Hochwasserrückhaltebecken Erftstadt-Niederberg, Flood control basin in Erftstadt, Germany
The retention basin features a 669-meter-long earthen dam rising to 6.5 meters in height, capable of storing one million cubic meters of water.
Construction of the basin began in 2004 and reached completion in 2006, representing an investment of 7.8 million euros for regional flood protection.
The facility demonstrates German engineering excellence in water management, protecting communities while integrating with the natural environment of North Rhine-Westphalia.
The basin controls water flow from the Rotbach tributary, protecting Erftstadt and the Friesheim district from flooding through its 60-hectare surface area.
The basin incorporates specific slope gradients between 1:3 and 1:5 on both air and water sides, covering a drainage area of 175 square kilometers.
Location: Erftstadt
GPS coordinates: 50.73330,6.76056
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:54
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