Banks should be fairly sharp, between 45 and 30 degrees, providing for rapid drop-off to water at least several feet deep to avoid warm and stagnant areas.ДonвЂ™t go for fancy curves and backwaters, since such places slow water movement, encourage algae growth and poor oxygenation for fish. Conversely, a good grading plan avoids creating areas of shallow water or gradually descending banks, especially likely to occur near the upper end of the farm pond. It is not advisable to build a large farm pond if you have to create a high and steep artificial earthwork. Especially avoid extreme drops where soil erosion can occur around the banks or on the lower side of the dam. Grading should compromise as much as possible with the original slopes. If, on the other hand, the supply of water is unlimited, you may plan on as large a farm pond design as is physically and economically practical. A skilled excavator can advise you on the practical area to consider. Do not attempt to build a second Lake Mead if you depend upon a small stream, springs or runoff. The first consideration is water volume and availability.

The key to a fine farm pond design is proper initial construction.

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