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Top Ten Questions About Irrigation Ponds

Do irrigation ponds damage the environment?

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Irrigation Ponds and the Future

In February 2022, scientists reported that the American West is currently in a megadrought, the worst that has been seen for a long time. 

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Managing Algae

Algae is the ever-present cloud that hangs over many pond operations, whether the pond is built for irrigation, recreational fishing, a backyard garden spot, a fire pond, or even just aesthetic enhancement

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Maintaining Your Irrigation Pond

When your pond relies on a compacted soil/clay layer to prevent stored water from seeping away

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Irrigation Ponds: Where’s the Water Coming From?

It’s a reasonable question: If water is already scarce, how am I going to fill up an irrigation pond?

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Siting and Managing an Irrigation Reservoir

When choosing a site for an irrigation reservoir, you’ll want to work in concert with the designer to select several site options

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Designing to Avoid Water Loss

There are two basic types of dams, and either can be used when creating an irrigation pond. 

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The Basics of Designing an Irrigation Pond

If you’ve decided, or are still considering, using an irrigation pond in your operations, it’s a good time to take a good look at the elements involved in designing a pond that will meet your specific needs.

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Why Should I Build an Irrigation Pond?

Installing an irrigation pond on your property can offer several benefits, including water security, improved crop production and reduced long-term costs

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What is an Irrigation Pond?

The term irrigation pond refers to a constructed body of water located adjacent to agricultural land and designated for irrigation purposes. 

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What to Look for in an Irrigation Pond Liner

Now that you have selected which type of liner you’ll be working with between clay, concrete, and flexible liners, it’s time to narrow down the requirements of what to look for in the liner itself.

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What Should I Use to Line My Irrigation Pond?

Liners provide an excellent option for retaining water for farm owners who are unable to hold water with just soil alone.

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How to Shape and Size Your Irrigation Pond

Now that you have a general idea of where to start building, you will want to decide on the size of your irrigation pond. 

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Where Should I Build an Irrigation Pond?

There are a few essentials you need to keep in mind when determining the placement of your new irrigation pond.

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How to Save on Water with an Irrigation Pond

As water supplies continue to become more uncertain in drier states like California, it’s worth putting forth the concentrated effort to institute irrigation ponds on your own property. 

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Should I Build an Irrigation Pond? Understanding Irrigation Basics

Irrigation has provided civilizations across the world with an abundance of crop assistance. Not only does irrigation help increase food production, but it can also protect against drought and increase your overall revenue. 

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A Brief History of Irrigation Ponds

Irrigation can be used to maintain landscapes, grow agricultural crops, and revegetate soils in dry areas or during periods of below-average rainfall.

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Benefits of Irrigation Ponds

Irrigation ponds have excellent potential to improve agricultural water security. These ponds help with the provision, capture, and storage of water for irrigation across the country.

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What is an Irrigation Pond?

One of the most popular reasons to build a pond is for irrigation. An irrigation pond is a manmade pond designed to capture, distribute, and store water for an array of agricultural purposes.

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