Old Pond - 04/20/04 09:14 PM
I have just purchased a property near Brenham Texas that has a 3-acre spring-fed pond on it. I have been told that the pond was built in the 1930's. The water is fairly clear and I have been told that it contains large-mouth bass and catfish. I have not yet fished the pond. There is alot of wetlands type vegetation where the creek empties into the pond, however, over 2/3rds of the pond is open water. I believe it is a least 15 feet deep in the middle near the dam. When I wadded into the pond on one of the sides I sunk up to my knees in muck. This side was vegetated with cattials. etc. However, the dam side of thejavascript:void(0)
Confused pond was fairly firm and has very little vegetation.
Additionally, the dam has been damaged over the years by cow tacks and beavers. There are several holes in the dam and there are some minor areas where water is seeping thru the dam. The dam can not be reached by large equipment because the spill-way is situated between the dam and the regular land and appears to be very wet and muddy all the time.
Last, but not least, I am interested in having a pier built out into the pond and don't know anything about pier construction.
I am hoping for some advise on these issues.
Thanks
Wes
Confused pond was fairly firm and has very little vegetation.
Additionally, the dam has been damaged over the years by cow tacks and beavers. There are several holes in the dam and there are some minor areas where water is seeping thru the dam. The dam can not be reached by large equipment because the spill-way is situated between the dam and the regular land and appears to be very wet and muddy all the time.
Last, but not least, I am interested in having a pier built out into the pond and don't know anything about pier construction.
I am hoping for some advise on these issues.
Thanks
Wes