Pond Lake Management

05/06/2025

🌀 STORMWATER DRAINS: What Are They & Why Should You Care? 🌀

Ever walked past a stormwater pond and thought, “What even is that?” 👀

Let’s break it down.

Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) are engineered systems designed to capture and treat runoff from rain events 🌧️—before it floods properties, pollutes waterways, or erodes landscapes.

✅ Why they’re critical:

- Prevent flooding
- Improve water quality
- Reduce erosion
- Protect local ecosystems
- AND keep property owners in compliance with city or county ordinances

💡 Types of SCMs you might not know about:
- Wet Ponds
- Dry Ponds
- Bio Cells
- Sand Filters
- Detention vs. Retention Systems

Here’s the catch 👉 These systems only work if they’re properly maintained.

Neglecting SCMs can result in:
🚫 Daily government fines
🚫 System failure
🚫 Costly repairs—sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars

Imagine dredging out a failed pond because of months (or years) of no upkeep…

💸 Pro Tip: Monthly maintenance costs are a FRACTION of the cost of major repairs.
Even better? Stay ahead with bi-weekly service—and never worry about falling out of compliance again.

⚙️ Pond Lake Management is your one-stop solution for ALL things SCM:
✔️ State-Certified SCM Inspectors
✔️ Bi-weekly maintenance
✔️ Compliance inspections
✔️ Full-scale restoration & repair
✔️ Excavator/skid steer work
✔️ Riser pipe repair, spillway & overflow fixes, erosion control & more

We don’t just inspect it.

We maintain, restore, and protect your investment—from start to finish.

📞 Ready for a quote or have questions?
Let’s talk stormwater—so you can avoid storm-sized problems.

336-706-3300

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10/24/2024

Keep Trash & Debris out of your pond overflow pipe with a Trash Bar Guard! Clogged overflow pipes can lead to expensive maintenance and possible spillway pipe replacement.
https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/trash-guards-for-ponds/

10/24/2024

Keep Trash & Debris out of your pond overflow pipe with a Trash Bar Guard! Clogged overflow pipes can lead to expensive maintenance and possible spillway pipe replacement. https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/trash-guards-for-ponds/

08/19/2024

What is an Algae Bloom?
An Algae Bloom is an overwhelming fast increase in the number of algae in a waterway. Algae Blooms can occur in ponds, lakes, and saltwater environments. Check out Blog Post for causes and solutions.

Algae Blooms in ponds are harmful to Pets, Wildlife, Fish and Humans if not kept in control. A Pond Maintenance contract can provide ongoing algae management.

06/24/2024

Watch: Fox 8's Cindy Farmer and Pond Lake Management's Lee Andrews talk Pond Maintenance https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/maintenance-of-a-pond-interview

06/18/2024

10 Reasons to Invest in a Fish Feeder for Your Pond
Explore the 10 Reasons to Invest in a Fish Feeder for Your Pond! Healthy and happy fish with consistent feeding. https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/10-reasons-to-invest-in-fish-feeders/

04/24/2024

We answer the questions, “Why Should You Remove Turtles?” “Understanding Turtle Traps”, and “The Different Types of Turtle Traps.” Pond Lake Management can help you buy and install Turtle Traps. Traps, Care, Maintenance
https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/turtle-trap-solutions/

02/22/2024

Warning Signs your Pond Fountain Needs Replacing!

Understanding when your fountain is nearing the end of its life can save you from potential water quality issues and prevent disappointing (and potentially expensive pond fountain malfunctions . https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/replace-your-pond-fountain/

01/22/2024

Should I run a Pond Fountain in Winter? The Pros & Cons of running a pond fountain in winter. The decision depends on your specific circumstances and what you value most for your pond.
https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/winter

01/03/2024

No Ventilation, no fresh air! A winter locked under an iced-over pond can be extremely harmful to your pond’s fish population. Winter Fish Kill can be minimized by following these five easy tips to winterize your pond.
https://www.pondlakemanagement.com/five-tips-to-prevent-winter-fish-kill/

12/12/2023

Five things you should do to Winterize your Pond!
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If you live in a cold climate, winterize your pond. When winterizing your pond consider your fish population, plants, pumps and any other accessories.