Addi Shihu

Reservoir in Ethiopia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Addi Shihu is a reservoir located in the Atsbi Wenberta woreda of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. The earthen dam that holds the reservoir was built in 1997 by SAERT.[1]

Coordinates13.6480°N 39.6946°E / 13.6480; 39.6946
TypeFreshwater artificial lake
BasincountriesEthiopia
Surface area0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
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Addi Shihu
Photograph of the land surrounding the reservoir
Catchment of Addi Shihu reservoir
Addi Shihu is located in Ethiopia
Addi Shihu
Addi Shihu
Coordinates13.6480°N 39.6946°E / 13.6480; 39.6946
TypeFreshwater artificial lake
Basin countriesEthiopia
Surface area0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Water volume1×10^6 m3 (810 acre⋅ft)
SettlementsAtsbi
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Dam characteristics

  • Dam height: 10.8 metres
  • Dam crest length: 301 metres

Capacity

  • Original capacity: 1 million m3
  • Reservoir area: 36 ha

Irrigation

  • Designed irrigated area: 40 ha
  • Actual irrigated area in 2002: 13 ha

Environment

The catchment of the reservoir is 9.4 km2 large. The reservoir suffers from rapid siltation.[2] Part of the water that could be used for irrigation is lost through seepage; the positive side-effect is that this contributes to groundwater recharge.[3]

Homonymous places

The town of Addi Shihu, in Alaje woreda is located more than 100 km to the south.

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