How to make railway sleeper pond on slope?

Question

Sleepers will support the front /sides of the pond. Pond could be lined any way-need to be able to establish best option.Thought tanks with outlet near the top could support a hose which could then be iserted into hole made in railway sleeper and then connected to something like a water blade, which would then run into the next tank below

Answer 1

There are two things you should realize about railroad ties.

1. They are usually used. That means the railroad thinks they have reached their useful life and have been removed from the road bed. Some will still last a lifetime, some 10 to 20 years and some can rot out in just a few years.

2. Most railroad ties are treated with creosote. This is considered a toxic substance and a possible carcinogen. Not something you might want around a pond.

I have several retaining wall around my property made with railroad ties. They are a real problem and will in time have to be replaced. I wished I had started out with a concrete block system similar to the keystone blocks or the newer ones that look like stone.

Answer 2

Railway Sleeper Ponds

Answer 3

I'm a bit lost... is this a teired pond with a waterfall?

I would say use the sleepers to support the side... then fill in with earth or sand to create what ever internal shape you want, then place your liner in .... Hope that helps

Good luck

PS... Are you digging a hole into the side of a slope?

Answer 4

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