The Herbringhauser dam (until 2006 "Upper Herbringhauser dam") is a drinking water dam in the Bergisches Land (North Rhine-Westphalia). It was built from 1898 to 1901 by the city of Barmen, which was still independent at the time and now belongs to Wuppertal. The Herbringhauser Bach is dammed. Until December 31, 2015, the Wuppertaler Stadtwerke (WSW) was the operator. On January 1, 2016, the dam became the property of the Wupperverband, which had acquired it together with the Kerspe dam from the WSW for EUR 46 million.

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September 28, 2025

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The Herbringhauser Dam was built between 1898 and 1901 by the city of Barmen (now Wuppertal-Barmen).

The dam serves as the drinking water supply for the city of Wuppertal.

Since 2016, the Wupperverband has owned the Herbringhauser Dam.

A monumental structure & a recommended photo spot.

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Tobi

December 14, 2022

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It's so nice Quiet and relaxing for everyone

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Elevation 290 m

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Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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