Harris County Stormwater Basin Project Gets $300K Engineering Boost
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This new stormwater basin will help protect west Harris County homes and businesses from flooding during heavy storms like Hurricane Harvey. Better flood control means safer neighborhoods and less property damage for families in the Addicks area.
If this passes
A new stormwater basin will be designed and built to capture flood water during storms, helping protect nearby homes and businesses from flood damage.
If this does not pass
The area would continue to rely on current flood control systems without this additional protection from stormwater runoff.
How this affects households
Under $30,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$30,000-$60,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
$60,000-$100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
Over $100,000
No bracket-specific household effect is stated in the available source; needs an official fiscal note or transparent calculation.
Harris County approved $300,000 in additional funding for engineering services to design a new stormwater detention basin on South Mayde Creek. This basin will be built at Clay Road near Grand Parkway in the Addicks Reservoir Watershed. R.
G. Miller Engineers will handle the design and bidding phases of this flood control project. This matters because our community faces serious flooding risks, especially in west Harris County.
The Addicks area has experienced major flooding during storms like Harvey. This new detention basin will capture stormwater runoff and slowly release it, reducing flood damage to nearby homes and businesses. The project directly impacts residents in Precinct 4, including neighborhoods near Clay Road, Grand Parkway, and the broader Addicks watershed.
When storms hit, this basin will help protect families, schools, and businesses from dangerous flooding. The engineering work ensures the basin is properly designed to handle our area's intense rainfall. Harris County Flood Control District manages these projects to keep our communities safer.
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To stay informed about this project or other flood control efforts in your area, contact the Harris County Flood Control District. You can also attend Commissioners Court meetings to learn about infrastructure investments in your neighborhood. These projects show Harris County's commitment to protecting residents from flooding through smart engineering and community planning.
Type: Contract - AmendmentFile: 26-2951 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Yesenia.Martinez@hcfcd.hctx.net
Key Details
- Funding: $300,000 for engineering design
- Location: Clay Road near Grand Parkway, Addicks Reservoir area
- Engineer: R.G. Miller Engineers
- Affected area: Precinct 4, west Harris County neighborhoods
- Purpose: Reduce flooding by capturing and slowly releasing stormwater
Contact & Location
- Address
- 1001 Preston St 77002
- Phone
- 713-755-5000
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