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1. • <br />the large amount to be excavated, it is suggested that the ponds be <br />dug out with either a dragline or 2 to 3 yard backhoe on tracks. <br />$ <br />Generally, ponds are constructed to provide water for live­ <br />stock, fish and wildlife, recreation, fire control, or aesthetic <br />related uses. The unfortunate feature of a pond is that it is a body <br />of water in which drowning can occur. Drownings are the outstanding <br />non-motor-vehicle cause of accidential deaths among people in active <br />age groups, especially children. <br />Some Safety Recommendations Are; <br />1. Post warning signs near each pond. These signs should be <br />adjacent to each pond telling all who come near what the <br />extreme depth of the pond is. <br />2.The pond should be constructed with 4:1 side slopes on <br />the uppermost portion of the pond, as illustrated on Fig <br />ure 4. This flatter slope will reduce the chances of <br />someone accidently slipping into the pond. <br />3.Since this is predominantly a residential area, it is <br />suggested that a low fence be installed around each pond, <br />thus reducing the chances of unsupervised toddlers from <br />accidently wandering into the ponds. <br />These recommendations may not completely satisfy the requir- <br />ments of local laws. EVERY POND OWNER SHOULD CONSEL with an attorney <br />to determine; <br />- his liability in case of serious accident or death at <br />his pond. <br />- legal requirements pertaining to precautions and safety <br />at ponds. <br />The privilege of having a pond on his property give the owner <br />additional responsibilities. POSTING THE POND AGAINST TRESPASSERS <br />DOES NOT RELIEVE THE OWNER OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES. Each pond <br />owner has the MORAL obligation to his family, friends, and neighbors <br />I <br />I <br />•r'—'