pilot-werx
Gold Member
As part of the construction of my new dairy barn, I have constructed a pond that will eventually stocked with rainbow trout. The question I have is in regards to the outlet. Currently, I had the excavation company use a slab of granite as the overflow control point and then used rip-rap on the outfall. Although it is not apparent, the banks are sloped so no run-off from the surrounding ground can enter. Although it does not show in the pictures, the pond is hydraulically connected to a smaller pool via a 4" pipe. The water that feeds the smaller pools is 100% spring fed and flows at a rate of 7,000 GPD.
My question is, is the outlet sufficient? The pond is 100% clay lined (20' deep) with the top 6' being coated in fabric and rip-rap.
My question is, is the outlet sufficient? The pond is 100% clay lined (20' deep) with the top 6' being coated in fabric and rip-rap.
