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Pretty new to owning a pond (was on property when we purchased).
The current dock is floating and definitely needs to be replaced
The pond isn't huge, according to google's measuring tool it's about 190' X 90'
Because the pond has a massive drain pipe the pond stays pretty much the same year round - even when we're low on rain
So I'd like to replace the current dock with a stationary dock.
I'm pretty confident with the framing decking for the dock but it's the supports that I'm not so sure about.
Mainly what is it best to use something like a 4X4 inside of PVC with concrete or is there something better? Seems like I've seen people also mention galvanized pipe for the supports and I saw somewhere that someone even suggested rebar protruding out the bottom of a concrete filled 5 gallon bucket and the rebar goes into the pond bed
Thanks for any input
Last edited by fireforbreakfast; 06/13/21 01:03 PM.
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I've only installed floating docks for customers. Our dock on the public lake is made from 2" heavy galvanized pipes washed/pounded into the bottom of the lake with wood joists/framework. Since it is on the side of the lake that is not affected by ice, it stays in all year long and has been in the lake for decades.
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I've only installed floating docks for customers. Our dock on the public lake is made from 2" heavy galvanized pipes washed/pounded into the bottom of the lake with wood joists/framework. Since it is on the side of the lake that is not affected by ice, it stays in all year long and has been in the lake for decades. Thank you for commenting This shows how new I am to all of this lol. If the 2 inch pipes that are part of the frame are pounded into the bottom of the lake doesn't that make it a stationary dock? I mean that's essentially what I want to do
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Thanks so much, I'll check it out
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I've only installed floating docks for customers. Our dock on the public lake is made from 2" heavy galvanized pipes washed/pounded into the bottom of the lake with wood joists/framework. Since it is on the side of the lake that is not affected by ice, it stays in all year long and has been in the lake for decades. Thank you for commenting This shows how new I am to all of this lol. If the 2 inch pipes that are part of the frame are pounded into the bottom of the lake doesn't that make it a stationary dock? I mean that's essentially what I want to do You are absolutely correct, that is a stationary dock at the public lake.
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Thanks so much I'll have a look at this
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The only thing I'd add is to watch out for harmful chemicals. Creosote & such not helpful for pond life, especially right around the pilings.
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I used old telephone poles as well. Has held up good for 20 years so far.
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