+**Flood control** refers to the measures taken to prevent or reduce the damaging effects of [Floods](/wiki/floods). It involves engineering solutions, such as the construction of [Dams](/wiki/dams) and levees, along with land use planning, to manage water flow and protect communities.
+## See also
+- [Levee](/wiki/levee)
+- [Water Management](/wiki/water_management)
+- [Hydrology](/wiki/hydrology)
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