| Attribute | Volta × | Atlin × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 8502 | 589 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 18.8 | 86 |
| Volume (km³) | 148 | 54 |
| Shoreline (km) | 4800 | 300 |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 100000 | 6004 |
| Residence Time (yr) | 4.3 | 18.4 |
| Frozen Period | None | Dec.-Jun. |
| Mixing Type | Polymictic | Dimictic |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Akosombo dam (1965) | Natural |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.307 | 59.37 |
| Longitude | 0.061 | -133.708 |