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Pond and Lake Dredging Services in Michigan

Schlicht Ponds Dredging Services in Michigan

Dredging is essential for maintaining the functionality of ponds, lakes, and canals. At Schlicht Ponds we are helping property owners restore water depth, improve water quality, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of their water features. Whether you’re dealing with sediment buildup, large debris, algae overgrowth, or reduced water capacity, our experienced team is here to help.

Choosing Schlicht Ponds for your dredging needs means partnering with experts who are passionate about what we do. Our state-of-the-art equipment and 18+ years of experience guarantee optimal results for both residential and commercial projects. We are able to handle the entire dredging process for our customers, including the permitting application, joint meetings with the Michigan EGLE, soil analysis (if required by the EGLE), the dredging operation, and clean up after the project is completed.

Our Dredging Services:

Ponds: Remove all of the muck, debris, and algae with our 60′ long reach excavator and Dino Six Dredge. Dredging your pond will increase water quality and clarity, restore depth, and in turn, improve the habitat for wildlife.

Lakes: Over time sediment builds up on the bottom of lakes and can make navigation tough or impossible.

Canals: Keep your canals navigable and free of blockages. We can ensure proper water flow and prevent flooding risks.

Marinas, Waterfront property, Boat launches, and more! You name it we can dredge it!

Our Dredging Equipment

At Schlicht Ponds, we utilize top-of-the-line equipment. Our dredging fleet includes two Volvo 60′ long reach excavators and a CAT 324E 60′ long reach excavator.

The extended reach capabilities of our excavators enable us to dredge deeper and ensure that your pond, lake, or canal is restored to its optimal depth and functionality. We provide our clients with high-quality results and faster project completion times, all while maintaining the safety and integrity of the surrounding environment.

For tougher to reach jobs, we use the Dino Six Dredge system. We have used it on retention ponds, marinas, golf courses, canals, and more.

Don’t let it’s small size fool you, the Dino Six is capable of dredging up to 13ft below water level and pumping up to 1,500 gallons per minute of water and sediment!

It also helps reduce the mess made. All the spoils get pumped into a dewatering bag to dry out and be hauled off at a later time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dredging

Q: How often should a pond or lake be dredged?

A: Generally, ponds and lakes need to be dredged every 5-10 years. Dredging may be needed more frequently if your body of water has significant runoff or sediment inputs.

Q: What are the signs that my pond or lake needs dredging?

A: Shoreline erosion, Flooding during rainstorms, Waterfront property appears to be shrinking, Trees and shrubs growing in the water, Muck, Reduced quality and clarity of water, Bad odors, Chronic algae and weed issues, No record of dredging in the last 20-30 years