In lieu of flood control the new philosophy in the Netherlands is controlled flooding.
If not, the next phase of flood control begins.
The country has a large number of flood control dams relative to surrounding countries and regions.
Dams also provide wide-ranging benefits in terms of flood control, irrigation, navigation, and job creation.
In 1957 a second stage of flood control began on the southern tributaries.
Despite the widespread implementation of flood control infrastructure, modern cities around the world remain vulnerable to flood hazards.
Figure 11 illustrates the storm control mechanism and initiation of flood control.
On top of flood control, soaking up surface runoff also protects ecosystems downstream.
It was named after Benjamin G. Humphreys, a US Congressman from Greensville who co-authored a flood control bill in 1917 establishing a national flood control program on the Mississippi, and promoted the concept of flood control to contain the river.
"I don't think our organization takes a traditional view of flood control," Robson said.
