Flood barriers

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flood_barrier)

A flood barrier, surge barrier or storm surge barrier is a specific type of floodgate, designed to prevent a storm surge or spring tide from flooding the protected area behind the barrier. A surge barrier is almost always part of a larger flood protection system consisting of floodwalls, levees (also known as dikes), and other constructions and natural geographical features. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Storm surge barriers
Surge barriers
Tidal barriers

Approved Date
08-Aug-2014

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