Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Open Water in Minnesota

Steve - I feel like Colonel Clink, I know nothing!

How would you determine which side is hydraulically upgradient?

What I know is that the Rock River is east of the pond (300-400 feet east of the east pond shoreline) and the river flows south. When the pond was being excavated it was connected to this river by a channel that was dug by the Ready-Mix company that was harvesting the gravel. The channel was open from late spring to late fall and then closed during the winter. The next year in the late spring when they re-opened the channel the water level in the pond would drop 12-20� over a day or two time frame.

Your further input is greatly appreciated!

Michigan is one of our favorite states to visit. Do you suppose you have no frost in the ground because or your proximity to Lake Michigan (other than a mild winter).

We are located a maximum of 100 miles north of you and even with the mild winter (so far), we have frost down several feet.

Thanks - Dwight