#12 Pond Leak Update

The leak on #12 pond has been successfully fixed.  The pipes have been sealed and covered. We had to let the sealant and tape dry for 24 hours.  We got the pipes back down on the bottom of the pond and have filled the pond back up to the normal level.

Leaking pipes sealed and taped

Pipes back down on the bottom

Filling the pond back up





 

Pond Leak on #12

Last Thursday, December 8th, we were informed by a home owner that his backyard was flooding. A plumber told him the leak was on our grounds. We began searching for the location of the leak. We knew there were no golf course irrigation pipes where the leak was surfacing. The only possibility was that the pond was leaking through the pipe that holds the electrical wires that run the fountain.

We took all the necessary safety precautions by contacting the city and having them locate all the underground wires. In order to get the water to stop immediately, we dug up the pipe containing the wires, cut the pipe and the wires, and capped the line. This was a temporary fix. Over several days my assistant pumped the water from the pond, taking extra care to protect the fish that live in the pond. A electrician then came out and sealed the pipe containing the electrical wires that was leaking.

This is the temporary fix.

#12 Pond pumped down





The leaking pipe

Welcome!

I am the head superintendent at Shawnee Country Club in Shawnee, Oklahoma. I have been at SCC for 20 months. Along with the help of my assistant and dedicated crew we are working hard to create the best playing conditions for the members of the club. I am hoping to bring some insight to the day to day maintenance and future projects on the course through my blog.