The Markiezaatskade is a 4 km (2.5 mi) long dam between Zuid-Beveland and the Molenplaat near Bergen op Zoom.[1] The dam was built in preparation for the construction of the Oesterdam, which was built a few years later. In combination with the Oesterdam, Philipsdam and Volkerakdam it divides the waters of Zeeland and South Holland.

Construction of the Markiezaatskade commenced in 1980. In March 1982 a part of the dam was destroyed by a storm.[2] Construction on the dam was completed by March 30, 1983.[3]

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  Markiezaatskade during construction
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  Markiezaatskade in the eastern part of the Oosterschelde near Bergen op Zoom
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  Northern part of the Markiezaatskade

References

Further reading

• d'Angremond, Kees; van Roode, F. (2004). Breakwaters and Closure Dams. CRC Press. pp. 181–. ISBN 978-0-203-40134-7.
• Termaat, R. J.; Calle, E. O. F.; Petschl, R. O. (1988). The Probability of Failure of an in Stages Constructed Embankment on Soft Soil. International Conference on Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering. St. Louis. pp. 533–540.