List of tidal barrages

A barrage in Rockhampton

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.

Purpose

The common primary functions of a barrage are:

Secondary functions may include:

Notable barrages

Partial view of the West Sea Barrage near Namp'o, North Korea in 1989 
Lock in Cardiff Bay Barrage 
Marina barrage bridge 

Proposed barrages

See also


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