HCFCD Announces Kingwood Projects
5/16/2025 – Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) made several announcements about projects recently that will affect Kingwood and areas upstream.
Two Stormwater Detention Basins Now on Bid List
The District expects two major detention basin projects to go out for bids soon. The:
- East TC Jester Basin on Cypress Creek will bid in the third quarter this year.
- Woodridge Village Basin on Taylor Gully will bid in the first quarter next year.
The clearcutting of the Woodridge Village flooded hundreds of homes in Elm Grove, Sherwood Trails and Mills Branch twice in 2019. HCFCD started excavating an additional detention basin in 2021 to help address the risk of downstream flooding. But they were forced to discontinue the excavation in 2023 when they applied for a HUD grant to finish the project.
HCFCD held a press conference about funding availability at the TC Jester property in 2022.
Ten More Maintenance Projects in Kingwood
HCFCD also announced 10 more maintenance projects on area channels. They expect to start eight this year.
What Will Happen Where
The map below shows the location of the projects. It’s keyed to the numbers above in the first column.
The maintenance will help ensure the continued effectiveness of the area’s flood control systems.
HCFCD will repair or replace…
- Existing damaged concrete channel linings
- Slope paving
- Outfall pipes
…for the following channels
- G103-38-02-X005 (Kingwood Diversion Ditch)
- G103-80-01-X012(Green Tree Ditch)
- G103-41-00-X014 (Sand Branch)
- G103-33-03-X003 (Hidden Pines to Bens Branch)
- G103-38-01-X015 (Chestnut Ridge Rd. to Kingwood Diversion Ditch)
- G103-38-01-X016 (Chestnut Ridge Rd. to Kingwood Diversion Ditch)
HCFCD will also remove sediment from:
- G103-80-01-X013 (Green Tree Ditch)
- G103-33-04-X007 (Kings Crossing Ditch)
- G103-41-00-X013 (Sand Branch)
They will repair erosion on:
- G103-33-01-X007 (North Park Dr. to Bens Branch)
- G103-80-03.1-X037 (Taylor Gully)
Finally, HCFCD will reshape side channels on:
- G103-33-04-X007 (Kings Crossing Ditch)
- G103-41-00-X014 (Sand Branch)
During this time, residents in work areas may notice crews with large trucks and heavy equipment such as excavators and bulldozers. Stay well clear of the equipment.
HCFCD estimates it will complete all this work by early 2026. The District and Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey who helped arrange the work stated that each specific effort will move on its own timeline.
Posted by Bob Rehak on 5/16/2026
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