Can Cypress Creek Stormwater Detention Offset SJRA Releases from Lake Conroe?
Can Cypress Creek Stormwater Detention Offset SJRA Releases from Lake Conroe?
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 12/06/2024 5:09pm
Article Summary:
"Harris County's Investment in Cypress Creek Stormwater Detention to Offset SJRA Releases from Lake Conroe: A Detailed Analysis"
Harris County Flood Control District is investing heavily in stormwater detention along Cypress Creek, with over $190 million spent since Hurricane Harvey. The additional detention could potentially offset releases from Lake Conroe by SJRA during flood events, although it is a complex and multi-faceted issue. The new stormwater-detention basin being constructed may help reduce flooding in the Lake Houston area, particularly during peak flood events.
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Date: 12/06/2024 5:09pm
Article Summary:
"Harris County's Investment in Cypress Creek Stormwater Detention to Offset SJRA Releases from Lake Conroe: A Detailed Analysis"
Harris County Flood Control District is investing heavily in stormwater detention along Cypress Creek, with over $190 million spent since Hurricane Harvey. The additional detention could potentially offset releases from Lake Conroe by SJRA during flood events, although it is a complex and multi-faceted issue. The new stormwater-detention basin being constructed may help reduce flooding in the Lake Houston area, particularly during peak flood events.
Read article here »