Staustufe Thionville, Barrage on the Moselle River in Thionville, France
Staustufe Thionville is a dam and lock system on the Moselle River near Thionville that allows cargo vessels and recreational boats to pass through while managing water levels. The structure contains two separate lock chambers sized to accommodate different types of traffic, enabling continuous barge movement along the waterway.
The dam was completed in 1964 as part of a major channelization project for the Moselle River aimed at making it more navigable. This development transformed barge traffic along the waterway and connected inland shipping routes across multiple countries.
The dam represents a significant element of French-German cooperation in managing shared waterways along the Moselle River border region.
The dam area can be viewed from walking and cycling paths that run along the Moselle River and offer good vantage points. Visiting during daylight hours allows you to watch the locks operate and observe boat traffic from the riverbank paths.
The dam creates a large water body upstream that stretches for several kilometers and has reshaped the local landscape since its completion. This artificial lake now serves as a recreational area that draws people for boating, fishing, and waterside activities.
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