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Lake Dredging
Over time lakes fill up with sediment that needs to be removed. Without proper maintenance, silt, sand and organic materials will build up and cause horrible odors, scum, algae, discoloration and aquatic plant overgrowth.
Lake dredging
At Jones Lake Management, we offer professional hydraulic dredging to remove muck and bottom sediment. Hydraulic dredging is one of the most cost-effective dredging methods and minimizes environmental impact.
- Fully restore depth and safe navigation
- Boost long-term ecosystem resilience
- Targeted hydraulic dredging can be implemented in an annual management program
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All of our staff are highly trained in their responsibilities, from degree-holding science professionals to licensed applicators and experienced repair technicians.
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What We Do
Dredging removes built-up sediment to return lakes and canals to their original depth. That means safer, more reliable boat traffic and more fun over a longer season.
Dredging is a vital service for returning lakes and ponds to their original depth and ensuring they remain safe and functional for recreation. Over time, sediment, muck, and organic buildup can significantly reduce water depth, leading to navigation issues, poor water quality, and increased nuisance weed growth. By removing these accumulated materials, dredging restores proper circulation and clarity, creating a healthier aquatic environment that benefits fish, plants, and recreational users alike.
Jones Lake Management uses advanced hydraulic dredging methods designed to minimize disruption while maximizing results. The process involves loosening sediment from the lake bottom and pumping it through a closed pipeline as a slurry into elevated settling ponds. This controlled system allows solids to settle naturally, with clear water returned to the lake, improving clarity and reducing turbidity.
Hydraulic dredging is environmentally friendly and highly efficient, reducing the footprint of heavy machinery and protecting the existing aquatic habitat. Beyond immediate improvements in water depth and appearance, dredging helps ensure the long-term health and sustainability of lakes and ponds.
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Dredging FAQs
Dredging is the process of removing accumulated sediment, muck, and debris from the bottom of a lake or pond. It’s necessary to restore water depth, improve water quality, and support a healthier aquatic ecosystem.
Hydraulic dredging uses specialized equipment to loosen and vacuum sediment from the lakebed, pumping it as a slurry through a pipeline into elevated settling ponds. The solids settle naturally while clear water returns to the lake.
A holding or settling pond is critical because it allows the sediment-water mixture to separate. As the slurry enters the holding pond, solids settle to the bottom, and clean water flows back into the lake. Without a properly designed holding pond, the dredging process would create turbidity and reduce water quality instead of improving it.
Dredging restores proper depth for navigation, improves water clarity, reduces algae and invasive weeds, and strengthens long-term ecosystem health, making the waterbody safer and more enjoyable.
The sediment-water mixture is pumped into a designated settling area where solids separate naturally. Depending on its composition, the sediment may be repurposed or safely disposed of.
Targeted hydraulic dredging uses smaller, easier-to-maneuver equipment to treat specific zones. This means less shoreline impact, reduced costs, and faster results where they’re needed most.
No. Instead of a holding pond, targeted dredging uses specialized filter bags to capture solids as the sediment-water slurry is pumped out. Clean water passes through the filter material and returns to the lake.
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