FloodwayIn hydrologic terms,
(1) A part of the flood plain, otherwise leveed, reserved for emergency diversion of water during floods. A part of the flood plain
which, to facilitate the passage of floodwater, is kept clear of encumbrances.
(2) The channel of a river or stream and those parts of
the flood plains adjoining the channel, which are reasonably required to carry and discharge the floodwater or floodflow of any
river or stream.
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