Bank barrier (5)

I believe the answer is:

levee

(Other definitions for levee that I've seen before include "An embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing" , "Embankment that should prevent flooding" , "Retaining embankment" , "Morning reception once held by monarch" , "Riverside embankment" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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