Saltwater Pond

Wayne_Freeman · Mar 4, 2009

This post is not directly related but I thought some of you would be able to help. I have a 5 acre saltwater pond that is fed by a spillway when the tide is high. We have a 6-7' tide change here in the Carolinas. The horizontal three foot diameter pipe runs 40' from the river to the pond where I have a 3 foot diameter riser with level regulator boards. This aluminum device last 10 years and begins leaking from corrosion. I am now digging it back up and am looking for a concrete replacement. Anybody have a heads up on a company that manufactures concrete spillways? Thanks for any help.

EddieWalker · Mar 4, 2009

Nothing specific, but most every area has at least one business that makes concrete products like storm drains, culverts and manholes for sewage lines. The one that I went to had all sorts of different things in their yard that I had no idea what they were for.

They are also kind of expensive, but engineered and approved for use by the local cities and counties.

For what you want to do, I'd look into making it yourself. If it's not something that you have the time or skill to do, be sure to check references on anybody you might hire. Allot of guys can do the same thing every day very well, but give them something unique, and they fall apart. I've had all sorts of issues with contractors who said they could do something, but after the fact, admitted to never having done it before and thought they could do it.

Of course, with the tide to deal with, I can imagine there are more challenges then just setting forms, tying rebar and getting the concrete poured.

Good luck, it sounds like an interesting project.

Eddie