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Féronval Dam
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Franky De Witte
March 28, 2026
Hiking
The Féronval dam is part of the impressive Les Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure lake complex, the largest artificial lake area in Belgium. These dams and reservoirs were built in the …
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Mike
May 6, 2026
Hiking
The origin of the dam lies in the need to regulate water flows in the region. In a landscape characterized by calcareous soils, hilly relief, and fast-reacting watercourses, floods and seasonal water fluctuations were a recurring phenomenon. The construction of weirs and small dams like the one at Féronval therefore served to stabilize water levels, distribute water, and in some cases also support energy or irrigation.
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