ITHINKICAN
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We have looked at many options and are down to two final options.
(option 1)
Part I of the project are the two ponds. We have interviewed, seen photo albums and seen completed work of a Company that does ponds only. They want a lot of money to do a 1/4 acre pond at 9 feet deep & another pond slightly less than 1/4 acre and approx 6-8 feet deep. We are guessing they will do a 1:5 slope (one foot for each five). We are guessing they might cut a corner or two on the size. Based on the many times we've talked it appears they won't be very cooperative to any last minute adjustments. But they say they will place the dirt wherever we want it - we are going to use 98% of it for a dirt bike track - we are not sure how that will turn out. BUT all they do is ponds so we are guessing the ponds will probably hold... lots of guessing as you can see. AFTER the two ponds are done we have a company that builds dirt bike tracks. Part II is the building of the dirt bike track - part II of the project will cost money too.
(option 2)
The Company that builds dirt bike tracks can do both projects. Dig both ponds and also do the dirt bike track. They are not experts at ponds but using them for both projects can save us a lot of money. They will be very cooperative about last minute adjustments. And the other reason I am leaning towards them is because in essence - the dirt bike track will be nearly free.
We believe the soil is 100% clay. There are ponds in a in nearby subdivisions and the company that did them claims they went almost 15 feet down and all they found was clay. I am guessing with 100% clay - it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to dig a pond that holds water? Does anyone agree/disagree?
Anyway (and sorry for wasting your time up til now) - How do I measure the outside edge of a 1/4 acre pond and or a 1/3 acre pond and or a 1/2 acre pond. I'd like to measure for a 1/3 or 1/2 pond before anyone comes out with equipment. Then I'd like to tell them the first XX amount of distance I want a 1:10 slope... or even 1:20... and then at the start of the actual 1/4 pond let it have the 1:5 slope... this way we got at least 1/4 acre plus the extra part... plus the track with the huge discount.... not sure if that makes sense.
And at what point would someone typically start the big decline... we want 9+ feet in depth... maybe some day we can have fish.
Any other input would be helpful. Basically we want lots and lots of dirt. Yes, it will be 800-900 truckloads... but the track is going to be huge like the ones you see on tv.
Thanx!! :thumbsup:
(option 1)
Part I of the project are the two ponds. We have interviewed, seen photo albums and seen completed work of a Company that does ponds only. They want a lot of money to do a 1/4 acre pond at 9 feet deep & another pond slightly less than 1/4 acre and approx 6-8 feet deep. We are guessing they will do a 1:5 slope (one foot for each five). We are guessing they might cut a corner or two on the size. Based on the many times we've talked it appears they won't be very cooperative to any last minute adjustments. But they say they will place the dirt wherever we want it - we are going to use 98% of it for a dirt bike track - we are not sure how that will turn out. BUT all they do is ponds so we are guessing the ponds will probably hold... lots of guessing as you can see. AFTER the two ponds are done we have a company that builds dirt bike tracks. Part II is the building of the dirt bike track - part II of the project will cost money too.
(option 2)
The Company that builds dirt bike tracks can do both projects. Dig both ponds and also do the dirt bike track. They are not experts at ponds but using them for both projects can save us a lot of money. They will be very cooperative about last minute adjustments. And the other reason I am leaning towards them is because in essence - the dirt bike track will be nearly free.
We believe the soil is 100% clay. There are ponds in a in nearby subdivisions and the company that did them claims they went almost 15 feet down and all they found was clay. I am guessing with 100% clay - it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to dig a pond that holds water? Does anyone agree/disagree?
Anyway (and sorry for wasting your time up til now) - How do I measure the outside edge of a 1/4 acre pond and or a 1/3 acre pond and or a 1/2 acre pond. I'd like to measure for a 1/3 or 1/2 pond before anyone comes out with equipment. Then I'd like to tell them the first XX amount of distance I want a 1:10 slope... or even 1:20... and then at the start of the actual 1/4 pond let it have the 1:5 slope... this way we got at least 1/4 acre plus the extra part... plus the track with the huge discount.... not sure if that makes sense.
And at what point would someone typically start the big decline... we want 9+ feet in depth... maybe some day we can have fish.
Any other input would be helpful. Basically we want lots and lots of dirt. Yes, it will be 800-900 truckloads... but the track is going to be huge like the ones you see on tv.
Thanx!! :thumbsup:
