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03-07-2005, 20:32

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denwood

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Swimming Pond Design

I built our 1 acre pond about 3-4 years ago. I did a lot of research and planning. Mine is spring fed and next to a larger creek, as well as the watershed basin for my whole property. I installed sediment ponds, shunts, flood bypasses, as well as 2 drains, a fixed straight line drain to eliminate possible clogs, and an adjustable drain to control water level. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer.

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03-09-2005, 11:53

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Swimming Pond Design

You are right about the islands Murf. To do over again, I would still insist on my island, I just always wanted one. Mowing is a pain so I let it get a little wild and weed wack it twice a year A bridge would allow predators and mowers with more ease. A pair of Canadas do nest yearly, but they leave as soon as the young can fly. For the rest of the invading geese, 12 guage is the answer and I do resort to it regularly. A 22 just didn't scare them in the least. I am training my Appenzeller to give chase. They hate him. Only the nesters go to the island, the rest are happy on my yard area on shore. I make sure they are gone long before swimming season and limit their numbers at all times, they are crapping machines. One thing I have found very successful is not mowing anything near the pond or island until the young can fly. They tend not to stick around long in 12 inch high grass for fear of predators.

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03-14-2005, 20:09

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I believe there is a product called Aquashade? It is a dye that you add to the pond. It blocks the light which algae needs to grow. I have seen it work locally, but have never needed it myself. One kind makes the water look tropical blue, and one makes it black looking.

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