Refurbishment of the Ratscher dam: flood protection during the start!

Refurbishment of the Ratscher dam: flood protection during the start!

Hildburghausen, Deutschland - What is happening in Hildburghausen? In the heart of Thuringia there is currently being working on the renovation of the Ratscher dam, a central element of flood protection in the region. According to the information from MDR recently informed the Thuringian long-distance water supply about the progress of the work. The dam of the flood retention basin has been re -sealed since Tuesday to guarantee the protective function for residents.

The dam, which has been in operation for 40 years now, received an urgently needed renovation. The old, brittle protective layer was milled off and the broken areas were repaired. The work should be completed by the end of this week, so that water can gradually flow into the retention basin again. But it won't work that quickly; It could take a few months for the old water level to be reached again. The long -distance water supply hopes for a damp winter to fill the pelvis and also plans to increase the dam after sealing.

preparations for the renovation

At the beginning of March 2025, the traffic jam system was emptied to prepare for the renovation. This task took over a professional professional fishing to secure the fish stock in the jam area of ​​the flood retention basin. As the Thuringian Fernwasser supply previously also took place. All fish caught during this emptying are implemented or used depending on the approval. Protected species come into replacement waters, while invasive types such as marble and silver carp as well as camber cancer serve.

Another security aspect is the newly built fine rake at the end of the tos, which is intended to prevent unwanted fish from migration from the traffic jam area. It turns out that the protection of the flood retention basin is aimed not only at the structure, but also to the ecological aspect.

The importance of the dam

The Ratscher dam is not only a technical building - it is also an important component in the region's flood protection. Flood events, as they have increased in recent years, are part of the natural water cycle and a direct consequence of climate change. According to a report by HLNUG , measures are absolutely necessary to improve flood protection. The construction of dikes and dams, but also the renaturation of former flood areas, play an important role.

In the case of the Ratscher dam, the functionality of the system is being worked on in order to better counter future heavy rain events. The temporary increase in the dam volume and the adaptation of wave drivers are central measures. This makes the dam fit for the challenges of the future. The use of the Bergsee for leisure activities, such as bathing, also brings an additional dimension to the discussion about flood protection.

The work on the Ratscher dam are part of a comprehensive strategy for reliable provision of flood protection and to ensure water resources in times of climate change and increasing weather extremes. It will be interesting to see how the renovation work will develop and how quickly the region can benefit from the advantages of the retention basin.