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Pond Leakage Help
Posted on 8/5/24 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 8/5/24 at 1:07 pm
I have a 3/4 acre pond that consistently stays around 5ft low, its currently 7-8’ deep in the center. Is there any one who specializes in such that could be recommended? I have poured bentonite it it before with success but since the drought last summer, it has started leaking again. TIA
This post was edited on 8/5/24 at 1:08 pm
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Posted on 8/5/24 at 1:22 pm to sonoma8
My understanding is that bentonite is really only effective if you drain and disk it into the clay.
Look up a product called Damit pond sealer.
Look up a product called Damit pond sealer.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 2:15 pm to sonoma8
You can drill a well but I guess thats pointless if water continuously leaks
Posted on 8/5/24 at 3:09 pm to sonoma8
Don’t waste your money by guessing. May have some great answers on the OB. Check with your state Agriculture commission. They may be some help. My friend had the same problem on 14 acres and found out after bentonite $$$ Geo Engineer found several veins of sand. Stay smart and drink heavy my friend
This post was edited on 8/5/24 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 8/5/24 at 7:30 pm to Fencepimp
I poured the dammit into the water near the leak and it stopped it up.
Posted on 8/5/24 at 7:32 pm to sonoma8
Does the pond have a dam? Any wet spots behind it? Was the soil composition checked when it was dug?
Posted on 8/6/24 at 9:57 am to sonoma8
Go to pond boss.com
Posted on 8/6/24 at 10:41 am to sonoma8
I have been fighting this a bit. My pond wants to stay around 8' deep. Thats the typical soil bearing capacity in a non claylined, non sandy soil. If you can identify areas where you know the pond is leaking i have had success with soil floc... Obviously the best route is to drain the pond and either clay line or bentonite mix. But short of that you are chasing the problem. I have a water well that I run continuously for my 5 acre pond.
This post was edited on 8/6/24 at 10:42 am
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