Local NewsJust days after hundreds of homes nearly got flooded , Houston city leaders talked about the issue and needed dam improvements. Houston city council approved an ordinance to streamline funds for Lake Houston Dam Spillway improvements. This will hopefully help prevent future flooding in the Houston area.
“We came perilously close to having a lot of homes flooded last week. The river crested two feet below what it was forecasted at which was pretty surprising. With the water levels in the river when they recede. They pretty well nailed it,” he said. “I think the biggest difference in the two feet was the large amount of dredging that has been done since Harvey.”“I just want to make sure everybody realizes how important this is.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The Texas Water Development Board is serving as administrator for funds appropriated by the 88th Texas Legislature for structural improvements of the Lake Houston Dam Spillway.