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General Information

Name in local language: (Obere) Herbringhauser Talsperre
Beginning of works: 1898
Completion: 1901
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Gravity dam
Function / usage: Fresh water dam
Material: Masonry dam

Location

Location: , ,
See also: Lower Herbringhausen Dam (1927)
Coordinates: 51° 13' 44.85" N    7° 16' 24.16" E
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Technical Information

Dimensions

height 33.50 m
retained water volume 2 700 000 m³
crest length 205 m
crest thickness 4.5 m

Case Studies and Applied Products

Scaffolding for Herbringhauser Dam

Scaffolding for Herbringhauser Dam

The Herbringhauser dam, which is over 100 years old, serves to supply drinking water to the city of Wuppertal. For the construction of the dam over 100 years ago (1898 to 1901), 42,000 m³ of Grauwacke quarry stone were used. In 2004, the ... [more]

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20020764
  • Published on:
    21/04/2006
  • Last updated on:
    10/11/2022
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