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new guy with a pond problem #253874 04/04/11 05:13 PM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 1 cortland county, ny S solon OP
OP solon S Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 1 cortland county, ny	I'm new to the forum i bought property that "had" approximately a 7 acre pond 10 years ago - it was built in the 60's and the beaver tripled it size. either muskrats or mother nature broke the dam over the past month. Other than waiting for the beaver to rebuild - approximately how much will a contractor cost me to build a dam ? i know it's a general question. If anyone is from Central NY and knows any contractors let me know ! i'm trying to find some ! attached is a before and after. Thanks and Hello Attached Images

Re: new guy with a pond problem solon #253892 04/04/11 07:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,068 Likes: 280 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,068 Likes: 280 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Beaver dams seem to fill up with silt and then break. The price is dependent on the lay of the land and the size of the completed dam. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

Re: new guy with a pond problem Dave Davidson1 #253898 04/04/11 07:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28,604 Likes: 861 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28,604 Likes: 861 Grovertown, Indiana	There's some members here from the East on here, maybe they can point you to a couple of contractors. A lot will depend on the land and how many trees will have to be taken down and how much dirt will have to be moved. The pond looks beautiful!(well, before it went down!) www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: new guy with a pond problem esshup #253962 04/05/11 07:15 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,135 big moose ny A adirondack pond Ambassador Lunker
adirondack pond Ambassador Lunker A Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,135 big moose ny	solon welcome to PBF, real nice looking pond, try checking with your county soil and water office and see if they can recommend people who have pond building experience. Also look around your area for people who have ponds they might be able to suggest someone, Google earth satellite photo's can also help you locate ponds near you.