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Winters Bayou Project Might Reduce Flooding, Increase Water Supply - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 09/24/2025 8:21pm
Article Summary:
"Winters Bayou Project: Potential to Alleviate Flooding and Boost Water Supply in Texas"
The Winters Bayou Project, a major flood mitigation initiative in San Jacinto County, Texas, involves constructing a dam to reduce downstream flooding while potentially augmenting the region’s water supply. Despite its inclusion in the state flood plan as a flood-mitigation-only project, changes in design might enable it to qualify for dual-purpose funding, addressing both water supply and flood control. The project ranks low in priority due to its $134 million cost, but evolving state priorities could enhance its feasibility and impact.
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Date: 09/24/2025 8:21pm
Article Summary:
"Winters Bayou Project: Potential to Alleviate Flooding and Boost Water Supply in Texas"
The Winters Bayou Project, a major flood mitigation initiative in San Jacinto County, Texas, involves constructing a dam to reduce downstream flooding while potentially augmenting the region’s water supply. Despite its inclusion in the state flood plan as a flood-mitigation-only project, changes in design might enable it to qualify for dual-purpose funding, addressing both water supply and flood control. The project ranks low in priority due to its $134 million cost, but evolving state priorities could enhance its feasibility and impact.
Read article here »