Question

What is a natural levee

Answer 1

A deposit of sand or mud built up along, and sloping away from, either side of the flood plain of a river or stream. Expand Also called levee, Examples from the Web for natural levee.

Answer 2

A natural levee is formed when a movement of water pushes sediment to the side of rivers and creeks. This creates a slight elevation on the sides, making it taller than the river bed. Materials that make up a natural levee typically include sediment and slit.