Flood Control
Definition
Flood control involves managing or preventing floods by implementing various strategies and structures. These strategies aim to reduce flood damage by controlling water levels, redirecting water flow, or storing excess water during heavy rainfall events.
Analogy
Think of flood control like building sandbags around your house before a big storm hits. The sandbags act as barriers to prevent floodwaters from entering your home and causing damage.
Related terms
Levee: A levee is a man-made embankment or wall built along riverbanks to prevent flooding by containing the water within its channel.
Dam: A dam is a barrier constructed across a river or stream to store water, regulate its flow, and prevent downstream flooding.
Channelization: Channelization involves modifying natural waterways by straightening, deepening, or widening them to improve their capacity for carrying water and reducing flood risk.
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