### Question
How does NATIONAL LEVEE SAFETY PROGRAM define levee?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 3301*, **levee** is defined as:

> a manmade barrier (such as an embankment, floodwall, or other structure)—


(i) the primary purpose of which is to provide hurricane, storm, or flood protection relating to seasonal high water, storm surges, precipitation, or other weather events

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-NATIONAL LEVEE SAFETY PROGRAM**

