Dam in river - Aveiro, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna
N 40° 38.744 W 008° 39.237
29T E 529258 N 4499488
Gate in a navigable river
Waymark Code: WM16PCC
Location: Aveiro, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/09/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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This gate is placed to control the flow of the São Roque Canal, which is navigable for the famous local boats called moliceiros.
The Canal maybe les s than 3 meters deep here (in other points 6) and the damm less than 2 m out the water
Waterway where the dam is located: São Roque Canal

Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control

Material used in the structure: masonry

Height of Dam: 8 m

Fishing Allowed: no

Motor Sports Allowed: no

Date built: Not listed
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