Staustufe Höchst, Barrage in Höchst district, Frankfurt, Germany
The Main River barrage complex includes a chamber lock, needle weir, timber float channel, and fish ladder spanning across the waterway.
Constructed between 1883 and 1886, the barrage operated until 1932 when the Griesheim dam, located three kilometers upstream, replaced its functions.
The former lock keeper's house remains on the Schwanheim bank as a reminder of the industrial heritage along the Main River.
This water control structure maintained a depth of 2.50 meters, enabling large Rhine vessels to navigate the 33-kilometer stretch between Frankfurt and Mainz-Kostheim.
The barrage system processed up to 1,800 timber rafts annually through its dedicated float channel during the early 20th century.
Location: Frankfurt
GPS coordinates: 50.09846,8.56002
Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:49
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