Stormwater Retention Pond
Stormwater Control Management is serious business! Stormwater Control Measures are needed to control runaway stormwater runoff that can cause serious damage to your property, including flooding, erosion, and vegetation damage.
Pond Lake Management can help you construct, and maintain a stormwater retention pond in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and all counties in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina.
What is a Retention Pond?
A stormwater retention pond – also known as a “stormwater basin” – is constructed to replicate normal water runoff. When rain falls on a surface that doesn’t allow water to soak into the ground, it flows into your retention pond or “drainage pond” via a network of drainage pipes. Unlike detention ponds, which temporarily hold water before releasing it downstream, retention ponds are designed to hold a permanent pool of water. This standing water helps to settle out pollutants and provides a habitat for aquatic plants, and wildlife.
The pond also features a system of inlets and outlets that manage the flow of water. The inlet allows stormwater to enter the pond, where all of the bad stuff – sediments and pollutants – settle to the bottom. The drainage pipe, typically set higher than the base of the pond, allows water to slowly flow downstream, controlling the potential flooding, and erosion risk. Pond Lake Management recommends you use a trash bar guard on your drain outlets to prevent trash, and debris from clogging your drain pipes.
The purpose of a retention pond is to allow plants, and other organisms within the pond break down pollutants, improving the water quality before it is released. Dirt, and plant debris will settle to the bottom of the pond over time. Install an aeration or fountain system to help circulate the pond oxygenating the water, and improve the health of your pond.
Stormwater Control Measures in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and all of Central North Carolina.
Construct, Repair, Replace
Whether your need is a new retention pond, repairs to an existing stormwater basin or a total replacement we can help.
We can help with shore stabilization, riparian buffers, erosion, sediment removal, and inlet, and drainage solutions.
Stormwater Pond Maintenance
The team at Pond Lake Management are experts at maintaining your pond. Whether it is vegetation control, installing a fountain, or aerator, or stocking fish we have you covered.
For ongoing pond management, consider a pond maintenance plan.
Compliance Inspections
We are certified, and experienced at compliance certifications that meet the requirements of the North Carolina Stormwater Design Manual.
We will complete the Stormwater Pond inspections, and help file inspection documents with the appropriate municipality.
Stormwater Management Services We Offer
Retention Ponds
Retention Pond
A stormwater retention pond captures, and holds water runoff, allowing pollutants, and sediment to sink to the to bottom improving the water quality.
Detention Ponds
Detention Pond
A detention basin/pond temporarily stores stormwater runoff, releasing it gradually until completely drained.
Bio-Retention Cells
Bio-Retention Cells
Bioretention cells are landscaped depressions. They use plants that can tolerate large amounts of moisture, and periodic soakings.
Vegetation Control
Vegetation Control
You can plant native vegetation to help absorb excess nutrients, and provide a buffer zone to protect the shoreline.
Inlet, Outlet Installs & Repairs
Inlet, Outlet Installs & Repairs
Add new, or repair pond inlets, and drains for managed stormwater runoff, including Trash Bar Guards.
Pond Filters
Pond Filters
Install sand, and other filters to filter out pollutants, and unwanted organisms that will damage your ponds environment.
Bioswales
Bioswales
Bioswales are landscape features that collect polluted stormwater runoff, it soaks into the ground, and filters out pollution.
Pond Fountains & Aerators
Pond Fountains & Aerators
Oxygenate the pond's water, and improve the look of your Pond with a Fountain or Aerator