[Objective] The spatial pattern of flood control in flood detention area was discussed in order to provide a reference for the decision-making in flood control.[Methods] This paper elaborated the basic principles and constituent elements of village flood control, and analyzed the main functions of each spatial element of village flood control by spatial typology method.[Results] The village flood control space in Nihewa flood detention area was mainly composed of cofferdam, pond, ditch and dam. Various patterns had been formed to meet the needs of different terrain environments in engineering practice. Six different kinds of combination modes were refined, including block, storage, dredging, block & storage, storage & dredging, block & block & storage, and illustrated with local actual cases.[Conclusion] The spatial pattern of village flood control in flood detention area has a great impact on the effectiveness of flood control work, and the detailed management of village flood control facilities is helpful to improve flood control capacity.