Dutch Float Dike: a self-activating tilting barrier.
At low water levels, passage and views are preserved.
At high water levels, the rising water provides the buoyant force that creates a safe flood barrier.

Projects

The Dutch Float Dike is proven technology. It meets the highest Dutch flood protection standards.

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Technology

A Dutch Float Dike is easy to build — if you know how.
Concrete, steel, a floater, and rubber sealing strips. It can be produced locally or delivered prefab.

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Applications

In urban areas
In protected village or heritage zones
As closure elements for flood barriers (coupures)
For access gates of buildings or sites
To protect installations or critical infrastructure
Permanent visibility / passage maintained during low water levels
Guaranteed flood protection performance (HBWP proof)
No manual or mechanical operation required
Applicable up to a height of 4.5 meters and unlimited length
Shallow installation depth
Annual test closures easy to perform
Low maintenance and durable

Procedure Cost Tool Design Principles

A temporary flood barrier that is permanently in place – just like the float mechanism in a toilet tank: simple and effective.