Pond Boss Magazine
https://www.pondboss.com/images/userfiles/image/20130301193901_6_150by50orangewhyshouldsubscribejpeg.jpg
Advertisment
Newest Members
Shotgun01, Dan H, Stipker, LunkerHunt23, Jeanjules
18,451 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums36
Topics40,902
Posts557,110
Members18,452
Most Online3,612
Jan 10th, 2023
Top Posters
esshup 28,417
ewest 21,475
Cecil Baird1 20,043
Bill Cody 15,112
Who's Online Now
9 members (Boondoggle, Sunil, jbird5986, FireIsHot, Angler8689, FishinRod, Dylanfrely, Bill Cody, Deancutler), 762 guests, and 180 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
A
OP Offline
A
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
Hello Everyone,

I recently bought a property with a .77 acre pond that appears to have been dry since 2014 according to google earth.The house was constructed during the mid 70's so I'm assuming the pond is the same era. I've attached as many photos as possible to help paint the picture.

The good news is I'm surrounded by other ponds that can hold water and a small but natural stream runs through the pond.

Problems:

-over grown with vegetation.
-broken pipe causing water to flow straight through the damn into my neighbors pond.

Questions:

Where should I start?

How do I kill off the extreme amount of vegetation that is safe for a pond?

What type of concrete should I used to fill the old damaged pipe?

(I'm sure I can search this one) What type of syphon system would you recommend to replace the old galvanized pipe?

Also any other observations or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!

Attached Images
IMG-20210926-WA0002.jpg IMG-20210926-WA0003.jpg IMG-20210926-WA0004.jpg IMG-20210926-WA0007.jpg IMG-20210926-WA0008.jpg IMG-20210926-WA0009.jpg IMG-20210926-WA0010.jpg Screenshot 2021-10-03 193042.jpg Screenshot 2021-10-03 193200.jpg Screenshot 2021-10-03 194103.jpg
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,344
Likes: 101
Offline
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,344
Likes: 101
If you have the pond-itch and a budget to back it...I would definitely consider having it dug back out to its original depth. It's hard to say from the pictures, but it looks like and older pond that has mucked in over the years and is now rather shallow. Depth is a good thing for a pond's longevity and having it renovated would also allow for the old pipe to be dug back and properly removed or capped/sealed. A shallow pond also grows pond weeds more easily. Having it dug out will also take care of the current trees and unwanted vegetation.

Welcome to PB! Getting the pond back will be a nice backyard feature.


Fish on!,
Noel
1 member likes this: gehajake
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 884
Likes: 201
G
Offline
G
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 884
Likes: 201
Originally Posted by Quarter Acre
If you have the pond-itch and a budget to back it...I would definitely consider having it dug back out to its original depth. It's hard to say from the pictures, but it looks like and older pond that has mucked in over the years and is now rather shallow. Depth is a good thing for a pond's longevity and having it renovated would also allow for the old pipe to be dug back and properly removed or capped/sealed. A shallow pond also grows pond weeds more easily. Having it dug out will also take care of the current trees and unwanted vegetation.

Welcome to PB! Getting the pond back will be a nice backyard feature.

What QA said, you have an almost blank slate with tons of potential without a huge amount of cost, Good Luck!


All the really good ideas I've ever had came to me while I was milking a cow.
1 member likes this: Andrew Hansen
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
A
OP Offline
A
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
So again thank you all for the great resource. What is the best way to determine the water level. The pond edge at the bottom of the yard is the lowest spot. How do I measure and transfer that height to the dam and be able to set the siphon setup at the right height.

Thanks in advance.

Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
A
OP Offline
A
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
So again thank you all for the great resource. What is the best way to determine the water level. The pond edge at the bottom of the yard is the lowest spot. How do I measure and transfer that height to the dam and be able to set the siphon setup at the right height.

Thanks in advance.

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,028
Likes: 274
D
Moderator
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Lunker
D
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,028
Likes: 274
Don’t know. Never tried that.

Bump for you


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 28,417
Likes: 794
Moderator
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 28,417
Likes: 794
Originally Posted by Andrew Hansen
So again thank you all for the great resource. What is the best way to determine the water level. The pond edge at the bottom of the yard is the lowest spot. How do I measure and transfer that height to the dam and be able to set the siphon setup at the right height.

Thanks in advance.


See if you can rent a transit from a local rental yard. Another way to determine level is to use a clear hose with water in it. Fill the hose with water, hold the ends up. Water will seek it's own level in the hose. If water keeps pouring out of one end, it's not level and that end needs to be raised higher.


www.hoosierpondpros.com


http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4
3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
A
OP Offline
A
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 4
Likes: 3
Good afternoon everyone,

I know people usually don't ever post the results and leave things open ended. See attached photos. I hired a professional and I don't regret it for a minute. The old hole is filled with concrete and new syphon system is installed. It actually has two sets of pipes on the back side of the dam. Due to the fact no one I could find has ever seen the pond full, We opted to put two pipes in for good measure. If for some reason I find the one 6" system can keep up, I can simply add the plumbing to complete the second pipe on the front side of the dam. grin

Attached Images
pond2.PNG pond3.PNG Pond1.JPG Pond4.JPG Pond5.JPG
3 members like this: garylayton, Mainahs70, catscratch
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 28,417
Likes: 794
Moderator
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Offline
Moderator
Ambassador
Field Correspondent
Lunker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 28,417
Likes: 794
Looks good!! I like the screened inlet.


www.hoosierpondpros.com


http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4
3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 35
Likes: 8
M
Offline
M
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 35
Likes: 8
Thanks for the update. It would be nice to see it when its full also.

1 member likes this: garylayton

Link Copied to Clipboard
Today's Birthdays
cro, HC1968
Recent Posts
pond experience needed
by jbird5986 - 03/28/24 09:07 PM
Alum vs Bentonite/Lathanum for Phosphorus Removal?
by FishinRod - 03/28/24 08:28 PM
New pond middle TN: establishing food chain?
by Bill Cody - 03/28/24 07:57 PM
Happy Birthday Bob Lusk!!
by FireIsHot - 03/28/24 07:33 PM
Relative weight charts in Excel ? Calculations?
by Boondoggle - 03/28/24 06:45 PM
Working on a .5acre disaster, I mean pond.
by PRCS - 03/28/24 06:39 PM
Fungus infection on fish
by nvcdl - 03/28/24 06:07 PM
Can anyone ID these minnows?
by Dylanfrely - 03/28/24 05:43 PM
1 year after stocking question
by esshup - 03/28/24 04:48 PM
Yellow Perch Spawn 2024
by H20fwler - 03/28/24 04:29 PM
New 2 acre pond stocking plan
by LANGSTER - 03/28/24 03:49 PM
Paper-shell crayfish and Japanese snails
by esshup - 03/28/24 10:39 AM
Newly Uploaded Images
Eagles Over The Pond Yesterday
Eagles Over The Pond Yesterday
by Tbar, December 10
Deer at Theo's 2023
Deer at Theo's 2023
by Theo Gallus, November 13
Minnow identification
Minnow identification
by Mike Troyer, October 6
Sharing the Food
Sharing the Food
by FishinRod, September 9
Nice BGxRES
Nice BGxRES
by Theo Gallus, July 28
Snake Identification
Snake Identification
by Rangersedge, July 12

� 2014 POND BOSS INC. all rights reserved USA and Worldwide

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5