Delta Barrage, Dam structure at the Nile River delta, Egypt
The Delta Barrage spans across the Nile with a series of gates controlling water flow between the Rosetta and Damietta branches of the river.
Construction of the initial barrage began in 1833, but foundation problems led to repairs in the 1880s and eventual replacement with a new structure in 1939.
The structure transformed agricultural practices in the region by enabling efficient water distribution, doubling cotton production and reducing crop maintenance expenses.
The barrage regulates water levels for irrigation, prevents salt water intrusion from the Mediterranean Sea, and maintains navigable conditions for river vessels.
Engineers used granite from Aswan and steel piling foundations embedded in concrete several meters below the sandy riverbed during the 1939 construction.
Location: Damietta Governorate
Inception: 1930s
GPS coordinates: 30.18444,31.11667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:15
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