CLEMSON, S.C. — Dredging is often one of the larger projects a pond owner may consider; successful projects require careful planning and frequently involve hiring a professional experienced in planning, permitting, and completing similar work. This publication provides an overview of dredging considerations for recreational and farm ponds and is intended to inform pond owners, professional pond managers, and water resource professionals.
The scope of this publication is limited to returning a farm or recreational pond to original water storage capacity design conditions by removing non-contaminated sediment. Additional regulations likely apply to projects that expand, modify, or repair a pond; dredge within stormwater or industrial ponds; or if contamination is present or suspected of being present.
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–Clemson Extension Land Grant Press