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Pond Dam Rebuild & Earthwork

This pond restoration project involved the reconstruction of an existing earthen pond dam that had deteriorated and required substantial earthwork to restore the pond area.

Existing pond dam and basin area prior to reconstruction, showing the deteriorated embankment and surrounding terrain before

Our crew began by excavating and clearing the existing dam area to reach suitable material and prepare the site for reconstruction. Using excavators and dozers, the embankment was rebuilt and shaped in lifts, with the soil worked and compacted to establish the new dam profile.

Excavators and dozer performing heavy earthwork during the pond dam rebuild, including excavation, material placement, embank

As construction progressed, the pond side of the embankment was graded and shaped to create a consistent slope and restore the overall pond basin. The finished earthwork provides a rebuilt embankment while improving the shape, drainage, and usability of the surrounding area.

Dozer grading and compacting the newly reconstructed earthen pond dam, shaping the embankment and pond-side slope to the fini

This project highlights the type of specialized excavation and grading work required on rural and foothill properties, where access, terrain, existing drainage, and large quantities of earth all have to be managed during construction.

Finished pond dam and embankment following excavation, rebuilding, grading, compaction, and final slope shaping.

Project Scope: Pond dam reconstruction, excavation, earthmoving, embankment construction, grading, compaction, slope shaping, land clearing, and site restoration.

Contact us
(559) 827-6343
40661 Old Three Rivers Road
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Visits by appointment
​sierrageneralengineering@gmail.com
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