Many of the lakes and ponds in our area are over 40 years old.  After that period of time drop pipes erode, basins silt up, trees grow on the dams and often nutria and beavers take up residence in the dams.  All of these problems can shorten the lifespan of a great fishing lake. 

Most of the original drop pipe structures designed and installed in older lakes were constructed with corrugated metal pipe, usually asphalt coated for corrosion control.  The average lifespan of these designs is said to be about twenty-five years.  When these structures fail, they can cause the complete loss of the lake.  Dams often fail after years of neglect. 

Adams Contractors is experienced in raising dams, removing silt, removing trees, renovating dams and drop pipe structures.  If caught early enough, a drop pipe structure can be replaced without having to drain the lake and with minimal disturbance to the dam.