Inventors:
James D. Perry - Humble TX
Stephen E. Benet - Friendswood TX
Assignee:
Tobor & Goldstein, L.L.P. - Houston TX
International Classification:
E02B 312
Abstract:
A flood control system, in one aspect involving providing a plurality of substantially rigid containers, at least some of the containers having a top portion, a bottom portion and substantially rigid sidewalls operably connecting the top and bottom portions, the sidewalls being configured to withstand compressive forces between the top portion and the bottom portion; and positioning the plurality of substantially rigid containers at a selected location proximate a body of water, at least some of the substantially rigid containers being positioned at the selected location in a substantially abutting relationship to form a barrier.