Physical and Chemical Analysis Physical and Chemical Analysis of of
Mr. D. Ingles PondMr. D. Ingles Pond
Presented By: Nick Mcconnell, Daryl Lescanec, Presented By: Nick Mcconnell, Daryl Lescanec, Kristin Beck, Jordan Messner, and Matt JeffressKristin Beck, Jordan Messner, and Matt Jeffress
OverviewOverview ObjectivesObjectives
Methods and materials Methods and materials
ResultsResults
Bathymetric map Bathymetric map
Conclusion and recommendations Conclusion and recommendations
Objectives Objectives To provide Mr. Don Ingles with a detailed To provide Mr. Don Ingles with a detailed
evaluation of chemical and physical evaluation of chemical and physical parameters affecting his pond. parameters affecting his pond.
Calculate:Calculate: Water volumeWater volume Sediment load Sediment load Maximum and average depthMaximum and average depth Secchi depthSecchi depth Oxygen profilesOxygen profiles TemperatureTemperature pHpH LightLight Conductivity Conductivity Total phosphorus Total phosphorus Chlorophyll a Chlorophyll a
Create a bathymetric map using GPS/ GIS Create a bathymetric map using GPS/ GIS technology technology
Methods and MaterialsMethods and Materials
Results Results TemperatureTemperature
Dissolved OxygenDissolved Oxygen
pHpH
ConductivityConductivity
Chlorophyll a and Total phosphorusChlorophyll a and Total phosphorus
Bathymetric map Bathymetric map
TemperatureTemperature
A
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Tem perature (°C)
Dep
th (
m)
Figure 1. Temperature profile of D. Ingles pond 31 October 2007 Kenndrick, Idaho, USA
Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved Oxygen
D
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
0 5 10 15 20
DO (m g/L)
Dep
th (
m)
Figure 1. DO profile of D. Ingles pond 31 October 2007 Kenndrick, Idaho, USA
pHpH
B
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
7.6 7.8 8 8.2 8.4 8.6
pH
Dep
th (
m)
Figure 1. pH profile of D. Ingles pond 31 October 2007 Kenndrick, Idaho, USA
ConductivityConductivityC
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Conductivity (µs)
Dep
th (
m)
Figure 1. Conductivity profile of D. Ingles pond 31 October 2007 Kenndrick, Idaho, USA
Chlorophyll a and Total Chlorophyll a and Total PhosphorusPhosphorus
Figure 1. Chlorophyll a and Total phosphorus profile of D. Ingles pond 31 October 2007 Kenndrick, Idaho, USA
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
0.00 50.00 100.00 150.00 200.00 250.00
Chl a and TP (µg/L)D
epth
(m
)
Chl a
TP
LightLight
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
0 200 400 600 800
Light (µm ol/m 2/s)
Dep
th (
m)
Figure 1. Light profile of D. Ingles pond 31 October 2007 Kenndrick, Idaho, USA
Bathymetric MapBathymetric Map
Area: 12406.40 m2
Volume of Pond: 13276.66 m3
Bank Full Volume: 22753.06 m3
Volume w/ Sediment: 14448.21 m3
Sediment VolumeSediment Volume
Rate of Sedimentation:
8.58 mm per year
Discussion Discussion Monomictic or Dimictic ?Monomictic or Dimictic ?
Isothermal conditions at time of surveyIsothermal conditions at time of survey Problems associatedProblems associated
Seasonal fluctuationsSeasonal fluctuations Daily fluctuations due to P/S and respiration (night Daily fluctuations due to P/S and respiration (night
vs. day)vs. day) The pond as a fisheryThe pond as a fishery
Consequences of shallow depthConsequences of shallow depth AerationAeration Lack of macrophytesLack of macrophytes Seasonal temperature tolerance of fish speciesSeasonal temperature tolerance of fish species
Very warm summersVery warm summers Freezing in winterFreezing in winter
SuggestionsSuggestions
More suitable fish speciesMore suitable fish species Habitat improvementHabitat improvement Changes in aerationChanges in aeration etcetc
QuestionsQuestions
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