Arjo-Dedessa Irrigation Project Summary
Project Overview
The Arjo-Dedessa Irrigation Project is a major water resources development in Ethiopia, featuring:
- A 40.6m high rockfill dam on the Dedessa River (tributary of Abay River)
- Two primary canal systems (Right Bank: 44.166km, Left Bank: 60.18km)
- Total command area: 13,665 hectares (culturable)
- 85 secondary canals and extensive tertiary/quaternary distribution network
Key Components
Dam Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Riverbed elevation | 1320.0m |
| Full Reservoir Level (FRL) | 1356.0m |
| Top of Dam | 1360.6m |
| Minimum drawdown level | 1350.0m |
Canal Systems
| Canal | Length (km) | Command Area (ha) | Secondary Canals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Bank Primary | 44.166 | 6,215 | 40 |
| Left Bank Primary | 60.18 | 7,450 | 45 |
Hydraulic Design Parameters
| Canal Type | Duty (l/s/ha) | Flexibility Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1.10 | 10% |
| Secondary | 1.0175 | 15% |
| Tertiary | 0.941 | 20% |
| Quaternary | 0.847 | 25% |
Structures Summary
Control Structures
- 76 head regulators for secondary canals
- 11 combined head/cross regulators
- 2 escape regulators (one per primary canal)
Cross-Drainage Works
| Type | Right Bank | Left Bank | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueducts | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Siphon Aqueducts | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Canal Siphons | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Earthen Section CD Works | 5 | 15 | 20 |
Bridges
- 10 road bridges
- 3 foot bridges (plus 14 combined with other structures)
Design Standards
The project follows multiple Indian Standard (IS) codes for hydraulic design including:
- IS 5186-1994 (Spillway design)
- IS 7114-1995 (Cross regulators)
- IS 7784 series (Cross-drainage works)
- USBR design standards for small dams
Sample Design Details
The document provides detailed hydraulic designs for sample structures including:
- Head regulator for secondary canal RS-16
- Combined head regulator/cross regulator at km 21.788
- Aqueduct across Wama River (catchment area: 3,542 km²)
- Various bridge and distribution system structures