Usuma Dam
A water supply reservoir on the northern edge of Abuja, with a lake surrounded by hills. It is good for day trips, photography and walks in the surrounding area.
Usuma Dam, also known as Ushafa Dam, lies about 20 km north of Abuja in Bwari district. It was built in the 1980s to supply water to the capital. The reservoir is surrounded by granite hills, and the views of the lake from the dam crest and the nearby slopes are especially beautiful at sunset. Because the dam is a water supply facility, some areas require registration at the gate, and swimming is prohibited. It can be combined with a visit to the nearby Ushafa pottery village, and half a day is enough for both.
Opening hours
Daytime; registration required for some areas
Nearby sights
- Ushafa Pottery Village
- Jabi Lake
- Wuse Market
- Unity Fountain
- Abuja Arts and Crafts Village
- Millennium Park
- National Children's Park and Zoo
- Abuja National Mosque