Very small dam construction - 09/01/04 04:42 PM
This project is so small I'm a little embarrassed to even ask, but you guys sure are the pros, so here goes!
A small creek runs through my property and I'd like to erect a dam to create a small pond behind my house. The creek is permanent and has small fish. The pond would be about 8 ft wide by 15 ft and maybe 2 1/2 ft deep. The purpose is aesthetics, to add some babbling sound, and promote wildlife.
I've been told that I can place dry bags of cement in place and they will soak up water and set. I'm thinking around a dozen small bags or so, with a spillway in the middle. Any ideas on this, or anything to be cautious of? I assume I can start at the sides and do the middle last. The location is a shoals about 2-3 ft wide with with moderate banks of about 1-2 feet.
My other question is this: I realize that the state regulates virtually all running water, but this tiny creek has my property on both sides, is not visible from anywhere but my house at this point, and I'm not digging/diverting anything. What would YOU do as far as permitting, and how difficult would it likely be to get? Thanks!
A small creek runs through my property and I'd like to erect a dam to create a small pond behind my house. The creek is permanent and has small fish. The pond would be about 8 ft wide by 15 ft and maybe 2 1/2 ft deep. The purpose is aesthetics, to add some babbling sound, and promote wildlife.
I've been told that I can place dry bags of cement in place and they will soak up water and set. I'm thinking around a dozen small bags or so, with a spillway in the middle. Any ideas on this, or anything to be cautious of? I assume I can start at the sides and do the middle last. The location is a shoals about 2-3 ft wide with with moderate banks of about 1-2 feet.
My other question is this: I realize that the state regulates virtually all running water, but this tiny creek has my property on both sides, is not visible from anywhere but my house at this point, and I'm not digging/diverting anything. What would YOU do as far as permitting, and how difficult would it likely be to get? Thanks!