weir

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The weir, built in 1792, altered the river's flow, blocking migratory fish species, including Atlantic salmon, from reaching vital spawning ground, the trust said.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Within about a minute, the next six paddleboarders descended the weir.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

On 2 August 2022, representatives from Dwr Cymru Welsh Water visited Haverfordwest town weir with other stakeholders and commenced a risk assessment of the hazard posed to river users by the weir.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Mr O'Dwyer deferred to Lloyd as the company owner to decide the final route but raised valid concerns, such as the drop over the weir.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

She practiced treading water until the current carried her against the weir, then he towed her across the pool so that she could start again.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan