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A levee (/ ˈ l ɛ v i / or / ˈ l ɛ v eɪ /), [a] [1] dike (American English), dyke (British English; see spelling differences), embankment, floodbank, or stop bank is a structure used to keep the course of rivers from changing and to protect against flooding of the area adjoining the river or coast.
27 lut 2024 · A levee is a man-made embankment to prevent rivers or oceans from flooding land. Learn how levees work, why they fail and how the Dutch have improved their system after a devastating flood.
A levee is a man-made structure that reduces flood risk by containing, controlling, or diverting water. Learn about levee components, ownership, maintenance, and how FEMA maps and regulates levees.
8 maj 2018 · A levee is a wall that controls the flow of water in rivers or seas. Learn how levees form, their advantages and disadvantages, and their history and examples.
19 paź 2023 · A levee is a natural or artificial wall that blocks water from going where we don’t want it to go. They prevent rivers from flooding cities in a storm surge. But if a levee breaks, the consequences can be disastrous.
A levee is a human-made barrier that reduces flooding to a portion of the floodplain. Learn about different types of levees, how they work, and why they are important to monitor.
6 wrz 2024 · Levee, any low ridge or earthen embankment built along the edges of a stream or river channel to prevent flooding of the adjacent land. Artificial levees are typically needed to control the flow of rivers meandering through broad, flat floodplains. Levees are usually embankments of dirt built wide.
