Erer Dam & Irrigation Development Project Summary
Project Overview
Location: Ethiopia
Client: Ministry of Water Resources
Consultant: CECE & CES Consulting
Report Date: May 2009
Key Structures
1. Dam Appurtenant Structures
- Irrigation Outlet: 123m reinforced concrete conduit (1.1×1.1m)
- Spillway: Ungated ogee crest with 590m chute and USBR Type III stilling basin
2. Hydraulic Design
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Design Discharge (Outlet) | 3.05 m³/s (1m head) |
Spillway Capacity | 441 m³/s |
Reservoir Levels (masl) | NWL: 1379, MDDL: 1371 |
3. Structural Design
- Reinforced concrete (Grade C30 for structural components)
- Minimum 50mm cover for water/earth contact structures
- Pile foundation required for intake tower (3.4m diameter base)
4. Construction Schedule
Estimated construction period: 12 months
Major activities include excavation, concrete works, and gate installation
5. Cost Estimate
Component | Cost (Birr) |
---|---|
Irrigation Outlet Works | 2,729,798 |
Spillway | 32,038,253 |
Key Design Features
- Dry intake tower with multilevel entry ports (1370-1377.64m)
- PVC water stops (225-300mm) for seepage control
- Energy dissipation using USBR Type III stilling basin
- Trash racks with 10cm spacing