Overview: Kainji Dam
The Kainji Dam is a hydroelectric generator built by an Italian civil engineering consortium. The work started in 1964, and it was completed in 1968. The dam generates 760 MW for the Nigerian electrical grid. It is operated by MESL (Mainstream Energy Solution Limited). (1)
Key Details:
Location: Kainji, Borgu LGA, Niger State
Capacity: 760 MW (installed)
Commissioned: 1968
Number of Turbines: 8
Reservoir Capacity: 15,000 million cubic meters
Dam length: 550 m; height: 64 m
Transmission Grid: Connected to the national grid via 330 kV transmission lines
21 October 2026