33 U.S.C. § 3301
Section 3301 · Definitions
Version as of December 16, 2016, with additions and removals from the June 10, 2014 version.
In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The term “canal structure” means an embankment, wall, or structure along a canal or manmade watercourse that—
constrains water flows;
is subject to frequent water loading; and
is an integral part of a flood risk reduction system that protects the leveed area from flood waters associated with hurricanes, precipitation events, seasonal high water, and other weather-related events.
The term “canal structure” does not include a barrier across a watercourse.
The term “canal structure” means an embankment, wall, or structure along a canal or manmade watercourse that—
constrains water flows;
is subject to frequent water loading; and
is an integral part of a flood risk reduction system that protects the leveed area from flood waters associated with hurricanes, precipitation events, seasonal high water, and other weather-related events.
The term “canal structure” does not include a barrier across a watercourse.
The term “committee” means the Committee on Levee Safety established by section 3302(a) of this title.
The term “committee” means the Committee on Levee Safety established by section 3302(a) of this title.
The term “floodplain management” means the operation of a community program of corrective and preventative measures for reducing flood damage.
The term “floodplain management” means the operation of a community program of corrective and preventative measures for reducing flood damage.
The term “inspection” means an actual inspection of a levee—
to establish the global information system location of the levee;
to determine the general condition of the levee; and
to estimate the number of structures and population at risk and protected by the levee that would be adversely impacted if the levee fails or water levels exceed the height of the levee.
The term “inspection” means an actual inspection of a levee—
to establish the global information system location of the levee;
to determine the general condition of the levee; and
to estimate the number of structures and population at risk and protected by the levee that would be adversely impacted if the levee fails or water levels exceed the height of the levee.
The term “levee” means a manmade barrier (such as an embankment, floodwall, or other structure)—
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; and
that is normally subject to water loading for only a few days or weeks during a calendar year.
The term “levee” includes a levee system, including—
levees and canal structures that—
constrain water flows;
are subject to more frequent water loading; and
do not constitute a barrier across a watercourse; and
roadway and railroad embankments, but only to the extent that the embankments are integral to the performance of a flood damage reduction system.
The term “levee” does not include—
a roadway or railroad embankment that is not integral to the performance of a flood damage reduction system;
a canal constructed completely within natural ground without any manmade structure (such as an embankment or retaining wall to retain water or a case in which water is retained only by natural ground);
a canal regulated by a Federal or State agency in a manner that ensures that applicable Federal safety criteria are met;
a levee or canal structure—
that is not a part of a Federal flood damage reduction system;
that is not recognized under the National Flood Insurance Program as providing protection from the 1-percent-annual-chance or greater flood;
that is not greater than 3 feet high;
the population in the leveed area of which is less than 50 individuals; and
the leveed area of which is less than 1,000 acres; or
any shoreline protection or river bank protection system (such as revetments or barrier islands).
The term “levee” means a manmade barrier (such as an embankment, floodwall, or other structure)—
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; and
that is normally subject to water loading for only a few days or weeks during a calendar year.
The term “levee” includes a levee system, including—
levees and canal structures that—
constrain water flows;
are subject to more frequent water loading; and
do not constitute a barrier across a watercourse; and
roadway and railroad embankments, but only to the extent that the embankments are integral to the performance of a flood damage reduction system.
The term “levee” does not include—
a roadway or railroad embankment that is not integral to the performance of a flood damage reduction system;
a canal constructed completely within natural ground without any manmade structure (such as an embankment or retaining wall to retain water or a case in which water is retained only by natural ground);
a canal regulated by a Federal or State agency in a manner that ensures that applicable Federal safety criteria are met;
a levee or canal structure—
that is not a part of a Federal flood damage reduction system;
that is not recognized under the National Flood Insurance Program as providing protection from the 1-percent-annual-chance or greater flood;
that is not greater than 3 feet high;
the population in the leveed area of which is less than 50 individuals; and
the leveed area of which is less than 1,000 acres; or
any shoreline protection or river bank protection system (such as revetments or barrier islands).
The term “levee feature” means a structure that is critical to the functioning of a levee, including—
an embankment section;
a floodwall section;
a closure structure;
a pumping station;
an interior drainage work; and
a flood damage reduction channel.
The term “levee feature” means a structure that is critical to the functioning of a levee, including—
an embankment section;
a floodwall section;
a closure structure;
a pumping station;
an interior drainage work; and
a flood damage reduction channel.
The term “levee system” means 1 or more levee segments, including all levee features that are interconnected and necessary to ensure protection of the associated leveed areas—
that collectively provide flood damage reduction to a defined area; and
the failure of 1 of which may result in the failure of the entire system.
The term “levee system” means 1 or more levee segments, including all levee features that are interconnected and necessary to ensure protection of the associated leveed areas—
that collectively provide flood damage reduction to a defined area; and
the failure of 1 of which may result in the failure of the entire system.
The term “national levee database” means the levee database established under section 3303 of this title.
The term “national levee database” means the levee database established under section 3303 of this title.
The term “United States”, when used in a geographical sense, means all of the States.