JRH Engineering's Houston-Area Detention Pond Estimator

Get a Preliminary, Houston-Specific Estimate for Your Detention Pond Planning

At JRH Engineering, we provide targeted stormwater management solutions for developers and engineers in the Greater Houston area.

Our local expertise is built into every tool we create.

This Detention Pond Estimator is specifically calibrated with local rainfall data and parameters relevant to Houston, Texas, and its surrounding jurisdictions.

It is designed to provide a foundational estimate to assist with initial project planning and site feasibility, specifically for this region.

How It Works

Using the Detention Calculator is simple:

Input Houston-Area Site Data:

Enter key parameters such as site area, location (city, county, TXdot), and the outfall (ditch, storm sewer, and channel).

Generate a Preliminary Houston-Specific Estimate:

Download and Review with a Houston Expert:

The tool will generate precise detention pond sizes instantly.

Export the estimation report and share it with our team for a professional review.

This preliminary estimate should be analyzed and certified by a licensed Texas civil engineer, like the staff at JRH, to ensure compliance with all City of Houston, Harris County, or other local municipal regulations and site-specific conditions.

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