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List of tidal barrages

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List of tidal barrages

A tidal barrage is an artificial obstruction at the mouth of a tidal watercourse, in contrast to a normal barrage along a river's inland course.

Contents

Purpose

The common primary functions of a barrage are:

  • Increase the depth of a river (similar to a weir)
  • Maintain a separation between fresh and salt water
  • Reduce the risk of tidal flooding up the river

    • Secondary functions may include:

  • Tidal power generation
  • Artificial whitewater leisure centres

    • Notable barrages

  • Cardiff Bay Barrage
  • Goolwa Barrages
  • Marina Barrage
  • Prakasham Barrage
  • Rance tidal power plant
  • Swansea barrage
  • Tees Barrage
  • West Sea Barrage

    • Proposed barrages

  • Severn Barrage across the River Severn between Wales and England

    • References

    List of tidal barrages Wikipedia
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