Ponds & Water Management

Bass Construction & Development provides pond construction and water management services throughout Ocala, Marion County, and North Central Florida. We excavate new ponds, restore existing ponds, and construct drainage improvements for residential, commercial, agricultural, and equestrian properties. Our work follows the project’s plans, site conditions, and applicable requirements.

Illustration of an excavator removing sediment and reshaping an existing pond bank
Illustration of an excavator removing sediment and reshaping an existing pond bank
Illustration of workers installing erosion-control blanket above rock protection along a pond bank
Illustration of workers installing erosion-control blanket above rock protection along a pond bank
Illustration of a bulldozer grading a shallow drainage swale beside a pond
Illustration of a bulldozer grading a shallow drainage swale beside a pond
concrete culvert beneath a gravel road with rock protection and drainage channel connecting to pond
concrete culvert beneath a gravel road with rock protection and drainage channel connecting to pond
dry stormwater detention pond with graded slopes and a tall concrete outlet-control structure
dry stormwater detention pond with graded slopes and a tall concrete outlet-control structure
Illustration of a bulldozer grading earth beside a partially filled pond
Illustration of a bulldozer grading earth beside a partially filled pond

Our Pond & Water Management Services

Pond Excavation & Construction

Pond Expansion & Restoration

Retention & Detention Pond Construction

Drainage Grading & Swales

Erosion Control & Bank Stabilization

Culvert Installation & Drainage Connections

We excavate and shape new ponds around the property’s intended use and project plans. Work can include soil removal, pond-bottom grading, bank shaping, and placement of excavated material, following planned dimensions, slopes, and applicable requirements.

We construct retention and detention ponds as part of planned stormwater systems. Work can include basin excavation, slope grading, and installation of outlet-control structures to manage water levels and discharge, following engineered plans and project requirements.

We grade drainage paths and construct swales to direct surface runoff toward designated collection or discharge areas. Work is coordinated around existing elevations, planned improvements, and the property’s drainage layout.

We shape and stabilize pond banks and drainage slopes using methods suited to the site and project specifications. Work can include erosion-control blankets, rock protection, and preparation for vegetation to help limit soil loss.

We expand and restore existing ponds through excavation, sediment removal, and reshaping of banks and pond bottoms. Work follows the planned scope, site access, and applicable requirements for the property.

We install culverts beneath driveways and access roads and connect them with planned drainage channels. Work includes excavation, pipe placement, backfill, and inlet or outlet protection, following project plans and site requirements.

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Map of Florida highlighting the counties served by Bass Construction & Development in North Central
Map of Florida highlighting the counties served by Bass Construction & Development in North Central

Florida Licenses:

CBC1262400 • CUC1225846 • CPC1460782

FPC22-000039 • EC13016577 • CCC1338019