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I bought some property May 2004 with a 2-3 acre pond. The pine trees are about 30 years old around the pond and on the dam. I have read that I should not have trees on the dam. It does not appear to be leaking. Should I remove the trees?
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"If it ain't broke don't fix it. If they haven't caused a leak in 30 years I would leave them alone. If you cut them down the root system will die and surely start to decompose leaving voids which could spring you a leak.
I'd say leave as is. But that's just my opinion. Maybe someone else can chime in.
If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.
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darwin,
I agree with Cecil. Not leaking, don't fix it. Just keep a sharp watch for dam leakage and immediatly fix the problem using benonite.
You may consider removing trees that are not on the dam as they can use a lot of water and pines can cause the water to become acidic.
Good luck,
Dennis
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