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 Where to begin on digging a pond?
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04/22/18 02:34 PM
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bloo_rainger
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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.
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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond?
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04/23/18 07:35 PM
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salex
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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?
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06/11/18 07:22 PM
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donothin
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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.
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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond?
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06/12/18 09:32 AM
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Dave Davidson
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Agree with Steve. Education is the cheapest part of the process.
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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond?
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09/03/18 08:22 PM
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pil,b
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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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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond?
[Re: pil,b]
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09/03/18 10:33 PM
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salex
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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. 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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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond?
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10/09/18 09:46 PM
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Txduckhunter
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I suggest a 55 acre lake on your 60 acres. Less property maintenance and more fishing time!
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Re: Where to begin on digging a pond?
[Re: salex]
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10/10/18 03:21 AM
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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. 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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