Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site Ballpark figure for a new pond???

I know there are a lot of variables. Heres a little info.

On a hillside, will need to dam one end (bottom)and partially on two sides. Top end open, no dam or levee.

Dirt is black gumbo, or as some would say, clay.

No trees anywhere near the site. Very open access, in a 25 acre pasture.

15 ft deep

Shape irrelavent if that makes a difference on price.

Don't want anything fancy. Just a basic stockpond for watering cattle.

30 miles from Dallas (East)

Let me be clear here. I am not asking for a quote. I know that's impossible. I was just wondering if someone could give me SOME IDEA as to what this would cost.

Thanks

http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/pdf%20files/PONDS.PDF
PFV, the above book can help you do some math to determine how much dirt will need to be moved to achieve your 15' depth. That number will more or less determine your cost. Might call your local NRCS agent for help. The good news is there shouldn't be any rock 30 miles East of Dallas and that black gumbo really holds water...du

You might try asking your question here also: http://dirtandwaterhq.proboards.com/index.cgi?

Check this out:

http://www.aquahabitat.com/techfaqs.html

Bing

The common farm pond for watering cattle.
4,000 dollars.

Thanks guys. I really appreciate the info.

Otto, does your company do small stuff like this? If so, I will be calling you next spring, when bonus time rolls around.

Bing, from the site you recommended: Here are some numbers you can use for your pond or lake project. To move dirt to dig a pond, you can expect to pay roughly $2.50 per cubic yard of material dug out of the pond. For instance, a one acre pond that averages ten feet deep will have a volume of 16,133 cubic yards.

16133x2.50= $40332.50

Otto says: Typical farm pond = $4000

Well that's roughly a 1000% difference. I know a LOT of old farmers, and I don't think they could afford to water cows if an acre pond cost $40000 to build.

Excavating almost always costs a lot more than impounding, just because of the amount of dirt that needs moved.