In 1960, the Koka Dam was completed across the Awash River at a point about 75 kilometers from Addis Ababa, and with its opening became a major source of hydroelectric power in the area.
The Koka Dam was completed across the Awash River at a point about 75 kilometers from Addis Ababa. This was in 1960. The Koka Dam with its opening became a major source of hydroelectric power in the area. This was in 1960.