Pond Design: Planning for Your Pond in Texas

If you are planning a new pond construction project, from the beginning of your construction project, you should work closely with an experienced contractor who can consider elements like proper pond design, location, topography of the land, soil type, and similar factors in the planning stage.

There are dozens of publications and resources that offer advice and tips on pond design, but it is always best to work with someone you can trust, basing your choice on years of experience building ponds in your area. This helps ensure that the company has met the challenges of pond design and construction in the variety of Texas soils that may be encountered in your project.

At Southwestern Materials, our professional pond contractors know the ins and outs of pond design thanks to years of experience building ponds across the state of Texas. We specialize in clay bentonite lined ponds in Texas, so contact us today to get started!

Key Elements of Pond Design

When planning for pond design and construction, it is important to look at each of the elements of pond design in more detail. We often put safety at the top of the priority list. While you should always consider the safety of people and animals that will be in or near the pond, we can help you understand how a poorly constructed pond can cause significant damage if a dam fails or if the watershed is not suitable for handling excess water. Our experience through the years has helped us avoid issues with Texas laws and regulations, as well. This is a major benefit of working with experts in pond design and construction.

Soil variations are one of the most important items to be considered in pond design. As in many states, Texas soils can present unique challenges during planning and construction stages. Some of these issues can be addressed with the use of sodium bentonite clay, an all-natural material that is exceptional at sealing ponds during construction or repair. This is important when there are issues with site geology as well.

As we visit and inspect your property during the pond design process, we will pay particular attention to the topography of your land. Costs can increase greatly if a lot of excavation and earth-moving is necessary. We will be able to make recommendations to ensure the best possible outcome of your project based on our long experience in pond design, construction, and repair.

Pond Design: Choosing Your Site

As experienced professionals who have planned, designed, and constructed many ponds throughout the state of Texas, we know that selecting a site is just as important as the construction process. That is why we devote ample time to pond design before any dirt is moved.

In the pond design process, we can identify some minor issues that may be corrected. However, we may find that there is very little chance of successful pond construction with some locations. While we will certainly take your ideas into consideration when we inspect your site, keep in mind that some sites are just not suitable for a pond. Among the items that must be considered are:

• Safety of people and animals
• Ability of soil to hold water
• Geology of the soil – including rock, sand, and current moisture content
• Watershed topography
• Drainage and overflow

At Southwestern Materials, we feel our experience in Texas pond construction separates us from the rest, and we invite you to find out for yourself! Contact our Texas pond design experts to learn more about how our clay bentonite lined ponds can provide you with years of functionality.