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Help/Advise digging Pond in Elton Louisiana
Posted on 4/11/21 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 4/11/21 at 7:05 pm
Just bought some property and there is a 20 acre pasture with a couple hundred acres of woods surrounding. Easy access to pasture.
I want to dig a 7-12 acre pond in that pasture if possible and trying to find the best way to find someone who could dig for a decent price.
I have heard stories from people getting it done for free and the person digging keeps the dirt to $4-5/yd.
Anyone in the Elton area know someone who could dig it for a decent price?
Also looking for help on design, stocking...
I want to dig a 7-12 acre pond in that pasture if possible and trying to find the best way to find someone who could dig for a decent price.
I have heard stories from people getting it done for free and the person digging keeps the dirt to $4-5/yd.
Anyone in the Elton area know someone who could dig it for a decent price?
Also looking for help on design, stocking...
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Posted on 4/11/21 at 7:59 pm to Black White Cookie
Start by contacting the local service center USDA-NRCS office (federal agency) for Jeff Davis, in Jennings, for assistance - they will assist you all aspects of location, pond design, soil water holding capacity, etc. - no charge to you. LINK.
Also contact area aquaculture specialist, Mark Shirley, Abbeville, with LSU AgCenter mshirley@agcenter.lsu.edu - likewise no charge. Try to have them meet you at the property together to discuss your goals, long term plans.
And read this LINK cover to cover - 3 or 4 times.
Also contact area aquaculture specialist, Mark Shirley, Abbeville, with LSU AgCenter mshirley@agcenter.lsu.edu - likewise no charge. Try to have them meet you at the property together to discuss your goals, long term plans.
And read this LINK cover to cover - 3 or 4 times.
This post was edited on 4/11/21 at 8:01 pm
Posted on 4/11/21 at 8:08 pm to CrawDude
Awesome! Thanks!
Any advice on finding someone to dig after I get all the expert advice? Just ask a farmer in the area?
Any advice on finding someone to dig after I get all the expert advice? Just ask a farmer in the area?
Posted on 4/11/21 at 8:16 pm to Black White Cookie
Ask Mark Shirley with the AgCenter and the personnel with NRCS for suggestions - they might be able to give you some names - but hopefully others on this board from that general area might be able to assist.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 8:22 pm to Black White Cookie
quote:
looking for help on design
This post was edited on 4/12/21 at 7:43 am
Posted on 4/11/21 at 8:25 pm to Black White Cookie
I replied with some names on your other thread.
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Posted on 4/11/21 at 9:57 pm to Black White Cookie
IMO, you should seriously consider keeping the dirt which can be used for a house pad, workshop pad, and/or a backstop berm for a future shooting range.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:06 pm to Black White Cookie
I’m needing dirt on some property I’m building on and have a guy who is doing the dirt work pretty close by. Might be able to do both and save us both some money.
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:34 pm to tigerclaw10
All depends on the price he gives. Is there a way to PM you?
Posted on 4/11/21 at 10:59 pm to Black White Cookie
I’ll ask him tomorrow and reply on here. If it’s here your neighborhood of asking I’ll give you my email.
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