Nigeria is blessed with various natural resources in form of water bodies which has been used by man to generate other means of power like electricity. Imagine there was no river, ocean, sea or lake in Nigeria- How does that idea make you feel? Seems odd right. A dam is a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, hence, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or serve as a source of water supply. A popular dam in Nigeria is the Kainji dam at Niger state, Nigeria. The Kainji dam was built in the year 1964 and 1986. Kainji dam is most popular as a source of power- hydroelectricity.
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Water is a natural resource often used every day by everyone from drinking, cooking, bathing, washing, power and cleaning. Daily usage of water by man reminds one of the saying water no get enemy. Contrary, to popular belief Kainji dam, is not the only dam constructed in Nigeria. Other dams in Nigeria include
Jebba Dam  in Niger State
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Shiroro Dam  in Niger State
Bakolori Dam  in Sokoto State
Challawa Gorge Dam  in Kano State
Dadin Kowa Dam in Gombe State
Goronyo Dam in Sokoto State
Gusau Dam in Zamfara State
Ikere Gorge Dam in Oyo State
Jibiya Dam in Katsina State
Kiri Dam in Adamawa State
Mambilla Dam in Taraba State
Obudu Dam in Cross River State
Oyan River Dam in Ogun State
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Tiga Dam in Kano State
Zobe Dam in Katsina State
Jabi Dam in Abuja
Nigeria is home to various water bodies. Have you seen any of the listed dams in Nigeria above? Kindly share your thoughts in the comment section below.
