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Flood barrage

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Transverse structure in a tidal river with closure devices for closing off certain tides, especially to protect against storm surges. Barrage conditioning + ship lock system = barrage plant complex. Examples: Leda barrage with shipping opening (passage opening), Eider barrage with ship lock system.

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