| − | [[File:Screenshot 2025-08-20 115140.png|400px|thumb|Dry pond outlet (MOE, 2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>]] | + | [[File:Screenshot 2025-08-20 115140.png|400px|thumb|Dry pond outlet (MOE, 2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>.]] |
| − | The performance of a dry pond can be enhanced via a shallow micropool at the outlet which concentrates finer sediment and reduces re-suspension. The micropool is normally planted with hardy wetland species such as [[Wetlands: Plants|cattail]] (MOE, 2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>. | + | The outlet should be located in the pond embankment wherever possible for ease of maintenance and aesthetics. The performance of a dry pond can be enhanced via a shallow micropool at the outlet which concentrates finer sediment and reduces re-suspension. The micropool is normally planted with hardy wetland species such as [[Wetlands: Plants|cattail]] (MOE, 2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>. A reverse sloped pipe makes the outlet more resilient to clogging (MOE, 2003)<ref name="MOE"></ref>. |