| Attribute | Volta × | Skadar × |
|---|---|---|
| Bordering countries | ||
| Surface Area (km²) | 8502 | 372 |
| Mean Depth (m) | 18.8 | 5 |
| Volume (km³) | 148 | 1.93 |
| Shoreline (km) | 4800 | 207 |
| Catchment Area (km²) | 100000 | 5490 |
| Residence Time (yr) | 4.3 | - |
| Frozen Period | None | Occasional |
| Mixing Type | Polymictic | - |
| Morphogenesis/Dam | Akosombo dam (1965) | Solution (karst) & Tectonic (faulting) |
| Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 6.307 | 42.194 |
| Longitude | 0.061 | 19.304 |