Herbringhausen Dam and Herbringhausen Brook Valley

In the early days of dam construction from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, it was customary in Germany to name dams not after their dammed up water, but after the city they were built to supply them with. As a result, the Herbringhauser Talsperre is also referred to as the Barmer Talsperre in contemporary literature. The name was later changed to the current naming convention.A few kilometers below the dam, just before the Herbringhauser Bach flows into the Wupper, there was another reservoir, which was abandoned in 2006 and was called the Lower Herbringhauser Dam to distinguish it. The much larger dam located in the upper reaches is now only referred to as the "Herbringhauser dam" after the lower reservoir was torn down.In addition to supplying drinking water, the dam also serves to store process water and provide flood protection for the central Wupper area. The Herbringhausen waterworks is located directly below the dam. The Kreuzmühle pre-basin of the Herbringhauser Dam completes the reservoir system.
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The Herbringhauser Bach is a 7 km long creek and a tributary of the Wupper. It has its source in Remscheid, near the city limits of Wuppertal. The valley of the Herbringhauser Bach is a nature reserve covering an area of 49 hectares. Intact running waters are complex, very species-rich ecosystems. They are home to diverse plant and animal communities and are also an important basis of life for us. Near-natural floodplains also store carbon and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renaturations help us to adapt to the consequences of climate change. Near-natural stretches of water in cities can improve the urban climate and enhance the living environment.

The view of the Wupper was very impressive today