Reservoir Dams in Migori
Kebharisia Dam: A Quick Look-See
Migori County, akin to many of the counties with a temperate climate, has a great many dams, many of them small in private farms. What sets Kebharisia Dam apart is that it sited just a few metres to the side of the road. You simply step off your vehicle, up the small embarkment, and enjoy the views of the dam, briefly, then wend your way across the bucolic landscape. That is to also say, Kebharisia Dam should not be considered a destination in of itself, but rather a roadside attraction. From Migori town, southeast bound, it is 40 km to Kebharisia Dam via C13 Migori-Kehancha-Nyamiencho Road, shortly before arriving at the Komotobo Mission.
Generally speaking, dams in Migori play a critical role in supporting the county’s agricultural and domestic water needs, particularly in the regions where rainfall is insufficient. Climate change has led to water shortages in several dams, reducing their capacity. Even so, as the population continues to grow and climate change impacts water availability, the importance of properly managing and expanding these dams becomes increasingly critical. New dam projects in Migori County, like Mwache and Koru dams, also aim to address some of these challenges, but there is also a need for sustainable management and conservation of existing dams.
Kenya has several reservoir dams that play a consequential roles in water supply, hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, flood control, and other water-related activities. The most famous of these are Seven Forks Dams along the Tana River. While reservoir dams are critical infrastructure projects that contribute to Kenya’s economic development, they are also visually stunning go-to destinations.
Index of Dams in Kenya
Baringo County - Chemususu Dam, Kirandich Dam, Bungoma County - Chwele Dam, Muyayi Dam, Makhonge Dam, Kabuchai Dam, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Kimwarer Dam, Arrow Dam, Chebara Dam, Embu County - Gitaru Dam, Kamburu Dam, Masinga Dam, Kiambere Dam, Kindaruma Dam, Kajiado County - The Kiserian Dam, Kericho County - Chemusot Dam, Dimbolil Dam, Londiani Dam, Kiambu County - Ruiru Dam, Thika Dam, Kirinyaga County - Thiba Dam, Kwale County - The Mukurumudzi Dam, Nyalani Dam, Machakos County - Maruba Dam, Makueni County - The Mulima Dam, Mannoni Dam, Katilini, Ndukuma Dam, Thwake Dam, Migori County - Kebharisia Dam, Muranga County - The Ndakaini Dam, Maragua Dam, Mathioya Dam, Nairobi County - Nairobi Dam, Nyamira County - Bonyunyu Dam, Nyandarua County - Matches Dam, Sasamua Dam, Nyahururu Dam, Nyeri County - Chinga Dam, Wanjii Dam, Uasin Gishu County - Kesses Dam, Two Rivers Dam, West Pokot County - The Turkwel Gorge Dam
Migori is a diverse and culturally rich county with vast agricultural potential, significant mineral resources, and proximity to important cross-border trade routes. While it faces challenges, Migori County offers great opportunities for touring, especially with attractions like Thimlich Ohinga and Lake Victoria.
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22 Destinations in Migori County, arranged as one would visit these - east, north, south then west - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, maps and distance chart:
Rongo Town, Treat House Resort, Gogo Falls, Gogo Falls Prehistoric Site, Awendo Town, Got Kwer Shrine, Mugabo Caves, Muhuru Bay, Lobby Resort, Migingo Island, Lake Victoria Sanctuary, Macalder Mines, Kuja River, Kuja Irrigation Scheme, Thimlich Ohinga Landscape, Chinato Crying Stone, Nyaandui Forest, Komotobo Mission Church, Kebharisia Dam, Nyamiencho Coffee Farm, Trans Mara Forest Conservation Area
Know More About Migori County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including a distance chart, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Temperatures in Migori range between 24oC and 31oC. The driest months are December to February. Long rains occur between March and May.
The altitude in Migori ranges between 1140 ms about Lake Victoria in Nyatike to 4625 ms in Uriri.Undulating hills covers much of the county with few stretches of arable flat land.