After the North Sea flood of 1953 , it was decided to close off the Oosterschelde by means of a dam and barrier . The Oosterscheldekering ( Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier ) , between Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland , is the largest of 13 ambitious Delta Works designed to protect a large part of the Netherlands from flooding . A four-kilometre section has huge sluice gates , which are normally open but can be closed in adverse weather
North Sea flood of 1953
North Sea flood of 1953
Eastern Scheldt