MISSION
STATEMENT

The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve the natural resources and environment in Lorain County.

 

Agricultural Center
42110 Russia Road
Elyria, OH 44035-6813
Phone: 440.326.5800
FAX: 440.326.5807


Pond Construction Process – Lorain County


The Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District designs ponds in Lorain County. Our pond construction process is:

  • Check with your township zoning board for setback restrictions.
  • Lorain SWCD will not accept a 48-hour Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) call from contractors.
  • Lorain SWCD will make all OUPS calls with approval taking up to 10 working days.
  • Test holes for ponds are a minimum of 10 working days.
  • Final design is approximately 14 working days or longer after tests holes are completed, depending on the workload.
     
  • Landowner completes ponds application for SWCD pond design assistance and the landowner pays a $500.00 fee.
  • Landowner contacts township about pond construction permit and local setback requirements
  • Lorain SWCD staff conducts survey, design and engineering plan preparation.
  • Landowner is responsible for hiring and paying contractor.

If you have questions about pond construction please call the office: 440.326.5800

You may download Lorain SWCD Pond Construction Process and Application.

For further information, see the Ohio Pond Management Bulletin.


 

 
July 5, 2008