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Pond questions
Posted on 7/31/13 at 6:21 pm
Posted on 7/31/13 at 6:21 pm
i'm asking any advice from personal experience what to do, what not to do, what's the website that's been referenced here several times for digging your own pond?
i'll check back later for the responses.
thanks guys
btw, it's going to be at least an acre
i'll check back later for the responses.
thanks guys
btw, it's going to be at least an acre
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Posted on 7/31/13 at 6:30 pm to LSUFan3434
Pond boss
Biggest thing is get a soil sample bore done. Or, if you have a backhoe, dig down in a couple spots and take samples to see how much clay you have.
Also, makeup water to the pond or overflow were you getting it.
Oh, how big?
Biggest thing is get a soil sample bore done. Or, if you have a backhoe, dig down in a couple spots and take samples to see how much clay you have.
Also, makeup water to the pond or overflow were you getting it.
Oh, how big?
Posted on 7/31/13 at 6:42 pm to LSUFan3434
Posted on 7/31/13 at 6:51 pm to LSUFan3434
:pagingnascar:
Posted on 7/31/13 at 6:57 pm to LSUFan3434
Soil porosity evaluation. I failed to do so...I paid the price. Took years, money and frustration before I got it fixed.
I learned that the local Ag Extension Agent is a wealth of information and consults for free.
I learned that the local Ag Extension Agent is a wealth of information and consults for free.
Posted on 7/31/13 at 7:20 pm to CoastieGM
correct, call your local NRCS for some help. they'll do samples, but it may take a while for them to get out there.
or ask your local neighbors about their pond. if you see some that work fine, you should be ok.
or ask your local neighbors about their pond. if you see some that work fine, you should be ok.
This post was edited on 7/31/13 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 7/31/13 at 8:48 pm to CoastieGM
what was the issue you had, and what did you have to fix?
Posted on 7/31/13 at 8:50 pm to fishfighter
quote:
makeup water to the pond or overflow were you getting it.
this confuses me. what do you mean?
my overflow pipe will be draining to the gulley that's right at the back of my property
Posted on 7/31/13 at 8:54 pm to LSUFan3434
This could be a problem depending on much overflow you have. Could eventually gully out and eat your levee. I would call NRCS. They can help you design a pond, take core samples, etc.
Posted on 7/31/13 at 8:58 pm to GeauxVoorhies
as this is all new to me...what does nrcs stand for? just asking so i can find the correct number tomorrow 
Posted on 7/31/13 at 9:00 pm to LSUFan3434
Natural Resources Conservation Service. What parish you in and I can prob get you number and who you need to talk to.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 3:05 am to LSUFan3434
quote:The sides of my pond did not have enough clay. The bottom did have sufficient clay. As a result, water moved horizontally.
what was the issue you had, and what did you have to fix?
It would only reliably hold 2 ft of water, when it should have been 6 ft deep. (small pond...25x75)
Finally had to drain it, lose my fish, and till/tamp a clay mixture into the sides. It would have been far easier to bobcat some clay onto the sides when the pond was being dug.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 4:19 am to LSUFan3434
If your in Iowa La. pretty sure you got some clay/gumbo dirt. I'd use the bottom most soil to build the levee though & make sure you have a sizeable levee & pack it down good. My worst mistake was not concreting my over flow & after a 10" rain one night washed the levee. I have since rebuilt & cemented the overflow & is looking good.
Another thing is make sure if it's small don't post a pic here
Another thing is make sure if it's small don't post a pic here
Posted on 8/1/13 at 4:55 am to Nascar Fan
quote:
Another thing is make sure if it's small don't post a pic here
Posted on 8/1/13 at 7:54 am to LSUFan3434
i've had the same problem on previous ponds - lack of clay. however, if you have approx %15-18 you can get it to hold water. use salt; it makes the clay particles "swell up"/repel each other and closes off the micro-pores that you don't have mechanical control over. the trick of it is to use the correct amount of salt so that you don't have any excess and screw up your water quality.
the local extension service may be familiar with this, but if not contact one of the agronomy professors at your local university (preferably a soil chemist or soil taxonomist).
the local extension service may be familiar with this, but if not contact one of the agronomy professors at your local university (preferably a soil chemist or soil taxonomist).
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:32 am to mack the knife
So you don't loose your fish thru your overflow, build a weir box about 3'x3' on the inside of your pond out of 3/4" treated plywood. The top should extend 3"-4" above were you want to maintain your water level. Install your drain pipe as close to the bottom out the side. Fill the box with rocks. That will act as a filter and keep all fish in.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 8:41 am to fishfighter
Beaver Deceiver. Look it up and build one. It will save you a lot of frustration in the future.
Posted on 8/1/13 at 11:00 am to GeauxVoorhies
I really appreciate it. it will be in Jeff Davis parish
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