Gove Dam

The Gove Dam is an embankment dam on the Kunene River about 75 km (47 mi) south of Huambo in Huambo Province, Angola.

The purpose of the dam is to control floods and generate hydroelectric power.

The Gove Dam cost US$279 million and was built by Brazilian construction group Odebrecht.

The dam produces power for the cities of Caála, Huambo, and Kuito.

Along with the power station, sub-stations at Caála, Dango, and Benfica (in Huambo) were inaugurated at the time of completion.