You have been searching high and low for the perfect property with a location where you can have your pond or lake. And today you finally found it. Now, what?
If the pond or lake already exists it best to start with an evaluation. This will give you a base line of what is going on and how the pond or lake functions. It will also give you an idea of what it will take to achieve your goals and care for it going forward.
However, you may not have a pond or lake and your interested in the BIG question… Should I make an offer on this property today before it disappears off the market? And how much would it cost to dig a farm pond? Right?
Typically, this is a question we get several times a month from someone who may or may not be serious about purchasing the land. Frequently, it can be a broker searching on behalf of a client who doesn’t even live in the area.
You can expect to spend about $50,000 for a small pond project to $250,000 for a large pond project. The real question is whether or not you can afford NOT to hire a professional.
There are many things to consider with the cost of digging a farm pond or lake. Here are a few things to consider.
- Water Source or Dig Well ($10k)
- Soil conditioning
- Bedrock depth
- Water Shed area & Water Supply
- Dirt Hauling or Spreading
- Water level fluctuation
- Digging Costs
- Depth of the pond
- Streams / rivers / permits / licenses
- Fish Habitats
- Fish Stocking
- Docks / Walking paths / Access
Click here to go to our blog with a FREE audio file that explains more about digging a pond or lake.
Please take a few minutes to listen to what Bob Lusk & Mike Otto have to say about choosing the perfect place for your pond or lake. You will be glad you did.
If you interested in us evaluating your property, please fill out the contact us form, explain your situation, and include the coordinates of the properties location. We will then use that data to review your site via satellite and quote you an evaluation price.
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