Usuma Dam- Travel Tips
What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Modern Urban
Nigeria
5 Reviews
Suggested Duration: 2 hours
Usuma Dam, built in 1990 on the Usuma River, is a key water source for Abuja, Nigeria. Located about 15 kilometers northwest of the city at an altitude of 570 meters, it holds 120 million cubic meters of raw water, which is treated at five waterworks before distribution. The reservoir also receives water from Gurara Dam, ensuring a stable supply for the capital.

Reviews of Usuma Dam

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Ogenyi Raymond Chukwuemeka
    5
    Reviewed: 2024-12-26

    Great place to go to, even though the place isn't crowded by people and its outskirts of the town, about 30min+ drive. You can just take pictures and do videos only. This place is closed for now by the government. Again You can still go and just take pictures.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Carly Crown
    4
    Reviewed: 2023-09-22

    A very beautiful tourist attraction however it is not open to the public. Advised to get pre clearance for access. The untouched nature and serenity was one for the books and worthwhile for all nature lovers. An ideal place for excursions and adventures. Only down side is it not being accessible.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Ebby
    3
    Reviewed: 2023-07-12

    Only a three star because our safety felt threatened with the presence of fully armed men demanding bribes. They did not hurt us but we were surprised by how they treated us and some other visitors. This place is very beautiful but as is the usual with unique places like this in Nigeria, the government needs to do better to maintain and support such locations.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Oluwapelumi Ebinisa
    4
    Reviewed: 2019-10-12

    I had a good time hiking around this facility. I will definitely recommend for family and group activities. On the other side, more can be done to improve the tourism effect at this facility. Strategic structures and services can be built and offered.

  • attractions-reviews-avatar Liesel81
    5
    Reviewed: 2019-04-27

    Wow what a gift of nature. Our entrance into the park was graced with the sight of a python unfortunately no longer alive. Apparently the areas surrounding this man made dam is very much a habitat for all sorts of animals and insects. Gosh I can't count how many different types of butterflies we came across but most breathtaking is just the stillness that allows you become on with nature's musical background. There are opportunities to make this a proper tourist attraction like offering guided walks around the place held by locals from surrounding communities. Lovely place to go

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