Which outcome occurs when flood control levees constrict channel width?

💡 Explanation

Higher discharge occurs via channelization. Constricting channel width forces water downstream faster via increased Hydraulic radius, because of volume reduction; therefore downstream peak discharge heightens, rather than spreading volumetrically into upstream or floodplain zones.

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