Barekese Dam
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Opened | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Catchment area | 909 |
| Locations | Barekese |
| Kumasi | |
| Ashanti Region | |
| Total capacity | 35,300,000 m3 (28,600 acre⋅ft) |
| Installed capacity | 400 kW |
| Hydraulic head | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2998447 |
About Barekese Dam
Barekese Dam is a dam on the Ofin River that supports the main water treatment plant for Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, supplying about 80 percent of the potable water for the city and its surrounding environs. It is operated by the Ghana Water Company.
