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re: Pond Update
Posted on 8/15/18 at 8:58 am to Timmayy
Posted on 8/15/18 at 8:58 am to Timmayy
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I would think your four foot section need to be 6-7’ and that 6’ section need to be 10’ of h20 or am I way off base
You're preaching to the choir.
The dirt guy just keeps saying, "lets get some water in it and we'll add to the spillway to raise the level as needed."
In my opinion that doesn't need to be raised, the entire pond bottom needs the be bull dozed and scraped another 1-3' lower. You can't do that once there is water in it without pumping it out. And he knows that... They keep saying it's going to be 10' in that lowest corner. The levee isn't but 9' tall and the water line will be well below the top of the levee.
I've raised the issues over and over again.
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Posted on 8/15/18 at 9:03 am to Clyde Tipton
Has he shot transit on it yet? You don't need to get water in it to see how high it will be. Transit will tell you that. What he's saying sounds a lot like "We need to pass this bill so we can see what's in it.". I understand your frustration. It's your pond. I would insist he dig it to the depth I wanted or I'd find another contractor to finish the job. Shooting transit now will address all of your concerns and worries at this point. Can't stress that enough.
This post was edited on 8/15/18 at 9:08 am
Posted on 8/15/18 at 9:04 am to Clyde Tipton
I agree with you. Those fish will struggle in the heat of the summer. You need to tell that motherfricker that he is working for y'all and y'all want it deeper.
Posted on 8/15/18 at 9:05 am to Clyde Tipton
I would say don’t let himwaste anymore days of work without verifying levels of pond leaving two feet of levee height to water level. Idk why but I like a 10’ deepest hole and 6’ average. Don’t let him leave until you have that
Posted on 8/15/18 at 9:11 am to Clyde Tipton
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The dirt guy just keeps saying, "lets get some water in it and we'll add to the spillway to raise the level as needed."
That's a tremendous red flag, Clyde. That ain't the way it's done.
Posted on 8/15/18 at 10:53 am to Clyde Tipton
Some friends of mine just built a pond a couple of years ago. It was built on very gently sloping land so there are no true deep holes. The deepest part is only 6' with the exception of some 10' deep water in a hole near his pier.
These guys knew basically nothing about this, so everything was done with expert consultation. They were told anything deeper(in a pond like this) than 6' in still water like this is a risk for fish kill due to oxygen depletion. I cannot answer any questions, as this isn't my information-just what one of them told me when I asked.
Anyway, the bream and bass are absolutely thriving, even in the summer heat.
These guys knew basically nothing about this, so everything was done with expert consultation. They were told anything deeper(in a pond like this) than 6' in still water like this is a risk for fish kill due to oxygen depletion. I cannot answer any questions, as this isn't my information-just what one of them told me when I asked.
Anyway, the bream and bass are absolutely thriving, even in the summer heat.
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