Features of a Standard Fish Pond

A standard fish pond has the following features or characteristics:

1. Dyke:

Dykes form the boundary of the entire pond system. They keep the necessary volume of water impounded and form the actual pond; It ensures the availability of water in the pond.

2. Core Trench:

This is the excavatedExcavation involves the removal of soil or rock from a site to form an open face, hole or cavity, using tools, machinery or explosives. More portion of the fish pond. It consolidates the walls with stones and cement. A trench must be constructed to prevent water from seeping under the dam.

3. Distribution Channel:

This is the area which helps introduce water into the pond. Water is distributed to all the sections of the pond until it gets to a particular volume. Fertilizers can equally be mixed up with the water and distributed to all the pond sections until they reach a particular volume.

4. Spillway:

A spillway is a path for excess water to exit the pond. It is a passage for water to flow over or around a dyke. It is positioned at one end of the dyke. It uses a wood or wire-mesh screen.