Arjo-Dedessa Irrigation Project Summary
Project Overview
The Arjo-Dedessa Irrigation Project is a major water resources development initiative in Ethiopia, located in the Illubabor and Eastern Welega zones. The project includes a 40.6m high earth and rock fill dam with gross storage capacity of 1341.2 Mm³, serving a command area of 17,825 ha (13,665 ha culturable).
Key Components
- Dam and appurtenant works
- Two primary canals (Right and Left)
- 85 secondary canals (40 on Right, 45 on Left)
- Tertiary and quaternary canal network
- Drainage system
Canal System Details
Canal Type | Right Primary Canal | Left Primary Canal |
---|---|---|
Length | 44 km | 60 km |
Design Discharge | 7.52 m³/s | 9.015 m³/s |
Secondary Canals | 40 | 45 |
Water Requirements
Crop water requirements were calculated based on two implementation phases with different cropping patterns and intensities:
Phase | Crop Intensity | Peak Water Requirement |
---|---|---|
Phase I | 126-138% | 0.703-0.840 l/s/ha |
Phase II | 156-173% | 0.915-1.056 l/s/ha |
Key Features
- Unlined canal system with overall efficiency of 62.5%
- Check basin irrigation method proposed
- Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) approach
- Rotational water supply system
- Comprehensive drainage system to prevent waterlogging
Structures
The project includes numerous hydraulic structures:
Structure Type | Quantity |
---|---|
Cross-Drainage Works | 65 |
Control Structures | 88 |
Road/Foot Bridges | Multiple (see document) |