Artificial levees and structures are used to control flooding.A levees is an embankment which is made to prevent flooding.The main purpose of an levees is to prevent flooding of the adjacent countryside .This embankments runs parallel to the course of river.By confining the flow of the river there is a significant increase in the velocity of water flow.Dams are constructed to hold back the water and use it as a reservoir.They hold the water prevents from flooding.