Project Progress
Photos
On August 1, 2008, the owners
voted to approve a budget for improvements to the pond, the berm
along South Century, the main gate, and the north and east wooden
perimeter fences. The budget includes water mitigation credits
for the pond, the paving of the north access road, and the
resurfacing of a common area portion of the Homestead Road.
(For a copy of the budget and the ballot approving it see the Owners
Only pages - password required.)
Excavation and grading were completed by November of 2008. The berms and the spoils placed in the meadow were reseeded in August 2009. See photos of the results as of June 30, 2010. For photos of the work in progress see below.
December 2, 2008 - Full Pond -
Shores Graded but not Planted (Photos by Wrangler)
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Pond South End from South End
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South End from West Shore
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South End from East Shore
In background see excess dirt piled in meadow. |
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Across Pond from Lot 7
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South Island from Pond South End
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South Island from Lot 7
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Pond Middle from West Shore
North island on left |
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Overflow at North End
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Inspecting the Work
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Lot 3 with Geese
New owner landscaping. |
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Lot 3 with Aspens
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Lot 6
New owner landscaping |
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Lot 7
New owner landscaping |
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November 21 - Fence, Overflow,
Pond Still Filling (Photos by Wrangler)
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New Fence - North of Main Gate
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New Fence - South of Main Gate
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North End of Pond
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Dam and Overflow Pipe at North End
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North Island from North End
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Looking North from Lot 5
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Looking Across from Lot 5
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Looking South from Lot 5
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November 17 - Pond Mostly Full
(Photos by Contractor)
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From South End
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From Middle Looking North
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From North End Looking South
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October 30 - Pond Built and
Filling. Berms Built, Fence Underway (Photos by Ponderosa)
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North End of Pond
Aeration in progress. Only inlet from well is at north end but not visible in photo. |
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North Island
Looking north. |
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South End of Pond
Aeration in progress |
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South Island
From west shore, looking south. |
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Rocks and Structure
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Lot 7 from Across Pond
Landscaping contracted by lot owner. |
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Access to Circulation Pump
There are 2HP pumps in two sumps like this to take take and return water to the pond for circulation. Can also be used for possible future stream. |
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Intake Pipe
Takes water from pond for recirculation. Note end cap & perforations to prevent fish and debris from clogging pumps. |
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South End Pipe from Circulation Pumps
Valves control whether circulated water comes out here or at north end to create flow - or in the middle to create swirls. |
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Berm South of Main Gate
Berms will settle over winter and will probably suffer some erosion. |
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Berm by North Access Road
Looking north. Access road due to be paved in spring. |
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Lot 11 - Hashknife Road Berm
Will block headlights from hitting house. |
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Lot 11 - Homestead Road Berm
Will block headlights from hitting house. |
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Excess Fill in Meadow
Fill in background. Construction road in foreground. |
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Fence Construction Underway
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October 17 to 23 - Finishing Bottom
of Pond, Added North Access Berm, Shaped Berms (Photos by Wrangler)
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North Island on Left
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Structure, Pipe
Branches are structure for fish to hide in. Pipe is to draw pond water for possible future stream. |
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Rocks opposite Lot 5
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Access to Inlet Pipe for Possible Future Stream
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Compressors for Aeration?
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South End of Pond
Looking South |
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South End of Pond
Looking North |
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Lot 3 from Pond Bottom
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Beside North Island
Looking South |
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Placing Rock on Shore
Photo by Ponderosa |
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Berm by North Access Road
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Berm North Side of Main Gate
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Berm South Side of Main Gate
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Berm by Main Gate
Looking from Schoolhouse Road |
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October 3 - Lots of Fill Leads
to Longer Berms
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Adding to the South Berm
Berm south of main gate is now continuous to existing south berm. It is being lengthened to more closely approach the main gate area. |
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Pond from North End
Piles of dirt on pond floor are waiting to be removed. |
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Access to North End of Pond
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Turnaround at North End of Pond
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Rocks Found Opposite Lot 5
Any solid rock will be left in place and will not interfere with overall pond design. |
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Pond from South End
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Pond from Lot 5, Looking South
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Pond from Lot 5, Looking North
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Fill Piled in Meadow
Photo taken from edge of lawn on Lot 9-10 |
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Fill for Berm on Lot 11
Berm is to block headlights from striking house. |
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North Berms
Original berm is on left with fill added to increase height. New berm is on the right. |
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South Berm
Photo from Hashknife looking along Paulina Trail shows continuous south berm. |
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North Access Berm - Site
The existing north berm will be extended in the area between the north access road and South Century. Photo is looking south toward existing north berm. Access road is on right. |
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North Access Berm - Site
Photo is looking north from same point as previous photo. |
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September 19 - Major Pond/Berm
Progress, Hills in Meadow
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Excavation - South End of Pond
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Pumphouse
Expect to finish interior and install power by Sept 30. |
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Excavation - South End
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Loading Truck
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Middle of Pond
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Pond from North End
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Continued Pumping
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Excavating Mud
Wet fill will go to meadow. |
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Mud from the Lower Reaches
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Water Truck in Action
Keeping dust out of houses and lungs of the workers. |
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Dirt Piled In Meadow
Contractor says will be made into low rolling hills. |
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New South Berm from Main Gate Area
North end of berm - will come no closer to gate area. |
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Old South Berm Meets New
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New South Berm - Southern Part
North and South part will be joined as placement of fill is completed. |
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North Berm from Main Gate Area
More fill will bring berm closer. |
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North Berm from Main Gate Area
More fill will bring berm closer. |
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Access to North Berm Addition
Ranch Foreman will add height to portion of existing berm. |
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September 4 - Second Truck
Arrives, Serious Excavation Underway
[photogallery/photo00019169/real.htm]
September 3 - Excavator and One
Large Truck Have Arrived, Ranch Foreman Clearing Berm Location
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Excavator
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First Truck
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Second Small Excator
Dug part of trench for electrical. |
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Electrical Trench Leaving Transformer
New Midstate Electric right of way. |
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Electrical Trench
Conduit in place |
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Electrical Trench South End of Pond
Trench is extra deep here so possible future stream will not require digging it up the electrical. |
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Berm Clearing
Ranch Foreman Picking up Brush |
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Berm Clearing
Moving brush to center of berm area where it will be buried |
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First Load of Fill
Starting at north end of berm north of main gate |
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Pad for Pumphouse
Note trench for electrical at far corner. |
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Salvaged Valve for Intake
Low strength PVC goes all the way to south end of lake. |
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Bulldozer's Progress
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Water On Meadow Surface
Water will hopefully sink in when we are only maintaining low pond level instead of emptying pond. |
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Water Drains North
Surface water threatens to re-enter pond at north end. Move dispersion pipes? |
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Large Pipe
Purpose unknown to photographer |
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View Toward Lot 8
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View From Lot 8
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Low Pond Level
From North End |
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Salvaged Rainbows
About 16 inches long |
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Strange Rainbow
Forked Tail |
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Pond Loyalty
The ducks don't leave. |
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August 29 - Equipment Arrives,
Pumping Starts
[photogallery/photo00026500/real.htm]Project Areas Before Start of
Construction
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Pond from North End
July 31, 2008 |
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Pond from Lot 5 Looking North
July 31, 2008 |
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Pond from Lot 5 Looking South
July 31, 2008 |
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Pond from South End
July 31, 2008 |
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Main Gate from South Century
July 31, 2008 |
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Main Gate from Hashknife
July 31, 2008 |
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New North Berm Location
From Main Gate Area July 31, 2008 |
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New South Berm Area
From Main Gate July 31, 2008 |
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New South Berm Area
From Main Gate July 31, 2008 |
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Fence South of Main Gate
July 31, 2008 |
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Homestead Road From East
July 31, 2008 |
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Homestead Road From West
July 31, 2008 |
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North Access Road
July 31, 2008 |
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Trees West of Pond
(To be Removed)
August 5, 2008 |
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Trees West of Pond
(To be Removed)
August 5, 2008 |
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Meadow
July 31, 2008 |
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