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Articles | Volume 18, issue 10
Articles | Volume 18, issue 10
https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-18-7227-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-18-7227-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 18, issue 10
Data description article
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01 Oct 2026
Data description article |  | 01 Oct 2026

A harmonized dataset for dams and reservoirs in West Africa

Valery Bessely Stanislas Kouassi, Blé Anouma Fhorest Yao, Gneneyougo Emile Soro, Bi Tié Albert Goula, Nelly Carine Kelome, and Julian Klaus

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Dams and reservoirs are crucial for water supply, energy, and farming in West Africa, but information about them is often inaccessible, incomplete, or inconsistent. We combined existing records with field observations to create the a harmonized dataset to date, with quality verified at the watershed scale. This work improves access to dam and reservoir information in West Africa, supporting research and investment planning for water, food and energy security across the region.
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