Needle Dam

Needle dam

Demountable weir that serves as river level regulator for navigation purposes. In case of high discharge it’s removed and laid on the river bed.

  • Project: French Meuse Water Stories
  • Climate: Temperate, oceanic climate
  • Year: 1834
  • Water type: Freshwater
  • Landscape: River
  • Altitude: 200m
  • Soil condition: Slate
  • Material: Steel, wood
  • Temporality: Movable
  • Form: Line
  • Use or Function: Water level regulation