Re: building a pond
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Posted by Steve J on September 03, 1998 at 16:49:32:
In Reply to: building a pond posted by Terry Yancey on September 03, 1998 at 08:09:44:
: I'm planning to build a 2-3 acre pond on my property.
: It would be stocked with bass, bluegill & catfish.
: Are there any web resources related to this? What I'm
: really looking for is the best way to control water level.
: Should I use a spillway or a drainpipe? Any help
: would be appreciated. Hi, Terry, i have built ponds for people over the years. If you are looking to control water level, use both the spillway and a drain pipe, one thing I suggest is use a T connection with a cap. This will allow you to lower the pond level anytime you want. Another suggestion is to put a couple of loads of rock (about the size of your hand or bigger in the spillway so when the pond does overflow it will not wash away too much of the spillway, yes enough water and it will cut a large ditch in your spillway. Make sure you use a large enough drain pipe at least 8" and cap the top with a wire cage to stop debris from clogging your pipe. Good Luck Steve J
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