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A flood embankment is traditionally an earth wall used to shore up flood waters.
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Most flood embankments are between 1 metre and 3 metres high. A 5 metre high flood embankment is rare.
Modern improvements to this design include constructing an internal central core made from impermeable substance like clay or concrete, some even use metal pilings.
Some authorities call man-made structures levees.
Examples
Clifton, Rawcliffe, Poppleton and Leeman ings in York
Animation
This is an animation showing a flood event overwhelming neighbouring properties and the added construction of a flood embankment and flood warning and protection status.
References
Flood embankment Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA