Addi Shihu
| Addi Shihu | |
|---|---|
 Catchment of Addi Shihu reservoir | |
  Addi Shihu | |
| Coordinates | 13°38′53″N 39°41′41″E / 13.6480°N 39.6946°E |
| Type | Freshwater artificial lake |
| Basin countries | Ethiopia |
| Surface area | 0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Water volume | 1×106 m3 (810 acre⋅ft) |
| Settlements | Atsbi |
Addi Shihu is a
Dam characteristics
- Dam height: 10.8 metres
- Dam crest length: 301 metres
Capacity
- Original capacity: 1 million m³
- Reservoir area: 36 ha
Irrigation
- Designed irrigated area: 40 ha
- Actual irrigated area in 2002: 13 ha
Environment
The
seepage; the positive side-effect is that this contributes to groundwater recharge.[3]
Homonymous places
The town of Addi Shihu, in Alaje woreda is located more than 100 km to the south.