Large Pond Design

At Natural Waterscapes, we work closely with you to capture your ideas and bring your dreams alive! Whether a small farm pond, large pond, wetland, or lake, we will integrate aquatic habitat into your environment.

A properly designed and constructed pond can provide habitat for an unbelievable array of wildlife. From songbirds to waterfowl and interesting wading birds, the pond and wetland environment is a favorite for winged wildlife. A pond can be designed and constructed with specific fish species in mind as well - cool, spring fed ponds can support trout populations while warmer ponds will hold small and largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, blue gills and other game fish.

Our typical pond design process includes the following steps:

• Initial Site Evaluation
• Feasibility Survey
• Detailed Site Topography
• Conceptual Design
• Review Conceptual Design with Owner
• Complete Detailed Final Design
• Complete and Submit Permit Applications (if necessary)
• Coordinate Construction

Constructing a large pond requires carefull planning to ensure that the pond will hold water, maintain water quality, and provide fuctional habitat. One of the most important and often overlooked steps that should be taken early in the planning process is test pits or borings to sample the soil and/or rock at the planned pond bottom. These tests are critical if a natural bottomed pond is to be built.

A natural bottom pond must be located in the proper topographic setting and be constructed in soil that is relatively impervious. If the material at the planned pond bottom is too porous, a number of options are available to complete the pond. Natural clay soil, bentonite clay, and EPDM rubber liners are some of the options available to construct a pond on porous material. If the pond is to be lined with clay soil, the soil must be continuosly checked for clay content and properly compacted.

Synthetic liners are an excellent long-term solution to ensure that a pond or reservoir will hold water regardless of the soil conditions.

Call now to schedule your initial site evaluation - (877) 493-7660 or e-mail us, Water@naturalwaterscapes.com.

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