Y10 Gepgraphy - River Tees (2)

River Length

Approximately 137 kilometres from source to mouth

Middle Course Meanders

Pronounced meanders develop near Barnard Castle due to gentler gradients and lateral erosion

Barnard Castle

Town located along the middle course where meanders and floodplains become more prominent

Yarm Meanders

Large meanders and oxbow lakes near Yarm caused by increased lateral erosion and deposition

Yarm Floodplain

Wide floodplain formed by repeated deposition during high flows

Levees at Yarm

Natural levees formed by deposition during flood events

Lower Course Estuary

The river enters the North Sea at Teesmouth, forming an industrial estuary

Tees Estuary (human engineering)

Highly modified by dredging to maintain deep channels for shipping

Teesport

Major port located near the mouth, supporting heavy industry and international trade

Hydrograph Characteristics

Flashy hydrographs in upper course due to steep slopes and impermeable rock

Tees Barrage

Built in 1995 near Stockton to control tidal flow, reduce flooding, and improve water quality

Tees Barrage Purpose

Prevents tidal flooding, stabilises water levels, and supports recreation like rowing

Tees Barrage Fish Pass

Includes a fish pass to help salmon and sea trout migrate upstream

Tees barrage negatives

Initial cost £50 million,

Human Intervention

Lower course heavily engineered for industry, flood protection, and navigation

Cow Green Reservoir

Built in 1971 to regulate river flow, store water, and ensure reliable supply for Teesside industrie