skip to main content

Evaporation for a pond estimate help?

19 years ago

Hi,

I am building a house and wanted to have a pond by the front door that would be 16' X 4' and 2' deep, so essentially I have 128 cubic feet of water. I am planning for the pond to be made out of concrete. It is on the south side with next no shade. There will be a 3' water fall at one end. There will be some vegetation and a few fish...

Not sure if there are any other variables, any help would be appreciated.

thanks Mark

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (3)

garbird
19 years ago
Depends a lot on temperature and relative humidity, but in the summertime in KY my ponds loose about an inch a week to evaporation.
landey1230
19 years ago
I live in Buckeye, AZ and it gets pretty hot these days. I tend to lose an inch a day. 1/5 of it is due to splashing, which I need to adjust.
Related Professionals
Florence Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Lancaster Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Evansville Landscape Contractors · Somerset Landscape Contractors · Portland Landscape Contractors · Marquette Landscape Contractors · Portsmouth Landscape Contractors · Canton Landscape Contractors · Phoenix Landscape Contractors · Fayetteville Stone, Pavers & Concrete · Rockford Stone, Pavers & Concrete · Jamestown Stone, Pavers & Concrete · Bennington Stone, Pavers & Concrete · Cheyenne Stone, Pavers & Concrete · Anchorage Stone, Pavers & Concrete
camerahappy
19 years ago
You might want to check with some other people but I've been told that concrete is not good for the fish & can make them sick. Good luck Pond liner is better if your going to have fish.

Related Stories

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING How to Make a Pond

By Mitchell Parker

You can make an outdoor fish paradise of your own, for less than you might think. But you'll need this expert design wisdom

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Koi Find Friendly Shores in Any Garden Style

By Marianne Lipanovich

A pond full of colorful koi can be a delightful addition to just about any landscape or garden

REMODELING GUIDES Houzzers to the Rescue: Users Solve Design Dilemmas

By Vanessa Brunner

The proof is in the painting — and the pond. As Houzz users hit 100,000 discussions, see some of the results of their advice and ideas

EARTH DAY Grow a Beautiful Garden With Ecofriendly Greywater

By Greywater Corps

Reducing home water waste means lower bills and a healthier planet. Here's how to set up a greywater home irrigation system that can help

GREEN BUILDING Going Solar at Home: Solar Panel Basics

By Christine Tusher

Save money on electricity and reduce your carbon footprint by installing photovoltaic panels. This guide will help you get started

SAVING WATER 11 Ways to Save Water at Home

By Carol Crotta

Whether you live in a drought-stricken area or just want to help preserve a precious resource, here are things you can do to use less water

REMODELING GUIDES Should You Stay or Should You Go for a Remodel? 10 Points to Ponder

By Ventana Construction LLC

Consider these renovation realities to help you decide whether to budget for temporary housing

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Porch Life: Banish the Bugs

By Becky Harris

Don't let insects be the bane of your sweet tea and swing time. These screening and product ideas will help keep bugs at bay on the porch

GREEN DECORATING Easy Green: Big and Small Ways to Be More Water-Wise at Home

By Laura Gaskill

These 20 tips can help us all make the best use of a precious resource. How do you save water in summer?

LANDSCAPE DESIGN Landscaping Tricks to Manage Stormwater Runoff

By Mariana Pickering (Emu Building Science)

Help rainwater absorb slowly back into the earth with paving grids, gravel beds and other porous systems

Sponsored

High Point Cabinets

21 Reviews

Columbus' Experienced Custom Cabinet Builder | 4x Best of Houzz Winner