Sand Pit Lake Design
Sand Pit Lake Design
(OP)
A client is having us look into a project that involves constructing a 200+ Acre recreational (boating, sking, fishing) "Sand Pit" lake. The project is located in the midwest in a broad sandy flood plain not far from a river. I have a good handle on the flood plain and enviromental issues, but not much experiance with the following topics:
-beech slopes
-underwater slopes
-lake Depth
-Dredging
-Docks
If anyone has ever worked on a lake such as this I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiances.
Also, is there any books or resouces on lake development out there?
Thanks,
-beech slopes
-underwater slopes
-lake Depth
-Dredging
-Docks
If anyone has ever worked on a lake such as this I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiances.
Also, is there any books or resouces on lake development out there?
Thanks,





RE: Sand Pit Lake Design
RE: Sand Pit Lake Design
Once out of the beach areas, the slope of the bottom can be 1 foot in 10. This allows shorter docks.
You should have a few deep spots for fish to winter over, 25-40 ft. deep.
Need some area for weds to grow.
Go look at a few small developed lakes and talk to the landowners and local bait shops about the lake.
Common sense and investigation will do you well.
Also talk to the Local Dept. of Nat. Resources about fish stocking rules
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com
RE: Sand Pit Lake Design
Great advice dicksewerrat, it would be time well spent looking at other lakes in the area.
And it has been awhile since I've been let out of my cubicle.