Glen Forest Stormwater Detention Basin

Glen Forest Stormwater Detention Basin
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Recent Action

June 8, 2021 - – Harris County Commissioners Court acknowledge substantial completion of this project.

June 8, 2021 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized an additional $15,010 for construction stage engineering services in support of this project.

January 26, 2021 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized an additional $6,000 for materials engineering and testing services for this project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Glen Forest Stormwater Detention Basin reduces the risk of flooding in the mid-reach stretch of Greens Bayou by taking in excess stormwater during heavy rain events and then releasing it slowly back to the channel when the threat of flooding has passed. The stormwater detention basin, completed in March 2021, holds 894 acre-feet, or 291.3 million gallons, of excess stormwater that might otherwise flood homes and businesses.

As part of this project, the Flood Control District constructed almost four acres of native tree and shrub plantings and stormwater quality treatment wetlands. Additionally, natural channel design features, including riffles, pools and a natural meander pattern, were used in the low-flow channel within the stormwater detention basin to provide environmental and water quality enhancement.

Location

The Glen Forest Stormwater Detention Basin is located on a 160-acre site just east of Interstate 45 near Greens Road.

Stage

This project is COMPLETE.

Funding

In February 2015, FEMA awarded $39.2 million to the Harris County Flood Control District, under the Hurricane Ike Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), for the construction of the Glen Forest and Kuykendahl stormwater detention basins. The Flood Control District contributed matching funds to fully fund the projects, bringing the total cost of construction to $63.7 million.