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Hello All, Like most newbies, I�ve been lurking here for years but only recently purchased a retirement property with a 2+ acre pond. It is located about 30 miles north of the Fla state line and about 6 miles east of I-75. The pond was built in the mid sixties on an active farm but the surrounding property has been divided into smaller residential tracts, so nutrient runoff shouldn�t be an issue. It has no inflow and is dependent on runoff for water. Last summer it was at full pool, but now is probably 6-8 feet down. I intend to have a professional evaluation done, but I think my immediate need should be aeration and a water source. This is in a good area for a windmill, and I do like a windmill, but what I (think) I�ve learned, they are not very efficient for aeration or pumping water. The house is very near the pond, so a power source is not an issue. I can push down a well and pump water from 30-40 feet for maximum pumping with wind or solar. I am also mindful that I should spend a little money now to minimize maintenance and operational costs in the out-years when I will surely be poorer than I am today. I will ask questions in the appropriate forums, but take a look at these pix and if something catches your eye, please feel free to comment. Don�t assume ANYTHING is obvious to me! http://public.fotki.com/jsing/everthing-pond/Thanx Jerry
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Don't have anything constructive to add other than to say beautiful property with an awesome pond!
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Very nice property, I sent you a PM
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Contact Greg Grimes of Aquatic Environmental Services at Lakework. He is out of Georiga and will be able to help a lot.
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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 Grandpa
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Just over 2 acres if I am reading correctly.
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Yes, about 2.25 acres by my measurements too @ full pool. I was told by the previous owner it is about 15 feet deep in the NE corner. I have been told by neighbors it is presently about as low as it ever gets, and is indicated in this pic I captured from Google maps. http://public.fotki.com/jsing/everthing-pond/pond-1-feb-2013.htmlThanx for the responses thus far!
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