Dur Anbesa
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TypeFreshwater artificial lake
Surface area0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi)
| Dur Anbesa | |
|---|---|
  Dur Anbesa  Dur Anbesa | |
| Coordinates | 13°16′47″N 39°27′35″E / 13.27972°N 39.45972°E |
| Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Ethiopia |
| Surface area | 0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 0.9×106 m3 (730 acre⋅ft) |
| Settlements | Hintalo |
Dur Anbesa is a reservoir located in the Hintalo Wajirat woreda of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. The earthen dam that holds the reservoir was built in 2001 by SAERT.[1] The catchment of the reservoir is 10 km2 large. The reservoir suffers from rapid siltation.[2][3] 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.[4]