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re: Draining a Private Lake
Posted on 6/29/23 at 2:53 pm to Goldensammy
Posted on 6/29/23 at 2:53 pm to Goldensammy
this
although how is this going to keep this from happening again the next time the bayou floods?
although how is this going to keep this from happening again the next time the bayou floods?
Posted on 6/29/23 at 4:24 pm to cgrand
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although how is this going to keep this from happening again the next time the bayou floods?
Once we patch the levee up and let it naturally refill, the thought would be to install some sterilized grass carp. Not sure on how many per acre are needed, but its worth a shot. That and being more vigilant in spraying emerging aquatics before they get out of control.
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He'll probably need to pump at some point anyway, since the bottom of the pond is likely below the bottom of the levee
I believe the bayou is lower. We are going to cut it at the deepest part, which should be about 8'-10' deep. The vast majority is much shallower, especially at the moment. Probably less than 5' on average. There might be a very small pocket of water remaining but I think it would achieve the goal. We would leave the gap open and let it dry out probably until the spring before patching it back. Probably do some dirt work on the bottom of the lakebed while its dried out.
I'm not sure pumping would work so well. Like I said, it is very choked up. I would think a high volume pump would be sucking the vegetation against the inlet and greatly reducing the capacity.
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