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#506510 05/26/19 01:26 AM
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Guys, I'm still in the beginning phases of a lake resurrection from 40 years ago. If I know that the lake held water for 20 years, is there a need to do soil tests / test holes? Also- is there a need to remove layers of top soil that have accumulated over the last 40 years?

Seems like as long as I invest my research, time, and quality into a leak free dam, that the (2) creek fed lakebed would sort itself out, even if the bottom was porous in some areas?

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Resurrect in what way


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Bill, the lake was 5.5acres, stood for 20 years, and has been dry for 40.

The lakebed has trees that have grown, and removing the smallest will not be a problem, but I'd like to find out if its considered 'best practice' to remove the layers of dirt that have accumulated over the last 4 decades, or just build a dam, and let it start flooding?


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