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  2. top of the aat hierarchies
  3. Objects Facet
  4. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
  5. Single Built Works (hierarchy name)
  6. single built works (built environment)
  7. [single built works by specific type]
  8. [single built works by function]
  9. hydraulic structures
  10. [hydraulic structures by function]
  11. flood protection works
  12. dikes
Scope note
Embankments built along a river or sea and set at some distance from it to control or retain flood waters. For embankments built only to prevent flooding of low-lying land use "levees."
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Accepted term: 20-Jan-2025