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flood control structure [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A structure used to control or regulate surface water runoff. The structure includes locks, dams, spillways, floodwalls, levees, revetments, dikes, ect.

OBS

flood control structure: term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

ouvrage de défense contre les crues et ouvrage de protection contre les crues : termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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