2grit
Member
It has been suggested to me to cut a trench in the dike of a pond I am cleaning in order to drain all the water. I like the idea of doing this versus pumping the pond down. I'm just concerned that the cut won't heal and keep the water back once it refills.First of all, the facts: The pond is about a half acre in area. It's about 70 years old and never been cleaned. It is loaded with cattails and muck. The soil is hard clay. There is plenty of fall to facilitate this trench and drain the pond completely. The pond is always full except in the driest of years due to springs. Even when at it's driest it doesn't go down much. I would appreciate any input.