After an emergency dike, also an emergency dam near Valkenburg Lake after a bank collapse

In addition to an emergency dike, the Rheinland Water Council is also building a temporary dam near Lake Valkenburg near Leiden, where a large part of the shore sank this week. Because of that emergency dam, water can no longer flow to Lake Valkenburg. “Should a flood occur, we will at least ensure that no extra water comes to the lake,” said a Rhineland spokeswoman. “And we won't lose valuable fresh water.”