The Tiga Dam is located in southern part of Kano State in the Northwest of Nigeria, constructed in 1971–1974. It is a major reservoir on the Kano River, the main tributary of the Hadejia River. The dam was built during the administration of Governor Audu Bako in an attempt to improve food security through irrigation projects. [1]

The Challawa Gorge dam is situated some 90km south west of the Kano city. The Tiga dam is situated 70km south of Kano city: the location of the two dams is shown in Figure 2.1. To access both dams it is necessary to cross their respective spillway discharge channels, which might be problematic in times of extreme flood. 2.2 TIGA DAM 2.2.1 History

1 天前 · The Kano State Government has announced plans to tap water from the Tiga Dam to provide a continuous and sustainable supply to Rano Town, which has faced water shortages for decades. Governor Abba ...

2024年7月23日 · The Tiga Dam, a primary hydraulic structure in northern Nigeria, is subjected to intense hydrological stress during the rainy season, posing potential risks to its structural integrity. This study investigates the geotechnical properties …

2024年9月23日 · The Kano State Government on Monday carried out an inspection of the Tiga Dam to ensure its safety following the recent flood disaster in Borno State, which raised concerns about dam safety...

2024年9月24日 · Following the devastating flood disaster in Borno State, the Kano State Government has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety of its dams. A critical inspection of the Tiga Dam was conducted, led by Commissioner for Water Resources, Ali Makoda, and Commissioner for Works, accompanied by experts from their respective ministries.

Tiga Dam - The Tiga Dam is in Kano State in the Northwest of Nigeria, constructed in 1971-1974. It is a major reservoir on the Kano River, the main tributary Tiga Dam, Rano

2015年7月7日 · Unusually heavy rains in 1988, and the ensuing failure of an adjacent similar smaller dam built around the same time, further increased safety fears. This paper summarises the investigations undertaken to assess the safety of the embankment, the findings, and describes the short term remedial works carried out by the client's direct work ...

2024年7月23日 · This study investigates the geotechnical properties and stability of the Tiga Dam in Kano State, Nigeria. Twelve soil samples from the downstream area were analyzed for specific gravity, grain...

1 天前 · In a bid to address the decades-long water shortage in Rano Town, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the Ministry of Water Resources to tap water from Tiga Dam for a continuous supply to the town. The governor made this announcement while receiving the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Dr. Muhammad Isa Umar,