Flood embankment Flood embankment A flood embankment is traditionally an earth wall used to shore up flood waters. Most flood embankments are between 1 metre and 3 metres high. A 5 metre high flood embankment is rare. Modern improvements to this design include constructing an internal central core made from impermeable substance like clay or concrete, some even use metal pilings. Some authorities call man-made structures levees. Clifton, Rawcliffe, Poppleton and Leeman ings in York River Gowan, Cumbria River Trent This is an animation showing a flood event overwhelming neighbouring properties and the added construction of a flood embankment and flood warning
Sortedam Dossering of St. Jørgen's Lake, the lake furthest to the south, is called "Svineryggen" ('The Rack of Pork'). Sortedam Lake is first mentioned in 1619 in the form "Sorte dam" but it is unclear if "dam" (pond) at this stage referred to a small lake or a dam. The word "Dossering" is derived from the French word "Dos", meaning 'back', and refers to a path or road running on top of an embankment. The Dossering was originally a small path. It later belonged to the Water Authority and was closed to the public by a locked gate at each end. Residents