Schleuse Hamm, Navigation lock on the Datteln-Hamm Canal, Germany
The Hamm Lock facilitates vessel passage through the Datteln-Hamm Canal by adjusting water levels between different elevations through a system of mechanical gates.
Built between 1912 and 1914, the lock underwent reconstruction in 1948 after bomb damage during World War II and received major renovations in 2004.
The lock represents the industrial development of North Rhine-Westphalia's waterway network, which transformed regional transportation and commerce in the 20th century.
The lock chamber extends 86 meters in length and manages water transfer between the Datteln-Hamm Canal and Lippe River through automated control systems.
A power generation turbine at the lock site harnesses the elevation difference between the canal and Lippe River to produce electrical energy.
Location: Hamm
GPS coordinates: 51.68670,7.82143
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:24
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