Ponds

The waterfall on 16 has been temporarily turned off until we break out of this drought. We are currently lowering the top 2 ponds to help us fill the bottom pond, which is utilized for irrigation. There are many variables to consider as we fight through this stretch. The lower the irrigation pond goes, the higher the pH of the water becomes (which we adjust using our injection system in the pumphouse before used on the course). A shallow pond also effects the water temperature and watering stressed turf with warm water is not ideal.

We are still filling the pond with water from our emergency feed, but those numbers are mind boggling and strenuous on a brain and budget as well. 200 Gallons per minute = 288,000 Gallons per day = nearly $1500 per day when we utilize that resource. I will always prefer dry conditions over wet to maintain RiverCrest, but a full day of rain would not be so bad right now.....