The Zandkreekdam is a compartmentalisation dam located approximately 3 kilometres north of the city of Goes in The Netherlands, which connects Zuid-Beveland with Noord-Beveland, and separates the Oosterschelde from the Veerse Meer.

In combination with the effects of the previously-constructed Sloedam, this would shorten the coastline from 52 kilometers to 2.5 kilometres and open up large areas of land which could then be reclaimed from the sea.

Van Veen recognised the need to close both bodies of water, with the Zandkreekdam acting as a secondary dam to make the works on the Veerse Gatdam easier and therefore being constructed first.

Having made extensive studies, van Veen realised that the closure of the Veerse Gat alone would cause unacceptable tidal streams in the Zandkreek.

By commencing with the smaller works, the engineers of the Delta Service could thus gain knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment - essential exercises for closing the larger Brouwershavense Gat and the Eastern Scheldt.