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 | |
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The Philipsdam | |
| Coordinates | 51°39′41″N 4°9′42″E |
| Carries | N257 |
| Owner | Rijkswaterstaat |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) |
| History | |
| Engineering design by | Deltadienst |
| Constructed by | Several contractors, including Combinatie Zinkcon bv, Aannemers Combinatie Zinkwerken bv, J. Heijmans bv and Baggermaatschappij 'Holland' bv. |
| Construction start | 1976 |
| Construction end | 1987 |
| Location | |
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