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Lek River

river, Netherlands
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The Lek is a river in the Netherlands, approximately 40 miles (64 kilometers) long. It is the northern branch of the lower Rhine River and flows west into the Atlantic Ocean. The Lek plays a role in the Netherlands' extensive water management system, particularly in relation to the Delta Plan. This plan aims to protect the country from flooding and manage water resources. A dam was constructed on the Lek to divert more Rhine water into the IJsselmeer, a freshwater lake created by enclosing the Zuiderzee. Dams are also in place downstream to maintain navigation on the Lek, with the ability to open them during floods.12

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