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Levees

Scope note

Use for embankments built to prevent flooding of low-lying land. For embankments built to control or retain flood waters of rivers or seas, use "dikes."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006156

Broader Terms used

flood protection works

Equivalent Terms used

levee

Created

13yrs ago

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