Project funding: 75% by Shad Ditch watershed program,
25% by land owner.
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Pond #1.
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Standard installation of anti-seep collars include digging trench with backhoe, placing collar against downhill side of trench, backfilling and compacting the trench with backhoe to the bottom of the pipe.
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Most ponds of this size normally have 3 anti-seeps installed.
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Pond #2.
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Different view of pond #2.
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Back side of #2 dam showing overflow pipe outlet and emergency spillway.
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West finger feeding #2 pond. The pond is just starting to fill up and has about 3' of water at this stage. Obstacles such as old pipes and pallets were placed in the bottom to add fish habitat.