Lake Bathymetry in St. Louis, MO

Using a GPS Lake Map to Create Management Plan

Jim Darlington, President of Leisure Ponds, mapped a pond in the St. Louis area for a residential Home Owners Association.

The pond surveyed was approximately 2.7 acres and had shown warning signs of sedimentation.  GPS Lake mapping was conducted on site to reveal the true lake depths of the ponds.  In addition to the bathymetric survey, sedimentation depths were collected and a model of sedimentation levels was created to estimate the volume of sludge in the lake.  During the mapping process, the HOA found out that the middle of the lake had roughly 2 to 3 feet of sediment accumulation.  This information provided the baseline depth profile needed for long-term sedimentation monitoring and dredging plans.  The mapping techniques utilized in this project allows Leisure Ponds to accurately isolate areas of high sedimentation for removal and help lake managers budget accordingly.

Contour map of a pond for a Home Owners Association in St. Louis, MO
Contour map of a pond for a Home Owners Association in St. Louis, MO

Leisure Ponds specializes in improving the functional and aesthetic value of urban problem ponds.  For more information on Lake Mapping and Management in the St. Louis area please contact:

Jim Darlington

636-346-6228

www.leisureponds.com

Leisure Ponds

 

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