Alau Dam is a critical infrastructure in Borno State, Nigeria, that was constructed between 1984 and 1986. It's situated in the Alau community of Konduga Local Government Area and impounds a major reservoir on the Ngadda River, a tributary of Lake Chad.
Here are few things to note about Alau Dam:
- Location: Alau community, Konduga Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria
- Purpose: Water supply, irrigation, and flood control
- Capacity: 112 million cubic meters
- Height: 9 meters high with a square reservoir area of about 50 kilometers