Nyerere Dam is an independent information hub about the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Station: what it is, how it works, what it means for Tanzania’s electricity supply, and how it affects the river and the landscape around it.
Plain-language explainers on the dam and power station, project updates and grid performance, and the environmental and social questions the project raises.
Every figure on this site is drawn from published reporting, contractor records or official statements, and we link to our sources. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.
Independence note. This site is not affiliated with TANESCO, the Government of Tanzania, or any of the project contractors.