[Hoto]

I need to build a retaining wall along the bank of a small lake to stop erosion and to reclaim some land. I have a bunch of telephone polls, and was wondering if I could use "T" post to hold them up. We are only going up about 4 feet. But the first row will be in water so I can not dig holes to set posts. Any thoughts?

 

[Windows on Wash]

How about some pics? I don't think you can tie into anything that is a public utility.

You might need to drive some pylons here.

 

[Hoto]

thanks, I don't have any pictures yet but will get some.

 

[rjniles]

Polls don't make good retaining walls but poles would work.

Seriously, find out about permits. Cresote or some types pressure treated poles usually are not allowed in lakes or ponds

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[Nealtw]

Older poles were brown with penta treatment
(Pentachlorophenol ) may not be allowed near a lake.

 

[Bud9051]

Hi Hoto, your location and local rules will be important. Anything near water or wetlands here in Maine, be it a stream, marsh, lake, or ocean can face serious permitting requirements and huge penalties if rules are not followed. In a recent article restoring the land costs went into the hundreds of thousands.

I have a camp lot and the related environmental agency has areal photos of every foot around my lake. Any manmade changes and they can spot them easily, and they do.

Bud

 

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