Itezhi-Tezhi Dam- Travel Tips

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The Itezhi-Tezhi Dam, built between 1974 and 1977 on the Kafue River, regulates water flow for hydroelectric power generation while forming a 390-square-kilometer reservoir that floods part of Kafue National Park. Initially designed to support the Kafue Gorge Upper Power Station downstream, the dam now also hosts a 120-megawatt power plant operated by Itezhi Tezhi Power Company. While it stabilizes river flow for electricity production, it has altered the natural flooding cycles of the Kafue Flats, affecting fish populations, grazing lands, and wildlife such as lechwe and sitatunga. Despite these challenges, the surrounding area remains a key ecological and tourism site, attracting visitors for its wildlife and landscapes.