Kesses Dam | |
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Location | Uasin Gishu County, Kenya |
Coordinates | 0°16′51″N 35°20′01″E / 0.2808°N 35.3337°E |
Primary inflows | Tarakwa and Nderugut rivers |
Primary outflows | Sambul River |
Catchment area | 1,720 hectares (4,300 acres) |
Surface area | 189 hectares (470 acres) |
Average depth | 3 metres (9.8 ft) |
Kesses Dam (or Lake Lessos) is a small man-made lake in Kenya. It is one of the sources of the Yala River. It is used as a source of water for irrigation and domestic use, and also for boating and other water activities.