Gereb Shegal
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TypeFreshwater artificial lake
Surface area0.171 km2 (0.066 sq mi)
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| Coordinates | 13°35′16″N 39°27′09″E / 13.58772585°N 39.45243401°E |
| Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Ethiopia |
| Surface area | 0.171 km2 (0.066 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 1×106 m3 (810 acre⋅ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) |
| Settlements | Romanat |
Gereb Shegal is a reservoir located in the Inderta woreda of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia. The earthen dam that holds the reservoir was built in 1998 by SAERT.[1]
- Dam height: 20 metres
- Dam crest length: 363 metres
Capacity
- Original capacity: 1000000 m³
- Reservoir area: 17.1 ha