Adding ponds to your residential or agricultural property will provide multiple benefits. A modest investment in professional pond design and construction will add to your property’s usefulness as well as its permanent monetary and enjoyment value. Here are some of the many ways they will improve your property.

Appraisers and real estate agents weigh the value of ponds when establishing market values for the property. They add an average of 6 percent to overall property values, and smaller properties typically see higher than average increases in market value. Available water sources and recreational opportunities greatly enhance the curb appeal of virtually any property. There is no practical downside to marketing property with quality surface water. The upside includes a significant advantage in attracting buyers interested in available ponds for recreational and commercial uses. Even buyers not initially motivated to search for land with ponds will be impressed by the aesthetic impact of attractive landscaping, including a beautiful water feature.

Properties of all sizes with ponds sell on the real estate market on average 20 percent faster than properties without surface water. The attraction made on potential buyers gives sellers an immediate advantage over competing properties.

Multiple high-value land uses are possible with available surface water supply provided by ponds. Large farms, as well as small homestead farms, find that the available water supply provided by them makes raising animals and crops much easier and less expensive. They are fed by rainfall, surface runoff, and springs to provide a source for grazing animals to satisfy their water needs. They provide a ready source for crop irrigation and other agricultural requirements. Using one as a water source considerably lowers the demand placed on a well. The savings for properties using a governmental water source can be very substantial over time.

They also provide opportunities for private and commercial aquaculture. Even small ponds can support the production of valuable fish, including catfish, bass, and panfish species. Ornamental and aquarium freshwater species can also provide a hobby that provides revenue. A properly designed pond with a proper water supply can support fish production throughout the year in our part of Columbia, Indiana.

Professional design and construction are often useful on properties with problems with stormwater runoff, erosion problems, and periodic flooding. Ponds can be created as either detention or retention reservoirs. Detention ponds act as a conduit for problem surface water and do not hold water permanently. Retention ponds are designed to hold water at a desired level permanently. Properly constructed and maintained retention ponds capture runoff water and use natural processes to reduce pollutants and toxins from surface runoff. With proper landscaping and vegetation along the banks, erosion and surface stability can be maintained for retention ponds.

Yards and surrounding areas that suffer from poor drainage and are soggy or damp can often be addressed through pond construction. Property that cannot drain fast enough to eliminate surface water can find an outlet for excess water into a pond that allows for the water to escape. In addition to keeping desired areas dry, the additional runoff will increase the supply for new retention ponds.

Ponds of all sizes provide multiple opportunities for recreational use. A large number of the freshwater species found in Columbia can be stocked in a private fishing pond, and family and friends can enjoy year-round fun going for bass, catfish, panfish, and other species. Spring-fed ponds of sufficient depth can even support brook trout.

With proper algae control, a pond can also make for a great swimming hole or just a good place to float in the water and relax on hot summer days. Even small ones are excellent for kayak or paddleboat exercise, and many will easily support moderate-sized boats using trolling motors or paddles to get around. They provide an excellent setting for outdoor entertaining around a grill or on a dock where family and friends can enjoy a great evening breeze while watching the sun go down.

Jordan Excavating LLC is your trusted professional firm for all of your questions about pond construction and maintenance throughout Columbia. Our unmatched customer service and attention to detail will assure that your design fits the surface water control and pond-building needs. Contact us today for a comprehensive estimate for your custom pond design.