Felaga
Freshwater artificial lake in Ethiopia
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Felaga 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 1996 by Tigray Bureau of Agriculture.[1]
Coordinates13.90960685°N 39.76514512°E
TypeFreshwater artificial lake
Surface area0.2153 km2 (0.0831 sq mi)
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| Coordinates | 13.90960685°N 39.76514512°E |
| Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Ethiopia |
| Surface area | 0.2153 km2 (0.0831 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 0.9×106 m3 (730 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,786 m (9,140 ft) |
| Settlements | Atsbi |
Dam characteristics
- Dam height: 11.9 metres
- Dam crest length: 115 metres
- Spillway width: 15 metres
Capacity
- Original capacity: 900000 m³
- Dead storage: 115000 m³
- Reservoir area: 21.53 ha
Irrigation
- Designed irrigated area: 75 ha
- Actual irrigated area in 2002: 40 ha
Environment
The catchment of the reservoir is 8.16 km² large. The reservoir suffers from rapid siltation.[2][3] The lithology of the catchment is Enticho Sandstone and precambrian rock.[1] 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]