Anterior Kessenhammer Dam

The asphalt facing of the anterior dam Kessenhammer (upstream dam to Bigge dam) is in place since the 1960s. An assessment was carried out in order develop possible rehabilitation measures. The construction works took place in 2015 – simultaneously to the works at Bigge main dam.

Time period
2010 – 2015

  • Assessment of the asphalt lining
  • Preliminary design
  • Schematic design
  • Design for authorization purposes
  • Implementation planning
  • Support within the bidding process
  • Site surveillance
  • Quality surveillance

Ruhrverband (KöR)
Essen