Baro-Akobo River Basin Integrated Development Master Plan
Document Overview
This document is part of the final report for the Baro-Akobo River Basin Integrated Development Master Plan Study, focusing on water resources in Ethiopia. It includes several annexes covering flood studies, groundwater, and reservoir operation studies.
Key Sections
Annex 1C: Flood Studies
This section analyzes flood frequency and provides design flood estimates at various dam sites. Key findings include:
- Flood frequency analysis for 9 gauging stations
- Design flood estimates for 21 dam sites (10-year, 100-year, 500-year, etc.)
- Analysis of Gambela Plain flooding situation and control measures
- Recommendations for improving flood data collection
Annex 1D: Groundwater
This section evaluates groundwater resources in the basin, including:
- Description of hydrogeological conditions in the Gambela Plain and basement complex
- Assessment of existing water supply conditions
- Potential for groundwater development for community water supplies and irrigation
- Proposed test-production well program near Itang
- Cost estimates for different well types
Annex 1E: Reservoir Operation Studies
This section examines reservoir operations for various purposes:
- Methodology using HEC-5 simulation model
- Reservoir yield calculations for 22 proposed reservoirs
- Irrigation potential analysis with monthly water requirements
- Hydropower potential with plant characteristics and energy estimates
Key Tables
Flood Frequency at Gauging Stations
River | Location | 2-yr flood (m³/s) | 10-yr flood (m³/s) | 100-yr flood (m³/s) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Baro | at Gambela | 1,260 | 1,520 | 1,770 |
Gilo | at Pugnilo | 266 | 366 | 532 |
Reservoir Yields
Project Name | Mean Annual Flow (m³/s) | Active Storage (Mcm) | Yield at 98% Rel. (m³/s) |
---|---|---|---|
Itang | 390 | 249 | 99 |
Gambela | 371 | 6,600 | 362 |
Conclusions
The document provides comprehensive water resource assessments for the Baro-Akobo River Basin, including flood risk analysis, groundwater potential, and reservoir operation scenarios. Key recommendations include:
- Improved flood data collection through enhanced gauging station networks
- Development of community water supplies through well construction
- Further testing of groundwater irrigation potential near Itang
- Optimized reservoir operations for irrigation and hydropower generation