Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Soil questions beach area on pond....

when my pond was dug we loaded sand in for a beach area but unfortunately the grade i think is too steep and the sand washes into the pond during heavier rains... i wonder if i could fix this problem by digging out a small area for the beach, and dig it so it's close to water level and flat (no grade towards the pond) of course there would be a couple feet you would have to step down into the beach area and i would line the perimeter of the area with rr ties or stone.... what do you think of this idea?

Here are a couple of beach threads.

http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1164&fpart=1

http://www.pondboss.com/forums/ubbthread...=true#Post41598

I havent read the threads provided by ewest, but if you can divert the majority of the water with a small block or railroad tie retaining wall, you can slow down the sand erosion quite a bit.
Still plan on adding a load of sand every year.

You might try installing a gravel curtain drain above the sand and then key that into the pond and apply your idea. I would use pea gravel through the whole beach if you like. The trench should be 2 foot wide and same for the depth.
Good Luck