You can see my pier in this picture. I just brought in dirt from another spot and started placing it where I wanted it. A dock around here is either for trucking or a wooden or metal (aluminum) fishing dock. I wish i would have took pics then. I didnt find this forum til mayb a year or so ago. Tip if you make it out of earth make it wide enough so its ez to mow. I didnt at first so i could barely mow it with a rider.