Retention /detention ponds around the Atlanta Georgia area today have experienced heavy sedimentation due to the past volume of new construction and heavy rain events. This creates shallow water in wet ponds and encourages the growth of algae and aquatic weeds causing bad water quality. If silt is allowed to pass through the outlet control structure to other lakes and stream systems, serious legal issues can occur . Vegetation that has been allowed to grow into mature trees in a retention pond will drop limbs and debri, potentially blocking the outlet control structure and causing serious flooding and blowout situations. Major vegetation coupled with standing water in a retention pond is an excellent habitat for snakes and can create a large snake population in a residential area. Retention / detention pond service is a major part of Long Reach Excavations focus. Our specialized equipment enables us to remove silt, vegetation, replace or clean rock filters at outlet control structures as required, regrade slopes and any other erosion issues present . For more information please call 770 560 3694 or Email     kjell@longreachexcavations.com
Before	Sealing outlet control structure, grading for positive drainage.
Before	After
Before   (In this case the dam had to be raised and regraded as well as silt removed).	After (Dam final grading done by same machine to elevation set by laser, eliminate cost of additional final trim dozer).