Philipsdam

The Philipsdam is a dam constructed as part of the Delta Works in the Netherlands. It separates water of the lakes Krammer and Volkerak from the Oosterschelde. The dam connects the Grevelingendam to Sint Philipsland.

Philipsdam

The Philipsdam
Coordinates51°39′41″N 4°9′42″E
CarriesN257
OwnerRijkswaterstaat
Characteristics
Total length7 kilometres (4.3 mi)
History
Engineering design byDeltadienst
Constructed bySeveral contractors, including Combinatie Zinkcon bv, Aannemers Combinatie Zinkwerken bv, J. Heijmans bv and Baggermaatschappij 'Holland' bv.
Construction start1976
Construction end1987
Location
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