Pretziener Wehr, Flood control weir in Schönebeck, Germany.
The Pretziener Wehr contains nine bay openings with 36 gate panels between ten supporting pillars, spanning a total flow width of 112.95 meters.
Built between 1871 and 1875 following Hermann Wurffbain's plans, this engineering structure protects Schönebeck and Magdeburg from flooding by redirecting Elbe River water.
The Federal Chamber of Engineers recognized the Pretziener Wehr as a historic landmark of civil engineering in Germany in 2015 for its technical advancement.
During high water events, the weir system redirects approximately one-third of the Elbe's water into a flood relief canal to maintain safe water levels.
The foundation measures 162.80 meters in length, 7.50 meters in width, and 3.80 meters in height, making it one of Europe's largest gate weirs.
Location: Schönebeck
GPS coordinates: 52.03920,11.82810
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:50
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