Building Lake Corona

[jk96]

Will put out a measuring stick after this round of rain. So far with each fill I've lost a couple of inches initially before settling but not as much as this last round. A measuring stick will tell me if it's steady per day or slowing down.

 

[EddieWalker]

I used a plastic yard stick and put it in upside down so it was flush with the top of the water when full. When it dropped an inch, then 1 inch was exposed. When it was down 6 inches, then that's what was exposed on the yard stick.

For me, it was good to understand how much I lost from evaporation. I was nervous of a leak and this showed me that it wasn't leaking. I lose about 2 inches per week when it's hot out. Once Summer is over, I have zero loss.

 

[bindian]

You might be right, Eddie. I'm a fan of bentonite but worst case... Jk can augment his banks.

I agree with Eddie. 6 inches is a lot of lost water.

Bentonite is great when you know where the leak is. Just drop a few bags over the leak and wait and watch. When a pond is leaking all over, Bentonite can get $$$$. Sometimes discing bentonite in is the best way.
hugs, Brandi

 

[crmorse]

Update please? Enquiring minds want to know! I'm in NE Alabama and it's been like monsoons down here.

 

[KubotainNH]

I've been wondering too as we've had 5" of rain in the last week or so.

 

[dragoneggs]

Yep, JK it has been a month... what's up?

 

[civilian]

Yep, JK it has been a month... what's up?

Hopefully he is very busy with his wedding venue and his fireworks businesses. I to am anxious to see a picture of his new pond, but I will wait. Jon

 

[EddieWalker]

Add me to the list of people looking forward to seeing pictures of a full pond!!!!

 

[KubotainNH]

Any updates? I'd like to send some of our rain your way. I've had to remove water from my pool 3 times this summer and have yet to add any since I opened it.

 

[Wakey]

I think JK has started a new project. I wonder what he’s getting into this time.