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A weir is a shallow barrier - similar to a dam. It's designed to restrict the flow of the river without stopping it altogether.
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Does the river Nile have a weir?
Yes, the Nile River has a weir
What river does Sunderland stand on?
the river weir
What is the term for a low river dam?
Weir?
What is a dam across a river called?
A Weir
What might affect the flow of the water in a river?
A dam or weir
What can weir be used for?
A weir is a low dam built across a river - either to raise the level upstream, or to regulate the water flow.
What fish live in the river mersey?
From Liverpool as far as the river is tidal at Howley Weir in Warrington the river has species such as Cod, flounder, Thornback Rays, Bass, Whiting, Eels and other sea fish species. As the river approaches Howley Weir certain Course fish start appearing such as Pike, Bream, Roach, Perch, and then once over the weir there is a healthy course stock of these species and more up until the Manchester Ship Canal which is legally unfishable but probably full of fish.Salmon have been regularly seen as far up as the second Weir in Warrington, Woolston Weir, where there are salmon steps at the side of the weir.
Structure built across a river to control the flow of water?
Weir
What river flows through Hull?
Correct answer is, Hull is on the north bank of the River Humber, but the River Hull flows through the city.
What is a barrier built across a river that may redirect its flow to other channels?
It is a dam or river dam. A type of low semi-barrier is a weir.
What is a burrock?
A burrock is a small weir or dam in a river to direct the stream to gaps where fish traps are placed.
Where is the Weir Public Library in Weir located?
The address of the Weir Public Library is: 612 South Jefferson, Weir, 66781 0248
