A levee system is a network of embankments or walls built along rivers or coastlines to prevent flooding by containing the water within specific areas.
Related terms
Floodplain: An area of low-lying land next to a river that is prone to flooding during heavy rainfall or snowmelt.
Embankment: A raised structure, often made of soil or concrete, used to contain water or prevent erosion.
Erosion: The process in which soil, rocks, and sediments are gradually worn away by natural forces such as wind and water.