Opatowicki weir, Hydraulic structure on Oder River in Wrocław, Poland
The Opatowicki weir spans 96 meters across the Oder River with three 32-meter sections that work together to manage water levels. The structure divides the river into distinct sections and controls how water flows downstream.
The original weir was built in 1896 as part of the Bartoszowice Canal and was replaced in 1916 with a new structure that had movable equipment. It received another modernization in 1985 to improve its efficiency.
The weir connects the Bartoszowice district with Love Island through a bridge that lets pedestrians and cyclists cross the river. This passage is an active part of local movement patterns in the area.
The weir is accessible from the bridge and offers good viewpoints over the Oder and surrounding area. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the area is most active.
When water levels drop, parts of the 1916 weir remain visible beneath the current structure. These older elements show how water control technology changed over the decades.
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