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- "Alau Dam: Agency alerts Maiduguri residents on plans to release excess water". Naturenews.africa. 2022-09-10. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- Abbagana, Amina (2021-08-19). "Child drowns after Alau Dam gates opened to release excess water". Radio Ndarason International. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
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