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Construction Activities on Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek near the Grand Parkway Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site at Stockdick School Road and Clay Road. About this Project Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek near the Grand Parkway consists of two wet-bottom compartments designed to provide approximately 161 acre-feet…
September 3, 20260Comments

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Map showing highlighted project segments along Bear Creek and Langham Creek near Bear Creek Pioneers Park and Cullen Park.
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Keeping Addicks Reservoir Watershed Flowing: 3 Major Maintenance Projects Underway

Across the Addicks Reservoir watershed, aging flood control infrastructure has led to erosion, sediment buildup, and damage in many channels. Left unaddressed, this damage reduces how much stormwater these channels can carry compared to their original design capacity. That’s why major maintenance work is now underway. The Flood Control District is restoring these channels to…
July 1, 20260Comments

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Map highlighting the project area near Langham Creek, FM 529, Greenhouse Road, and West Little York Road.
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Construction Activities on the Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the project site from FM 529 using two designated access points located east of Greenhouse Road. About this Project The Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin is designed to provide approximately 854 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity, helping manage…
June 24, 20260Comments

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Map highlighting two project areas along South Mayde Creek near Stockdick School Road, Clay Road, and Highway 99.
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The Flood Control District is Now Accepting Bids for Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek Near Grand Parkway

Construction is anticipated to start in Q3 2026. The project has been officially advertised by the Harris County Purchasing Department, which is now accepting bids from qualified contractors to construct this flood risk reduction project. Before construction can begin, construction companies must submit proposals that outline how they will build the project and how…
June 6, 20260Comments

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JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING

Dinner Creek Stormwater Detention Basin & West Little York Stormwater Detention Basin TWO PROJECTS IN THE ADDICKS RESERVOIR WATERSHED Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 p.m. Register for the meeting To join by phone: Dial: 346-248-7799 Webinar ID: 851 6427 0050 To learn more, visit: hcfcd.org/C37 and hcfcd.org/C38 Why are these projects important? Dinner Creek…
May 1, 20260Comments

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Turkey Creek, a narrow, tranquil stream, flows through a rocky, forested area with lush green foliage.
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Turkey Creek Maintenance Update

The Harris County Flood Control District is currently working on an erosion repair project along Turkey Creek in the Memorial area. Turkey Creek is a tributary of Buffalo Bayou. It starts in Addicks Reservoir and flows about six miles southwest, passing under Interstate 10 (U.S. 90), the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad tracks, and the…
March 2, 20260Comments

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