Levee Top Hardening

Levee Top Hardening Project Begins April, 2025

The District is undertaking another project on the levee system beginning in early April, 2025. The project will consist of adding Articulated Concrete Blocks (ACBs), which are “puzzle-piece” blocks, to the levee tops to prevent wheel rutting and other vehicular damage to the levee and allow for better all-weather inspection and maintenance access by the District’s Operator, LID Solutions, and other district consultants. These blocks allow for grass to grow in the slight gaps between blocks and the holes in the blocks. Grass will cover the blocks and they will be all but invisible over time.

In addition, the existing culvert headwalls at Cross Lakes Blvd will be modified to raise the wall height and will include wingwalls at each side to eliminate some erosion at these locations. Sidewalks will be replaced across the external ditch.

The project was awarded to Econ Development, Inc. The contractor expects to begin receiving the ACB deliveries to the levee in early April, with the project planned to follow the schedule as shown on the exhibit below. The project is expected to be completed by the end of June, 2025.

Inquiries regarding the project may be directed to the District Engineer by using the “Consultants” tab on this site or by contacting Econ at 832-476-9622 or by email at tguillen@econdevelopment.com.

What You Should Know About Hurricanes

From Ready.gov

Flood Insurance is Recommended

At this time, flood insurance is not mandatory.  The FCLID Board highly recommends every property owner within the District purchase flood insurance.  Flooding is not covered by homeowner insurance policies, but can be purchased through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  Please contact your insurance agent to learn about NFIP.  Recent Gulf Coast storms have demonstrated that flood insurance can be valuable for recovering from a flood loss. The FCLID Board of Directors and their attorney will continue to monitor any proposed legislation regarding changes to the NFIP that may impact District residents.

Risks of Flooding in our Area

The most serious threat to property protected by the FCLID levee comes from weather events that involve heavy local rainfall, possibly in combination with high water events on the Brazos River.

The following weather events can significantly impact our area:

  • Local rainfall that exceeds 12” in 24 hours in our area.
  • Severe Brazos River flooding from upstream dam releases or lower basin rainfall that raises the water level in the Brazos River.
  • Moderate river events where high water limits the gravity
    discharge rate from inside the levee combined with moderate
    to heavy local rainfall that raises water levels inside the levee protected area.

During heavy rain events it is advisable NOT to park vehicles in the street or set out trash bins. Our streets are designed as part of the overall drainage system for the District, and you should expect water to drain through the streets before it drains out of the District.