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Hi all, I'm a new member from Minnesota.
My current pond is about 7 x 4' with an additional 5-6 feet of creek bed and a waterfall at the far end. We have added a paver patio next to the pond area last fall, and now with the additional landscaping around the patio, the edges of the pond are no longer the high spot of the area. We had a severe rainstorm yesterday, and much dirt from the adjoining new grass plantings ran into the pond and overflowing it. It was enough that I couldn't see more than half an inch into the water. I had just put my goldfish into the pond that morning, so I had to quickly get them back out. I got most of the 6" goldfish out safely, but sadly, one did not make it.
The picture I have attached, (I hope) shows the general layout. What is the bottom of the photo is the area that is higher than the rest. My original intent was to leave well enough alone this year and to tackle making a bigger pond next summer, but I think I may have to deal with it now.
I realize that I will have to raise the pond edges so the liner is higher than the surrounding landscapes, but I'm not sure how to proceed. The patio level is almost a foot higher than the pond edge at this point, and the other side is still at pond level.. Can I just add a dirt berm around the existing area and add a new liner? I'm hoping some folks here may have some better ideas. I have a family friend getting married in my yard in mid-august, so whatever I do, I need to get it started. TIA!
My current pond is about 7 x 4' with an additional 5-6 feet of creek bed and a waterfall at the far end. We have added a paver patio next to the pond area last fall, and now with the additional landscaping around the patio, the edges of the pond are no longer the high spot of the area. We had a severe rainstorm yesterday, and much dirt from the adjoining new grass plantings ran into the pond and overflowing it. It was enough that I couldn't see more than half an inch into the water. I had just put my goldfish into the pond that morning, so I had to quickly get them back out. I got most of the 6" goldfish out safely, but sadly, one did not make it.
The picture I have attached, (I hope) shows the general layout. What is the bottom of the photo is the area that is higher than the rest. My original intent was to leave well enough alone this year and to tackle making a bigger pond next summer, but I think I may have to deal with it now.
I realize that I will have to raise the pond edges so the liner is higher than the surrounding landscapes, but I'm not sure how to proceed. The patio level is almost a foot higher than the pond edge at this point, and the other side is still at pond level.. Can I just add a dirt berm around the existing area and add a new liner? I'm hoping some folks here may have some better ideas. I have a family friend getting married in my yard in mid-august, so whatever I do, I need to get it started. TIA!