Originally Posted by Hammer Creek
Hello Everyone,

We are starting the process of building a pond. We have 2 springs that feed a small creek at the bottom of our property. We dug test holes to 8' where we hit bedrock. The bedrock is the same depth as the creek. Was wanting the pond to be 12-14' deep. We measured out the area and it appears to be less than an acre. Im just unsure of where to start for getting a permit. We want to use the pond for irrigation mostly but also including a fire truck hook-up, fishing and possibly swimming. We are located in central Virginia. Thanks for aby advice on moving forward from here.


Call Dana Young Civil Engineer (540) 586-9646, x110 Bedford at the NRCS office and ask them if you need any sort of permit to dig a pond for irrigation mostly but also including a fire truck hook-up to help lower your homeowners insurance. Offer no more info other than what county you are in and see what they say. Do NOT call the Army Corp of Engineers if they tell you to do so. I'd tell them (that NRCS Office) that the ACoE told you to call them if they say to call the ACoE.

Don't tell them that you will be disturbing the creek in any way, shape or form.

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