Inwood Forest Stormwater Detention Basin

Houston, TX

The project included the conversion of 226-acres of golf course fairways into regional detention basins through an interlocal agreement between Harris County Flood Control District and the City of Houston. This project represents the largest single-phase dirt moving effort in the Flood Control District’s 88-year history. It is transforming the site into 12 interconnected compartments, designed to mitigate impacts of future City of Houston local drainage improvements and help reduce flooding risks in a historically vulnerable part of the city. The project encompasses property located both east of Antoine and west of Antoine, with a total of 12 interconnected compartments. The project is currently in construction and will provide approximately 1200 acre-feet of storage to the White Oak Bayou Watershed.

At a Glance

226

Acres

$71 million

Project Cost

"This project represents a historic milestone for Harris County Flood Control District, both in scale and impact. Converting more than 226 acres into interconnected regional detention basins required close coordination between agencies, thoughtful phasing, and precise execution. Once completed, the system will significantly enhance flood resilience for the White Oak Bayou watershed and surrounding communities.”
Mark Rotz, PE
Project Manager
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