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A retention pond is constructed by excavating a designated area to create a basin that can hold water, typically designed to manage stormwater runoff. The site is graded to ensure proper drainage and often includes a dam or embankment to retain water. Inlets are added to direct water into the pond, and outlet structures may be installed to control water levels and flow. Vegetation is often planted around the pond to enhance aesthetics and improve water quality through natural filtration.

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Is it illegal to leave a fishing pole unattended in a retention pond?

no


Is a retention pond the same as a lake?

No, a retention pond is not the same as a lake. A retention pond is a man-made structure designed to manage stormwater runoff and reduce flooding by holding water temporarily, while a lake is a natural or large artificial body of water that usually has a more stable water level and ecosystem. Retention ponds typically have less biodiversity and are often part of a drainage system, whereas lakes can support a wider range of wildlife and recreational activities.


A coal burning facility is constructed in an area containing several pond ecosystems. How will this human activity most likely affect the pond ecosystem?

water quality would be worse


Is it illegal to fish in a retention pond?

Generally it is not illegal. You do have to verify local fishing regulations, by-laws and be mindful of potentially trespassing.


How can small insects such as pond skater walk onwater?

Water has a retention rate, if the insect it lighter than what it would take to break the retention then it would be able to float on the surface without being submerged.


Nowhere in my condo docs does it list lake Pookiehatchee as a detention/retention pond. After Hurrican Charlie the lake association constructed a wood barrier. Three years later SWFWMD is demanding we put up a fence. Can they?

If the lake is on private property, it is unclear as to how a municipal authority can order that it be fenced. You should contact the HOA for more details.


What is a natural or man made water holding site?

A man-made water holding site could be a reservoir, dam, or retention pond constructed to store water for various purposes. A natural water holding site could be a lake, wetland, or natural basin that naturally retains water through rainfall, runoff, or underground sources.


Can you eat fish out of a retention pond?

You can but I wouldn't. I have one in my neighbors backyard which they let me fish in. All the pesticides and manure they out on their lawn eventually goes into the retention pond. And some of them have chemicals in them that make them a certain color, like a deep blue. You should just fish their for fun. Why take a chance, right.


Is it all right to drain pool water into a retention pond?

Yes there is nothing wrong with that. That way it can be reused in the pool if required or for the garden etc. That is assuming it is not a salt water pool.


Why do all Walmart stores have a pond behind them?

They're retention ponds. Walmart stores are big, and have big parking lots. That's a lot of asphalt and concrete, which in heavy rainfalls, creates a lot of runoff, since it displaces the previously permeable surface (grass) that used to occupy that space. If new construction is put in without a retention pond, it tends to cause flooding during heavy rains in nearby low-lying areas.


What pond animal eats a pond Trout?

A pond man.


What is a community in a pond?

pond community is animal who live in pond