11 Largest Manmade Lakes in the World

1. Lake Volta

Volume: 148 km³ (3^rd)

Surface Area: 8,502 km2 – 3,283 sq mi (1^st)

The combined volume and surface area ranking make Lake Volta the largest manmade lake in the world. Created by damming the Volta River by the Akosombo Dam, it is a very significant asset to Ghana’s economy, both in terms of electricity production and huge fisheries that operate on lake’s shores.

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