Spellman Detention Basin

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Project Overview

Council District: K (External link)

Project Number: M-420HUD-005A

Estimated Budget: $14,783,697

Start: Spring 2024 (External link)

Completion: Summer 2025



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Project Overview

Council District: K (External link)

Project Number: M-420HUD-005A

Estimated Budget: $14,783,697

Start: Spring 2024 (External link)

Completion: Summer 2025



Project Impact Area

Project Map


Community Feedback

Have questions or feedback about this project? Email us at engage@houstontx.gov or call 311.

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  • Share What are the plans for the portion of the detention basin that is on the east side of the project that backs up to the homes there along Bellbrook Drive? Will there be a fence there? Will the trees be removed? Are there plans for a walking trail? on Facebook Share What are the plans for the portion of the detention basin that is on the east side of the project that backs up to the homes there along Bellbrook Drive? Will there be a fence there? Will the trees be removed? Are there plans for a walking trail? on Twitter Share What are the plans for the portion of the detention basin that is on the east side of the project that backs up to the homes there along Bellbrook Drive? Will there be a fence there? Will the trees be removed? Are there plans for a walking trail? on Linkedin Email What are the plans for the portion of the detention basin that is on the east side of the project that backs up to the homes there along Bellbrook Drive? Will there be a fence there? Will the trees be removed? Are there plans for a walking trail? link

    What are the plans for the portion of the detention basin that is on the east side of the project that backs up to the homes there along Bellbrook Drive? Will there be a fence there? Will the trees be removed? Are there plans for a walking trail?

    Deculp asked over 1 year ago

    Ready...Set...ENGAGE!

    We appreciate your interest in the Spellman Detention Basin Project. Please see the answers to your concerns below. Thank you for your time and patience!

    1)    What are the plans for the portion of the detention basin that is on the east side of the project that backs up to the homes there along Bellbrook Drive?

    On the east side of the project, between the neighbor's fences and the 20-foot-wide maintenance berm of the detention basin, there are backslope interceptors that will help prevent erosion that can clog drainage ditches and contribute to flooding. The backslope interceptors connect the inlet to the basin. The objective is to capture the runoff stormwater from the right of way toward the basin and prevent flooding. 

    2)    Will there be a fence there?

    Harris County Flood Control District does not want a permanent fence around the basin. There are temporary construction fences (orange fences) during the basin construction. 

    3)    Will the trees be removed? 

    Yes, any trees located within the detention basin and on the maintenance berms will be removed. They are called out in the Tree Protection Plan on Engagegouston.org. We try to reserve trees between the berms and the neighbor fences.

    4)    Are there plans for a walking trail?

    No, Harris County Flood Control District does not want a walking trail around the basin. Instead, there will be 20-foot-wide maintenance berms. The object of berm maintenance is to maintain a smooth, substantial berm with a good appearance and effective sealing of the pavement edge. 

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