Gereb Bi'ati
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TypeFreshwater artificial lake
Surface area0.17 km2 (0.066 sq mi)
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| Coordinates | 13°26′34″N 39°28′29″E / 13.44277614°N 39.4747198°E |
| Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Ethiopia |
| Surface area | 0.17 km2 (0.066 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 1.005841×106 m3 (815.449 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 2,140 m (7,020 ft) |
| Settlements | Mekelle |
Gereb Bi’ati is a reservoir located near Mekelle in the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. The earthen dam that holds the reservoir was built in 2000 by SAERT.[1]
- Dam height: 17 metres
- Dam crest length: 578 metres
- Spillway width: 40 metres