Help experts! I have a couple acre pond in southern Illinois which is experiencing huge hole on the backside of the dam. I know from reading here before that the grade of the backside of the dam is way too steep....but it is what it is. I think the dam was built in the 30s or 40s.

I'm looking for some advice on how to proceed. I have no heavy equipment, am on a limited budget, and was thinking maybe a makeshift wall where the hole is and then filling it in with dirt.

I'm sure more info and/or pics are required before someone can give me solid advice, but this is just my first volley to see what kind of response I get.

Thanks.

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Last edited by NightRider; 03/23/15 03:18 PM.

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