Building Lake Corona
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Hopefully this project doesn't come to a quick end. I'll check the water level in a couple of days. Not sure what to expect at the moment with such a small amount of initial water to monitor. With the temps in the 60's to low 70's I shouldn't loose much if any to evaporation. If it's gone in a few days I'll know the soil doesn't have enough clay mix. If it's still there I'll continue on when dry enough.
bindian
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Have you checked the area behind the dam for seepage? Ideal slope for pond slopes is 3-1. So a dam 15 feet tall would be 45 feet wide at the bottom of the slope. That is just one side of the dam. Both sides would equal 30 feet at the base. That would be awesome if you have the room.
Moving lots of dirt gets to be monotonous. I know. Just spent the last 4 days moving dirt and spreading it on the dam for a little more height and width at the top.
Also seeded with Bermuda grass seed. I pumped the level down to move the dirt and install cinder blocks in the swallow end for Fathead minnows. Now, I look forward to rain.hugs, Brandi
Molalla1
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I would say so the one picture showing it holding water looks promising .
Molalla1
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You have done a excellent job on that pond bindian . . . :thumbsup:
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I agree!!!! My biggest concern was water permeating thru the rock layer in the base of the ditch. That would be very obvious. If there's not a noticeable trickle of water escaping under the base I think he's good. Hope so for sure!!
Agreed.
So far so good. Just walked back to take a look. Made 1" marks on the pole so I can keep track. I've lost 1/4" in 24 hours. I built the bottom of the pond about 4 feet higher than the rock shelf I hit so the back side of the dam is much lower than the front side. No water on the back side at the moment.
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Kyle_in_Tex
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It seems to be holding so far....so good. Hope it holds.
I wonder if all the traversing with the skid steer packs it down to help it hold water?
Brandi, your pond is looking great.
I wonder if all the traversing with the skid steer packs it down to help it hold water?
Brandi, your pond is looking great.
So far so good. Just walked back to take a look. Made 1" marks on the pole so I can keep track. I've lost 1/4" in 24 hours. I built the bottom of the pond about 4 feet higher than the rock shelf I hit so the back side of the dam is much lower than the front side. No water on the back side at the moment.
Looking good!
:thumbsup:
Molalla1
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Yes . . . :thumbsup:
bindian
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It has taken a while. Been working on it here and there since 2012 when I dug the original pond with an island. You can see more of it here............ https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/251326-instant-pond.html
hugs, Brandi
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Great drone videos, JK 96. Good job on the "Lake Corona" project. I just have my 5 acres here, but we enjoy it a lot. I am usually too busy working as a substitute teacher in our local high school (supplements my pension so I can buy important stuff like tractors), but that is out for now, so we are out most every day re-opening walking paths through our woods. Amazing how quickly that brush takes over.
Hi Mike,
Thanks. I agree on the brush. We have some pretty wicked timber here in places. I've done a lot of clearing the last year getting it to the point where it's easier to walk. I've been especially focused on getting rid of all of the honey locust along the field edges.
This morning the water is down about 1/2" total over 36+ hours. You can see the one inch mark under the water surface in the below pic. I expected more just from the soil taking in water and getting saturated so I think I'm good as far as being able to seal the pond well with the dirt we have. My next step will be clearing all of the brush and timber that will be inside the final water line then removing top soil. The 2nd picture is looking north from the dam. This is the area I think I'm going to pull dirt from for building up the dam. There is more than enough here for what I need and will also increase the size of the main pond area.
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Thanks. I agree on the brush. We have some pretty wicked timber here in places. I've done a lot of clearing the last year getting it to the point where it's easier to walk. I've been especially focused on getting rid of all of the honey locust along the field edges.
This morning the water is down about 1/2" total over 36+ hours. You can see the one inch mark under the water surface in the below pic. I expected more just from the soil taking in water and getting saturated so I think I'm good as far as being able to seal the pond well with the dirt we have. My next step will be clearing all of the brush and timber that will be inside the final water line then removing top soil. The 2nd picture is looking north from the dam. This is the area I think I'm going to pull dirt from for building up the dam. There is more than enough here for what I need and will also increase the size of the main pond area.
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dodge man
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Any idea how many acres drains into it.
It looks like there is about 15 acres that drains into the pond area which usually means it would support a 1 acre pond. This one should be about 1.5 acres when finished.
