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Thesaurus Term/Concept: WING DAM
| Identifier |
-15 |
| Class |
MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status |
Candidate |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
A wing dam or wing dyke is a man-made barrier that, unlike a convential dam, only extends partway in to a river. These structures force water in to a fast-moving centre channel, which reduces the rate of sediment accumulation, thereby aiding navigation. |
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Instances/Examples (3)
| Context |
Record |
| Monument Type |
MDR14877 ?Wing dam (remains of), south of the River Trent, Melbourne (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR14875 ?Wing dams (remains of), south of the River Trent, Foremark (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR14876 ?Wing dams or bank revetments (remains of), south of the River Trent, Foremark (Monument) |