How Do You Create A Pond From A Sinkhole?
At first sight, a sinkhole might seem to be the perfect location for a pristine pond. The naturally depressed area already accumulates water, and it seems simple enough to just widen the capacity of the hole. Special precautions and consultation are necessary, however, to determine if the project can be done and whether it will be successful. Step 1 Measure the water retention qualities of the sinkhole in question. Manually fill the sinkhole with water, and then monitor the water levels daily for a period of two to three weeks. Many sinkholes are sinkholes because they rest atop underground caves or crevices. These won’t become reliable ponds, although they may be adequate for temporary water reserves and offer a solution to drainage problems in the area. Step 2 Determine whether the sinkhole size is sufficient or if it will be necessary to widen or deepen the reserve. Some sinkholes are already depressed completely; they have sunk as much as they will sink. Others have only just begun
