Travellers' Photos at Bakolori Dam

About Bakolori Dam

The Bakolori dam is a massive structure built on the Sokoto River, a tributary of the Rima River.
Bakolori dam has a capacity of 450 million cubic metres (equal to 180,000 Olympic size
swimming pools) with a reservoir (the portion where water is stored behind the dam) that covers
8,000 hectares, and extends 19 km upstream. The Bakolori dam is 5km long; it is one of the
longest dams in the world. The dam was built to provide year-round irrigation in the Sokoto-
Rima basin: the Bakolori Irrigation Project.

History of Bakolori Dam

Construction of the Bakolori dam started in 1974 and finished in 1978. Its reservoir filled in
1981 – it took almost as much time for the reservoir to fill as it took to construct the dam. The
irrigation pipes and canals were completed in 1983 and they covered 23,000 hectares, as opposed
to 30,000 hectares which was the original plan. The Balokori Irrigation Project is one of the most
expensive per hectare in the world. However, it’s regarded as an economic disaster. The
construction of the dam led to the displacement of farmers, loss of lives, and the destruction of
valuable farmland. The irrigation also caused the soil to become infertile. Despite these, the dam
attracts many tourists yearly because of its remarkable construction.

Safety

Bakolori dam is, by and large, a safe place for tourists. But if you see any danger signs, please
exercise caution in those areas and stay safe.

Best Features

The ambience of the environment.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Bakolori dam is between 7am and 7pm.
Most Common Visitors

The most common visitors are researchers.

History of Bakalori Dam

This was built in 1974.

Built in 1974.

Bakolori Dam constructed on the Rima River some 65km Northwest of Gasua, the dam is a
multi-purpose reservoir designed to provide water for domestic, industrial and irrigation
purposes. The length of the Dam covers some 8km and is capable of containing 340 million
cubic meters of water annually.

Safety/Security
This is a very safe location.

What To Bring
Before heading to Bakalori Dam, here are some helpful things to take along with you:

 Cash

 Safety Gear e.g Boots, Backpack, water bottle if you're interested in hiking

Things to do while at Bakalori Dam

These are the following things you can do while you're here:

 Sightsee

 Go Hiking

Best Features
Bakalori dam is known for its irrigation and hydro-electric power potentials. Frequently visited
by students, engineers and tourist who want to go on a tour of the magnificent facility
Writer's Review
The staff is friendly and ready to take you on a tour of the facility.

Most common visitors

Students, Professionals, Tourists