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Masonic Lodge Ditch

This project has been completed

The Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 is scheduled to begin drainage reclamation and maintenance activities on the Willowick drainage ditch and detention system in June 2019.

Project scope shall include, but is not limited to, ditch reclamation, concrete box culvert installation, and maintenance of the drainage ditch adjacent to Willowick subdivision. Included in this work is the reclamation of the drainage easement within the Willowick subdivision for maintenance access.

The initial phase of the project shall include drainage easement reclamation work consisting of the removal of trees, debris, and any encroachments upon the drainage easement. The drainage easement has been located and marked by a professional land surveyor. The drainage easement will be cleared of any encroachment including structures, fence, plantings, and any other obstructions to the operation and maintenance of the drainage facility. Property owners with identified encroachments will receive with this correspondence an exhibit reflecting the area of encroachment that will need to be remedied.

The Masonic Lodge Ditch job is a channel improvement project to restore 2,500 feet of open ditch from the rear of the CF Spencer Masonic Lodge on Walnut St. at the north and extending south to the recently completed Fite Rd. extension.  The installation of the box culvert storm sewer beneath the Fite Rd. extension made possible the improvements that this ditch has needed for some time.  The project scope includes the regrading of approximately 2,100 linear feet of open ditch, installation of 300 feet of concrete box culvert, and the replacement of failing outfall pipes from the Willowick subdivision.

Pre-Construction through Completion

Signature Request Form

Please fill out the form below to request signatures for a plat or drainage plan.  We will not sign or re-sign a drainage plan or plat without this form signed by an authorized individual with the project.

Sec. 9 – Easements & Fee Strips

Section 9 – Easements & Fee Strips

The District requires fee strips or easements in all developments within its boundaries for the purpose of allowing the District access to and maintenance of the District’s drainage facilities in accordance with the District’s Flood Protection Plan.

Appendix A

The selection of an appropriate hydrologic methodology for all projects shall be carried out in accordance with Figure 2-1.  The design engineer shall contact the appropriate reviewing agencies prior to preparing his analysis to obtain approval of the selected methodology.  This shall include a meeting with the District’s Engineer.

Fee Schedule

Brazoria Drainage District No. 4  – FEE SCHEDULE

*Effective August 8, 2023

Notes:

  1. Fees are due before initial review of preliminary plans and plats.
  2. Subsequent reviews, resulting from changes made by developer or developer’s engineer, will require duplicate fees.
  3. Subsequent reviews due to changes required by governmental entities, the District may waive subsequent fees.

Rules, Regulations, & Guidelines

Rules, Regulations, & Guidelines

Effective December 1, 2025, use the above link for the District’s current Rules, Regulations, & Guidelines.

Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 is a political subdivision of the State of Texas.  It’s mission is to control and distribute the storm and floodwaters within its jurisdiction pursuant to Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution, Chapters 49 & 56 of the Texas Water Code and all special legislation pertaining to the District.

To achieve this mission, the Board of Commissioners has directed that the District:

  1. Develop sound fiscal procedures to protect taxpayer monies.
  2. Design near-term and long-term goals and objectives.
  3. Establish guidelines for land development that has the potential to impact the distribution of storm and floodwaters.
  4. Schedule labor force and equipment to meet maximum efficiencies and use thereof.
  5. Report plans and program progress to the public through appropriate entities.

The District’s current Rules, Regulations, & Guidelines were approved and adopted at a regular meeting on November 4, 2025 and went into effect on December 1, 2025.

Brazoria County Stormwater Quality Coalition

   Brazoria County Stormwater Quality Coalition Website

The Brazoria County Stormwater Quality Coalition consists of the City of Lake Jackson, City of Freeport, City of Clute, City of Alvin, City of Richwood, City of Angleton, Brazoria County C & R District No. 3, Brazoria Drainage District No. 4, Angleton Drainage District, Velasco Drainage District, and Brazoria County.  The coalition was formed in August 2007 as an effort by the members to assist one another in complying with stormwater quality regulations established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Help us improve water quality in Brazoria County.  Please report the following to the stormwater pollution hotline:

  • Illicit discharges
  • Non-compliant construction sites
  • Illegal dumping
  • Other stormwater quality concerns

    Stormwater Pollution Hotlines:

(979) 864-1295

(979) 388-1295

(281) 756-7295

Mary’s Creek @ Independence Park

This project has been completed

Due to devastating damage from Hurricane Harvey the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4 began channel  improvements on Mary’s Creek in the Independence Park area. The first phase of improvements were from John Lizer Road to Liberty Drive near the old park entrance.

Once this section is complete work will continue on to other sections of the Creek. This project is necessary to stabilize the severely eroded banks of the channel and improve the conveyance of storm water during future flood events.

 

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