Dtank wrote:
darleyhavidson wrote:
I am not installing/using a sump pump. If I lived there permanently, that course of action might be more feasible.
From where I sit you have limited options;
1)Witch about it.
2)Move
3)Divert the water before it drains to your site
4)Fill area to raise grade.
5)Install a gravity flow drainage system
6)Pump water out of area.
1 is what you want to stop. 2&4 You don't want to do. 3&5 a lot of work, and much in areas you don't control.
6, once the bucket is in place, and water collects rent a 2 inch trash pump for a couple of hours. Your feet get wet on the way to get pump, and while you put suction hose in, but water is soon gone.
7) If all the suggestions for a solution are "non starters" - just call it *Mission Impossible* - and try your best to enjoy your lake!
Years ago I contracted to dig the hole for a company putting in a swimming pool. Was finished except the paperwork and we had a cloudburst. Homeowners, contractor and I took shelter in carport. "Look at all that water running into the hole" The woman asked what do we do now? The "educated donkey" in me said Stock it. She I don't want a pond in the yard! Why not? you can swim in a pond but you can't fish in a swimming pool
