Weija Dam
| Weija Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Weija Dam in Ghana | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Location | Weija, Accra, Greater Accra Region |
| Coordinates | 5°34′11″N 0°20′39″W / 5.56972°N 0.34417°WCoordinates: 5°34′11″N 0°20′39″W / 5.56972°N 0.34417°W |
| Purpose | Municipal water supply |
| Status | Operational |
| Operator(s) | |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Densu River |
Weija Dam is a dam on the Densu River which supports the main water treatment plant for Accra in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It is operated by the Ghana Water Company.This supplies about 80 percent of the potable water for the entire city of Accra and its surrounding environs.[1][2][3]
References[]
- ^ Ofori, Amoani. "NADMO - Weija Dam Spillage Ongoing ... Nadmo Success Story". www.nadmo.gov.gh. Retrieved 2015-05-25.
- ^ "Ghana News - Spillage of Weija dam causes 'severe' flooding at Glefe, Opetekwei". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2015-05-25.
- ^ Boateng, Caroline. "Ghana news: Weija Dam spillage floods communities - Graphic Online". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
Categories:
- Dams in Ghana
- Embankment dams
- Water supply and sanitation in Ghana
- Greater Accra Region
- African dam stubs