Location: 29.8736302, -95.3686018
The Hardy Storm Water Basin is a flood control structure located near Hardy Toll Road in north Houston. Like other engineered detention basins across the city, it is designed to temporarily hold stormwater runoff, reducing the risk of flooding in nearby communities. While not designed as a recreational nature reserve, such basins often develop into wetlands that support bird life, amphibians, and aquatic plants. It is part of Houston’s broader infrastructure to manage increasing rainfall and storm intensity due to climate change. The area has no public amenities and access is limited.
Tags:
– basin: stormwater
– intermittent: yes
– name: Hardy Storm Water Basin
– natural: water
– water: basin