Thinking about building a pond in my backyard

[muzzlebrake]

If you own the mineral rights you could sell the dirt?

[AntlerCollector]

If you own the mineral rights you could sell the dirt?

You could sell it either way after it's been dig it ain't in the ground anymore

[dc1986]

I paid a guy $2500 to dig my pond. He had the equipment and sold all the dirt. He ran 5 trucks an hour and took the dirt to wherever he had sold it. I had good dirt though. Good luck Roger. Looking forward to some pics.

[Dale Moser]

Roger, did you realize if you dig a hole in the ground...that you will have some dirt to haul off?

[mjhaverkamp]

Lol, yeah I figured I would, probably keep all the good soil that i could, use all the clay for the dam, the pond would probably be an acre tops. I have a great dirt man, he has done many many ponds, I still may hire a designer to help with it if i decide to go through with it. One small problem I have is access, i can come down my neighbors gravel drive but it is tight , i think he would be ok with it, i have used the access before, if i give him a free pass to fish all he wants that should do it.

[Spearchunker]

more to building a pond that one thinks

where will dirt go? it is expensive to truck it off the property

15 gallons per minute is not a lot to keep a 1-2 acre pond full. you may need a larger pump

lots of folks I know go hire a bulldozer guy to dig a hole - find someone who builds ponds for a living - otherwise you may end up with an empty hole - also what kind of dirt are you digging into? any clay in it? otherwise you may have to use a liner which gets expensive.

Best person I know for advice is Bob Lusk - owns Pond Boss - go online to see his newsletter and website - he is the best bar none and the info on his site and magazine is the best

good luck

Bob Lusk is highly recommended.

[Chad C]

Let's design this sucker, I'll help you get in trouble!


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[mjhaverkamp]

Let's design this sucker, I'll help you get in trouble!


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Lol, I don't need any help, I have had a few bouts with the honorable City of Southlake before, but thanks for the offer.

[Chad C]

Thinking about building a pond in my backyard

If you need anything verified or certified for design, let me know.



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[Dale Moser]

If you need anything verified or certified for design, let me know.



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If you need anyone to say "yeah **** it.....lets try it!". I'm your man..

[perow]

I can bring beer,lawn chair and umbrella and supervise like a son of a gun

[Chad C]

If you need anyone to say "yeah **** it.....lets try it!". I'm your man..

We gotta start somewhere. It seems like he's ready to say **** it, let's go.


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[WalkieTalkie]

you can apply for a wildlife nature preserve through the national pond society

[TreyRo]

Lol, just make it a 1 acre "pool".

Southlake is a special, special place but I'm sure you know somebody in planning down there.

[poisonivie]

you probably already know this but, just be sure to save topsoil to go on top on the dam. I got home one day to find my pondbuilder had buried the topsoil and spread the rocks and clay on top.