First of all, thanks for the response. It sounds easier than I thought. I'm in the process of purchasing some land in East Texas that contains three lakes. Their sizes are difficult to estimate, but I would say they are probably 8, 12, and 15 acres. However, they are pretty old, maybe 60-70 years old. I seriously doubt they've ever been maintained. The first order of business, assuming I get them, is to have a complete inspection done to determine everything from types of fish present, depth, problems with dam, etc. Based on this information, it may be nessesary to eventually drain one or all of them to fix problems, improve underwater structure, and remove sludge buildup, etc.
Questions:
1. How long would it take to drain a 10 acre lake with an 8" syphon? For sake of argument, let's say it's 15 feet at it's deepest point (I have no idea on this number).
2. With that much water flowing out of the lake, is flooding the downslope side a concern?
3. Is this something that can be left in place, or do I run the risk of some kid opening both valves and draining the lake when I'm not around?
4. Lastly, what are the approximate material costs associated with this?
Thanks again!
