Barrage Canal du Marais Poitevin - Les Magnils Reigniers, Pays de la Loire, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bono2333
N 46° 26.543 W 001° 11.883
30T E 638411 N 5144778
[FR] Les nombreux ouvrages hydrauliques sont les témoins du travail de l’homme sur l’assèchement de nos marais. [EN] The numerous hydraulic works are the witnesses of the work of the man on the drying of our marshes.
Waymark Code: WM10ENG
Location: Pays de la Loire, France
Date Posted: 04/24/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 2

[FR] De très nombreux ouvrages hydrauliques sont installés tout le long du canal du Luçon. Ces portes marines sont destinées à maintenir un niveau d’eau constant dans les canaux pour favoriser la navigation vers le port de Luçon. Ils sont également les témoins du travail de l’homme sur l’assèchement de nos marais.

[EN] Numerous hydraulic works are installed all along the Luçon canal. These marine doors are designed to maintain a constant water level in the channels to promote navigation to the port of Luzon. They are also witnesses of the work of the man on the drying up of our marshes.

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Waterway where the dam is located: Canal

Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control

Material used in the structure: Concrete

Height of Dam: 20 feet

Date built: Not listed

Fishing Allowed: Not Listed

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed

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