### Question
How is the term levee system defined?


### Answer
The term **levee system** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3301* as the following:

> 1 or more levee segments, including all levee features that are interconnected and necessary to ensure protection of the associated leveed areas—


(A) that collectively provide flood damage reduction to a defined area

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

