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Setback Levee

Levees provide a vertical barrier against storm surge or river overtopping. A setback moves the levee away from the river or coast. This provides extra space for flood water.
Setback levees provide extra flood protection and reduce erosion. They also support healthier and more dynamic river and coastal systems.