Question

Embankment on a river that keeps it in its channel is called

Answer 1

Flood banks and also known as stopbanks

Answer 2

Embankments on a river designed to stop overflowing and directing the river water can be named differently based on which region is being considered.

Some of the common terms used are: levées, dikes and stopbanks or floodbanks.

These embankments help in prevention of flooding and helps in channeling the river water during heavy rains.