Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations New Lake Leaking

I had a 3 acre lake built in South Texas about 3 months ago. I have been filling it up with well water. It was filling up perfectly and then all of the sudden after 2 months and about 5 feet from being completely full, it started leaking very bad. It dropped about 6 feet in less than a week. I have continued to run water in and it is staying about the same depth.

I am supposed to have fish delivered next week. Any ideas? Thanks.

Ideas yes. Specifics no.

I assume you have a pretty good well to almost fill a 3 acre water hole. That also indicates the amount of the leak since you can only stay even. Six ft. over 3 acres is a whopping amount of water. My immediate thought is to cancel or delay the fish order. I personally think you will have to let it drain until you find the leak. I don't think it will improve.

Where in South Texas are you and what type of soils are you working with?

I agree with DD, cancel the fish order, let it drain and deal with leak. This comes from my experience of ordering fish before the pond was ready...what a waste of $.

Your contractor should make it right. With that much water coming through, it should be fairly easy to find the problem area.

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Gator

Good advice already.