👉 A floodwall is a type of artificial barrier that can be used to prevent or slow down the flow of water in a floodplain. Floodwalls are typically made of materials like reinforced concrete, steel, or wood and are designed to create an impervious boundary between two bodies of water. They are often constructed using a system of reinforcing bars which are placed on top of each other and connected by a retaining wall. The purpose of a floodwall is to reduce the flow of water through the flooded