Steenenhoek Canal
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The Steenenhoek Canal (in Dutch : Kanaal van Steenenhoek) is a Dutch canal in southeastern Netherlands.
The canal runs from the northern part of
Boven-Hardinxveld to connect with Beneden Merwede (Lower Merwede) at Neder-Hardinxveld in the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam where a pumping station
is used to maintain the water level.
History
The Steenenhoek Canal was built in the beginning of 19th century[1] to reduce the risk of flooding by diverting the water away from the Linge.
Before Steenenhoek Canal construction, the River Linge flowed towards
floods
.