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Old Dam Wall of the Plima River

Old Dam Wall of the Plima River

Highlight • Monument

Old Dam Wall of the Plima River

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Nationalpark Stilfser Joch

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Location: Martell - Martello, South Tyrol, Italy

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2. Plima Gorge Suspension Bridge – Plima Waterfall loop from Thal

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3. Plima Waterfall – Vordere Rotspitze loop from Thal

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Norbert

September 12, 2021

When the snow melted in spring, the residents of the Martell Valley had to expect that the meltwater would suddenly pour out beneath the glacier (today it is only a shadow of its former self) and cause the Plimabach to swell to such an extent that severe flooding would occur further down in the valley . It was then decided to build a simple dam that would allow the residents to drain the meltwater in a controlled manner. This meant that the risk of flooding in the lower Martell Valley was largely averted.

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Christoph

October 2, 2014

was built in 1839 to protect the Martelltal valley from flooding by smelting + glacier water

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Benshiller

July 23, 2018

The water of the Plima is directed through a tunnel under the wall. If the amount of water rises above the maximum flow rate, the water begins to accumulate in front of the wall, i.e. more of a retention basin. But at the time of construction it was certainly a masterpiece in this remote region.
P.S. The wall is also ideal for bouldering!

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Old Dam Wall of the Plima River

1. Plima Gorge Suspension Bridge – Plima Waterfall loop from Thal

2. Plima Gorge Suspension Bridge – Plima Waterfall loop from Thal

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