Lake and Sediment Volume Maps for HOA in Virginia

Solitude Lake Management performed another a bathymetry and a sediment volume survey for a home owners association in Virginia. Three ponds on the property were mapped due to decreasing water depths caused by sedimentation.  The HOA needed to understand the total volume and distribution of sediment.  This information will be used as a baseline information for making decision in the future.   The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems Consulting, Data Conversion,…

How much does Dredging cost?

How much does dredging cost is the most commonly asked question for many lake associations.  We sat down with Dan McDougal, President of Dredge America and asked him that question.   When lake homeowner’s call for our assistance with their potential upcoming dredging projects, the first question we usually get asked is, “How much does it cost?” This is usually followed by, “Just a ballpark figure that I won’t hold you to.” Then we often…