Emscher-Durchlass, Hydraulic structure in Castrop-Rauxel, Germany.
The Emscher-Durchlass consists of three reinforced concrete pipes with 5.34-meter diameters that channel water under the Rhein-Herne Canal.
The first structure from the 1890s was destroyed in 1923 during the Ruhr occupation when 50 kilograms of dynamite were detonated underneath the canal.
The structure forms part of the Route der Industriekultur, demonstrating the industrial development and water management solutions in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The hydraulic structure maintains a flood discharge capacity of 180 cubic meters per second, ensuring water flow control between the Emscher River and canal system.
The third iteration, completed in 2012, was constructed in a dry dock and floated like a ship before being positioned in its final location.
Location: Castrop-Rauxel
GPS coordinates: 51.59500,7.29794
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:55
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