Houston – Design,Construct and Manage a Lake Professionally to Minimize Future Problems

Private lakes and ponds are desirable to families, corporations, and businesses. Even local or state governments have interests in maintaining lakes under their jurisdictions. Varieties of lakes range from city lakes, park lakes, private family legacy lakes for fun and recreation to private or public fisheries. Private lake construction must be done correctly. Poorly constructed lakes are hard to manage. Potential problems can be fluctuating water levels, undesirable vegetation, erosion or contamination.

Planning is the initial first step. The intent of the project is chosen. A smart design will serve family or corporate needs for generations. Analysis of the property, watershed, and rainfall must be made. Afterwards, the actual planning of the lake can occur. Good planning minimizes future problems, such as undesirable vegetation or problems with aeration.

After planning, it is time for construction. Earth-moving equipment is moved in and used. Clay support, liners, and structures are added according to the vision for the lake. A sandy beach may be a part of that vision. Docks for boats, piers, boat ramps or even a fishery may be part of that vision.

It is critical to not try a do-it-yourself project when it comes to a lake. Poor planning or planning without professional expertise can lead to a myriad of problems and extra expenses to fix those problems. In some cases, the problems may not be easily fixed.

This is where Lochow Ranch Pond & Lake Management comes into the picture. They have professionally served the Houston and surrounding areas with over 60 years of combined expertise. No matter how complex the project, they have the professional expertise to design it. Lochow Ranch employs only the most highly qualified industry experts who receive on-going training and are Texas A&M University Wildlife and Fisheries Science graduates. If it’s important to lake design, they handle it.