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Farm Ponds in Wilson, Rutherford & Sumner counties
New farm and livestock ponds, pond enlargement and renovation.
Cumberland Land Works is a referral service. We do not do the dirt work ourselves. We pass your request to one vetted, licensed local contractor for your county, and that contractor gives you the quote.
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Typical costs (estimates, not quotes)
| Job | Typical Middle TN estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pond, about ¼–½ acre | about $5,000–$15,000 | Back 40, Pond Building (read 10/30/2026) |
| Pond, about 1–3 acres | about $15,000–$50,000+ | Back 40, Pond Building (read 10/30/2026) |
| Pond, per surface acre (Middle TN) | about $10,000–$25,000 | Back 40, Pond Building (read 10/30/2026) |
These are published estimates, not quotes. This site does not bid jobs.
What moves the price: how much dirt moves, the dam, rock, and whether the soil seals. Heavy clay in parts of Rutherford seals well; fractured limestone may need a liner [1].
Cleanouts and dam repairs are priced after a walk. How much silt there is, how it's removed, and where the spoil goes vary too much for a fair range.
Help paying for a farm pond
If the pond waters livestock, USDA NRCS cost-share (EQIP practice 378) may help. Tennessee's FY2026 schedule pays $4.04 per cubic yard for an embankment pond with pipe and $1.84 for an excavated pit [2]. See our pond cost-share guide. Apply before work starts.
Before you call
Jobs the contractor can quote
- New farm, livestock and fishing ponds
- Enlarging or cleaning out an old pond
- Dam, spillway and overflow pipe repair
- Site checks for soil and water source
Questions the contractor will ask
These help the contractor give you a closer number:
- How big a pond (rough acreage or footprint)?
- New pond or work on an existing one?
- Is the spot pasture, woods or already cleared?
- Any known springs, wet spots or drainage paths?
No photo upload yet; the contractor can ask for photos when they contact you.
Areas
Wilson County (Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Watertown) · Rutherford County (Murfreesboro) · Sumner County (Gallatin, Hendersonville)
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Sources
- [1] Back 40, Pond Building (read 10/30/2026)
- [2] USDA NRCS Tennessee Payment Schedule FY2026 EQIP (xlsx) (downloaded 10/30/2026)
- [3] landclearingtennessee.com, Drainage & Ponds (read 10/30/2026)
- [4] TN Board for Licensing Contractors, getting a contractor license (read 10/30/2026)