Gereb Segen (May Gabat)
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Coordinates13°24′14″N 39°24′00″E / 13.404°N 39.4°E
TypeFreshwater artificial lake
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  Gereb Segen | |
| Coordinates | 13°24′14″N 39°24′00″E / 13.404°N 39.4°E |
| Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | May Gabat |
| Primary outflows | May Gabat |
| Basin countries | Ethiopia |
| Surface area | 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,869 m (6,132 ft) |
Gereb Segen is a reservoir located in the Inderta woreda of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. The earthen dam that holds the reservoir was built in 2016 by the Tigray Water Bureau, with the main aim of providing Mekelle with water.
Irrigation
Though the reservoir was not intended for irrigation, its seepage water is used in the downstream valley for irrigation. The lithology of the catchment is Antalo Limestone.[2] Part of the water is lost through seepage;[3] the positive side-effect is that this contributes to groundwater recharge,[4] and it allows irrigation by the downstream communities.
