Levee Levee A levee (), dike, dyke, embankment, floodbank or stopbank is an elongated naturally occurring ridge or artificially constructed fill or wall, which regulates water levels. It is usually earthen and often parallel to the course of a river in its floodplain or along low-lying coastlines. Speakers of American English (notably in the Midwest and Deep South), use the word "levee", from the French word "levée" (from the feminine past participle of the French verb "lever", "to raise"). It originated in New Orleans a few years after the city's founding in 1718 and was later adopted by English speakers. The
Embankment Pier O, with certain services continuing on to Woolwich. RB6 services go west as far as Putney, or east to Blackfriars or Canary Wharf, running a peak times only service. RB2 services call at Embankment en route to Battersea Power Station from London Bridge City The pier is operated by London River Services. The pier has ticket booths for Circular Cruise Westminster and Thames Clippers however they are only open at the busiest times of the day. North bank South Bank Embankment Pier Embankment Pier is a pier on the River Thames in London, UK. It is located on the North