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Where to begin on digging a pond? #12725993 04/22/18 02:34 PM
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Ive thought about maybe having a pond dug on my property but dont know where to start. Ideally I would like to have it be a bass lake. Ive got sixty acres of land. Dont know what the ideal size would be or depth or multiple depths. How do I get started.

Re: Where to begin on digging a pond? [Re: bloo_rainger] #12726168 04/22/18 05:52 PM
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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond? [Re: bloo_rainger] #12726236 04/22/18 06:59 PM
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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond? [Re: bloo_rainger] #12727543 04/23/18 07:35 PM
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Last edited by salex; 04/23/18 07:38 PM.

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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond? [Re: bloo_rainger] #12788142 06/11/18 07:22 PM
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Check with your local NRCS, National Resource Conservation Service. They are usually good for staking a pond and helping with the design and possibly stocking.

Re: Where to begin on digging a pond? [Re: bloo_rainger] #12788855 06/12/18 09:32 AM
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Agree with Steve. Education is the cheapest part of the process.

Re: Where to begin on digging a pond? [Re: bloo_rainger] #12885903 09/03/18 08:22 PM
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I think you will need a permit from water district or state ( I know it's your land ) but check it out.

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Originally Posted By: pil,b
I think you will need a permit from water district or state ( I know it's your land ) but check it out.


A permit is only needed when the pond exceeds 200 acre feet. So, this means you could build a 20 acre lake that has an average depth of 10 feet before you need a permit. The state of Texas is one of the most landowner friendly states in the US. Most states require permitting for any size pond. NY and California require a crazy amount of unnecessary paperwork.


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I suggest a 55 acre lake on your 60 acres. Less property maintenance and more fishing time!

Re: Where to begin on digging a pond? [Re: salex] #12929073 10/10/18 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted By: salex
Originally Posted By: pil,b
I think you will need a permit from water district or state ( I know it's your land ) but check it out.


A permit is only needed when the pond exceeds 200 acre feet. So, this means you could build a 20 acre lake that has an average depth of 10 feet before you need a permit. The state of Texas is one of the most landowner friendly states in the US. Most states require permitting for any size pond. NY and California require a crazy amount of unnecessary paperwork.


But dont go to the NRCS office. They will come up with any way they can to block it.

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