Why do people build dams and levees?

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asked Jan 8 in Science by KenButler21 (330 points)

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answered Jan 8 by FSBCatharine (470 points)

prevent flooding

People build dams and levees to protect from flooding. In an emergency, sandbags can be put out.

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