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The Harris County Flood Control District recently completed important maintenance work along Bering Ditch in west Houston, within Harris County Precinct 3.
The Flood Control District is responsible for maintaining more than 2,500 miles of channels across the county and regularly inspects the channels and makes repairs when excessive wear or damage is identified.
For this project, crews completed concrete repairs on the east side of Bering Ditch between San Felipe Street and Woodway Drive. The work included:
- Removing and replacing damaged slope paving
- Replacing two outfall structures that connect stormwater pipes to the channel
The channel itself was not deepened or widened. The goal of this project was to replace failed concrete and restore the channel to its intended condition so it can continue to move stormwater safely during rain events. Over time, the concrete lining can crack, shift or fail due to fast moving stormwater, temperature changes, and normal aging.
Concrete-lined channels play a critical role in moving stormwater away from homes and businesses. Fewer than 5% of Harris County’s drainage channels are concrete, but sometimes, they are the most feasible option to reduce flood risk. They are built to move large volumes of stormwater quickly in highly developed areas where space is limited and flood risk is high. While these channels are effective, the Flood Control District only uses concrete where truly necessary and looks for ways to add more natural, resilient features when possible.
This work is part of the Flood Control District’s increased investment in maintenance across Harris County, with a focus on preserving and strengthening flood risk reduction infrastructure.
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