Pond Construction

[Mark Knutson]

I would like to put together an above ground pond this summer and wanted some opinions on whether my construction idea would work.  I would like to use 2" x 12" boards for the sides. Probably  two boards tall or about 23 inches. I was thinking I would have room for a ten foot by eight foot  pond.  would puting screws in the corners be enough to keep it together if I put some corner braces in like eight inch boards cut to 45 degrees on each end for reinforcement.   Thanks in advance for your thoughts on the matter.

[lefty o]

assuming you are going to line this wooden thing with plastic , or rubber, id think you would want some stakes along the outside down the length of the boards to keep it from bowing outwards.

[Mark Knutson]

I know there is underlayment you can buy to protect the liner so I would definetly do that.  I would agree that some vertical boards on the outside would keep it in place.  Maybe some big stakes of some type would prevent it from moving.

 

[Tanked]

I could not find a form calculator that matches my math skills.  I would add vertical bracing to all sides. and corners.  A pond measuring  8'x10'x2' will hold upwards from 9000# of water that wants out.  Over time, if not immediately, it is a very safe bet that the sides will bulge. adding stress to the corners.

[Widgets]

Here are some pond ideas.

http://www.victoria-adventure.org/water_gardening/png/2-3/Vol2_No3_076_096.pdf