If you do decide on a dock in time before the pond is full, if you can at least get the deeper posts set it might be helpful. The platform can be built later when the pond is full if needed.
I got my outer most posts set in concrete before leaving south for the winter. Thinking we don't get much rain in the winter, could finish when we got back. 12" of rain in 48 hours while we were gone and the pond was completely full when we got back. Was really glad had the deepest posts already set. Was able to get the rest done in shallower water and then build the dock over the water.
But it all depends on the construction technique you will ultimately use. There are systems that can be driven or screwed right into standing water or through ice in the winter. I just wanted my posts big and in concrete, and was able to get it done by getting part of it done before the pond filled.
Last edited by snrub; 01/10/15 12:22 PM.
