Écluse d'Apach-Schengen, River lock at Moselle River junction between France, Luxembourg and Germany.
The Écluse d'Apach-Schengen features a lock chamber measuring 172 meters in length and 12 meters in width, controlling water levels with a 4.4-meter drop.
The construction of this lock began in 1958 as part of a larger navigation enhancement project on the Moselle River, reaching completion in 1964.
The lock structure contains a relief portrait of Pierre Ricard, a notable figure in Moselle shipping, mounted prominently on the lock tower.
French waterway administration manages the lock system, which underwent automation improvements between 2000 and 2006 to enhance operational efficiency.
The adjacent hydroelectric power station, operational since 1995, harnesses the water level difference to generate electricity for local communities.
Location: Apach
Location: Schengen
Inception: 1964
Elevation above the sea: 145 m
Length: 172 m
Width: 12 m
GPS coordinates: 49.46697,6.36668
Latest update: May 24, 2025 19:10
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