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Sengbachtalsperre, Water reservoir in Solingen, Germany

The Sengbachtalsperre extends 2.4 kilometers in length between the districts of Höhrath and Glüder, with a water surface area of 200,000 square meters.

Engineers completed the construction of this drinking water reservoir in 1903, implementing the innovative Intze principle for dam construction techniques.

The reservoir holds the nickname Solinger Talsperre among local residents, reflecting its strong connection to the municipal identity of Solingen.

The dam structure retains 2.8 million cubic meters of water, supplying drinking water to Solingen residents through the Glüder waterworks treatment facility.

The main dam incorporates Lenneschiefer and Grauwacke stones with trass mortar, reaching 43 meters in height with a crown length of 178 meters.

Location: Solingen

Elevation above the sea: 164 m

GPS coordinates: 51.12934,7.13435

Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:42

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