Concrete Pond Construction: Wall Thickness and Reinforcement

New York Standard (Freeze-Thaw Climate)

Wall thickness: 12 inches (1 foot).
Reinforcement: ½-inch epoxy-coated rebar grid (12-inch spacing).
Concrete mix: Type II or IV cement (moderate/low heat), 4,000 psi, air-entrained (5–7%).

Can reduce to 6–8 inches with #4 rebar, but consult local codes.

Apply cementitious waterproofing (Thoroseal, Xypex) to interior before filling.

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