Farm Pond Construction · Falling Waters, WV · October 24, 2026
Farm Pond Construction in Falling Waters, WV
A pond only works if it holds water. Site selection, soil and how the dam is built make the difference between a pond and a wet spot.
How we build a pond
- Check the site, soils and drainage area
- Strip topsoil from the dam footprint
- Build the dam with a compacted core
- Install an overflow and spillway
- Shape, seed and straw the banks
Picking the right spot
Around Falling Waters, as across much of the Eastern Panhandle, limestone ground can make a pond leak if the site and soils aren't right. Choosing the spot and checking the soil comes before any digging.
Built to last
A compacted core, banks shaped at a stable slope and a properly sized overflow keep a pond from leaking or washing out in a heavy storm.
Common questions
Can you fix an old pond?
Yes. We clean out silted-in ponds and repair leaking or eroding banks.
Do I need a permit?
Larger ponds and dams can require permits. We'll help you figure out what applies before work starts.
Have a similar job in Falling Waters?
We'll come look at it, tell you what it takes and put a real number on it. Free on-site estimates.
Call (304) 433-4225 Request an estimate