Pond Building and Land Clearing in Statesville, NC

Iredell County Farm Country

Away from the I-40 and I-77 corridors, Iredell County is dairy farms, cattle pasture, hay fields and woods. It is good country for a farm pond, and there is plenty of overgrown ground that could use forestry mulching or clearing.

Best Fit: Larger Projects

Statesville is about an hour and a half from Walnut Cove. For that distance, we focus on jobs big enough to justify moving equipment, like ponds, multi-acre clearing and home site preparation. Call us, describe the job and we will give you a straight answer.

Planning Your Pond

A good pond starts with the soil, the slope and the water draining to it. Our guide on how to tell if your land will hold a pond explains what we look for, and the NC State Extension pond management guide covers stocking and care once the pond is full.

Livestock Water and Irrigation

Iredell County has long been one of the strongest dairy and cattle counties in North Carolina, and a dependable water source matters on that kind of operation. A farm pond sized for your herd or your irrigation needs can carry you through a dry stretch without relying on a well alone.

The ground around Statesville drains toward the South Yadkin River and its creeks, and much of it is rolling enough to give a pond a natural draw. Before you start, talk with the Iredell Soil and Water Conservation District about cost-share programs, since some need approval before any digging. Our pond permit guide covers the state rules that can apply to the dam and the site.