Pond Liner

[roncal]

I'm a newbie and don't really know where to post this so I'll try here. i had a small pond renovated 2 years ago this September. Being in a drought we haven't had enough rain to fill it let alone keep it filled. it's also seeping I think due to sandy conditions. does anyone know a cheap liner that can be used and should it be covered with dirt or rock afterwards. I'm wondering if a 6 mil bisquine would work or possibly getting some clay delivered?

[Wgoodrich]

To work the bottom for leaks you need to pump out the lake and keep it pumped while installing your cure.

Clay will work if about a foot thick and compacted to 90% compaction each 6". Then install a silt clay mix about a foot thick as topping in the pond. Make sure the pond is at least 10' deep to limit weed growth. Airation is a good idea too. Add to the mix above by adding 6 mil plastic sealed at joints with one foot overlap layed between the pure clay barrier and the silt clay topping.

Good Luck

Wg