Drainage District / Drainage Criteria
Where can I find Fort Bend County drainage criteria and Atlas 14 requirements?
The official Drainage District / Drainage Criteria is published by Fort Bend County Drainage District and applies to projects in Fort Bend County, Texas. Use the official link below to access the current version directly — requirements and forms can change, so confirm the current version with Fort Bend County Drainage District before any submittal.
What is this resource?
Drainage District / Drainage Criteria is a drainage manual published by Fort Bend County Drainage District for Fort Bend County. The authoritative, current version is always the one published on the official page linked above.
When is this used?
This resource is used in Fort Bend County development, permitting and engineering review processes. Whether it applies to a specific project depends on the current requirements published by Fort Bend County Drainage District — confirm the current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction before any submittal.
What may be required?
Requirements are defined solely by Fort Bend County Drainage District and are published on the official resource page — ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency. Engineering documents commonly prepared by ALFA for projects that use this resource include:
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Related FAQs
Do I need a drainage study for my project?
Requirements depend on jurisdiction, acreage, impervious cover, outfall and floodplain conditions — always check the local criteria.
ALFA can determine the drainage-analysis scope and prepare calculations, exhibits and reports.
Do I need detention for my property?
There is no universal yes/no — local criteria explain the common triggers, and the answer depends on your specific project data.
ALFA can compare existing/proposed runoff and determine whether detention or another approved approach is needed.
Do I need a grading or land-disturbance permit?
Check the official permit criteria — only the published threshold determines whether a grading or land-disturbance permit applies.
ALFA can prepare grading, drainage and erosion-control documents for the applicable permit.
ALFA can prepare drainage reports, detention calculations, and civil plans using the applicable Fort Bend criteria.
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External government and agency resources are provided for convenience. Requirements, forms and URLs may change. Confirm current requirements with the applicable jurisdiction. ALFA Engineering is not the issuing government agency.