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tom_sjc 02-17-2018 08:56 PM

Lots Backing up to Retention Ponds
 
What are the disadvantages of a lot that has a retention pond in the back yard?

More mosquitoes?
Alligators chasing your wife?
Do they ever go dry and stink?
Who maintains the area near the retention pond?

Thanks

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rjm1cc 02-17-2018 09:54 PM

Do a studly of how many sink holes are near ponds.

kcrazorbackfan 02-17-2018 09:56 PM

Sinkholes draining the pond; it taking awhile to get the hole plugged then taking forever to get the pond level back up. Then, a sinkhole draining the pond again, taking more time to get it plugged again and forever, again, to get the level back up.

In between all this time, plants sprouting and growing like crazy with the sun/heat/moisture we have.

A home with a water view is not guaranteed to have a water view forever; ask a realtor. But, it is beautiful while it lasts.

villagetinker 02-17-2018 10:01 PM

There are different types of retention ponds, some are used for watering the golf courses, these typically have a maintained (or minimum maintained) water level, some others are water run off collection, and may go dry or swampy during conditions of low rain. There have been reports of odors coming from some ponds, typically twice a year I think. Gators are a possibility, but snakes and other wildlife are probably a larger possibility. As for maintenance, check with the sales agent, then double check with the documents for the property.
As noted on other threads, the water view you see today is probably NOT the water view you will see tomorrow. If this is important to you, please investigate this thoroughly do not just use this forum.
Hope this helps.

asianthree 02-18-2018 07:57 AM

We have a water view, it has basically stayed the same since 2010. Except for 2017 when the hurricane dumped all the rain then it did its job, rose a good ten feet and kept water from our houses. Two trees did not survive the storm, around the pond, they were remove about 6 weeks after the storm. Other trees had damage, and branches were trimmed. So far no sink hole has appeared.

Advantage no neighbors behind, pelicans, ducks and other birds fly in. So far no gator has moved in, but not a big deal. Those who have a water view love them.

Marathon Man 02-18-2018 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjm1cc (Post 1516222)
Do a studly of how many sink holes are near ponds.

Quote:

Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1516224)
There are different types of retention ponds, some are used for watering the golf courses, these typically have a maintained (or minimum maintained) water level, some others are water run off collection, and may go dry or swampy during conditions of low rain. There have been reports of odors coming from some ponds, typically twice a year I think. Gators are a possibility, but snakes and other wildlife are probably a larger possibility. As for maintenance, check with the sales agent, then double check with the documents for the property.
As noted on other threads, the water view you see today is probably NOT the water view you will see tomorrow. If this is important to you, please investigate this thoroughly do not just use this forum.
Hope this helps.

These are the best two answers. Especially the part that I have bolded.

rustyp 02-18-2018 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom_sjc (Post 1516210)
What are the disadvantages of a lot that has a retention pond in the back yard?

More mosquitoes?
Alligators chasing your wife?
Do they ever go dry and stink?
Who maintains the area near the retention pond?

Thanks

(Retiring August 2018 Yahoo!)

I thought you wee seeking disadvantages.

tom_sjc 02-18-2018 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1516282)
I thought you wee seeking disadvantages.

Funny Guy. So I'm guessing your wife doesn't know your forum name.

Two Bills 02-19-2018 09:00 AM

Alligators chasing wife?

With my wife? They wouldn't dare!

rustyp 02-19-2018 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom_sjc (Post 1516522)
Funny Guy. So I'm guessing your wife doesn't know your forum name.

She may not know my name but she has my number.

Lottoguy 02-19-2018 09:42 AM

You forgot one ---------------->>> Sinkholes

bluedivergirl 02-19-2018 10:46 AM

We have a lot on a pond connected to Evans Prairie. It went down during the recent drought, but being attached to the Prairie it did not go dry.

We do see alligators regularly, both small and large. The big boys like to sun on the bank. They have never come anywhere near us, and they don't concern me.

Recently, there were two otters running about. They are cute as the dickens, but don't be fooled. They are top-notch predators. One of them caught a fish, and swam around on his back, admiring his prize.

We have the usual birds, an occasional snake and once in a great while, turtles. I was fascinated to see they have a little snorkel on the top of their head.

Topspinmo 02-21-2018 01:17 PM

My concern living close to retention pond would be sinkhole. IMO and theory's are ( I'm no hydrology major, but didn't fall off the Turpin truck yesterday) and what I have observed many things can cause pond to loose it water. Weight of the pond water the water will seek path of least resistance. Sometimes this is straight down, hole in liner or weak spot or pushing out the side around drainage pipes. IMO sinkholes inline with drain tubes or transfer tube the water has seek path along the drain tubes and then seep downward weakening the roof Of cavity below. I guess these drain tubing at least 15 or 20 feet below ground level in spots.

Now enough seepage has remove enough soil above the cavity the roof caves in. I'Ve noticed this on few retention ponds the were drained due to sinkholes. It's double edged sword got have them and danger that comes with them. Feel free to rebuttal this cause it's just my opinion and theory on retention pond sink holes.


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