Challawa Gorge Dam
11°44′34″N 8°1′2″E / 11.74278°N 8.01722°E
| Challawa Gorge Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria |
| Construction began | 1990 |
| Opening date | 1992 |
| Built by | Julius Berger Nigeria |
The Challawa Gorge Dam is in Karaye Local Government Area of Kano State in the Northwest of Nigeria, about 90 km southwest of Kano city. It is a major reservoir on the Challawa River, a tributary of the Kano River, which is the main tributary of the Hadejia River.