Archive for reflection pond
Apr
14
Work in Progress
Posted by: | CommentsMallard Lakes
A pipe has been added to the lake side of the dam. This pipe will be filled by an overflow siphon (inside the forms shown here). The pipe at Eldorado will be a 60 inch pipe.
Mallard Lakes Dam work in Progress
This concrete baffle slows the discharged overflow water into the existing creek at Mallard Lakes on the corner of Hardin Road. A similar but perhaps larger structure would be built on the Eldorado Homeowners Association property and discharge into the creek or the reflection ponds.
Discarge into Creek at Mallard Lakes
This photo shows the relationship of the concrete discharge baffle, the creek, and the top of the dam.
Reflection Pond Repair
Click here;(reflectionpond.pdf link here) to see the problems.
Woodstream and Colonial Drainage Easement
The Association contacted the city of McKinney concerning this drainage easement in the common areas between Woodstream Lane and Colonial Circle. The City has shaped the drainage easement and placed a seeded erosion preventative covering on the area.
Apr
14
Board Tour
Posted by: | CommentsSmall Dam
This small dam located on the upper side (west) of the main lake is a menace and a breeding ground for mosquitoes and snakes. The water is stagnant, the pond is full of silt and trash that has washed down from upper stream. The water has a bad odor. Pond needs cleaning near water spout so overflow will go through pipe under walkway and not over top.
Water Overflow on Small Dam
Pond needs cleaning near water spout so overflow will go through pipe under walkway and not over top.
Upper Reflection Pond
This reflecting pond (first of three below the main dam) has a damaged wall. Several timbers that cap the stone retaining wall have become detached from the wall and washed down stream. Repair consists of replacement and fill dirt hauled in to support the wall where the soil has been washed away
Lower Reflection Pond Erosion
This is the third (lowest) of the reflecting pond where the water dumps into the Comegy Creek that runs under US Highway 75. It has a very bad leak in the area. Water leaking from the wall and returning to the spillway has washed a large cavity into the adjacent lawn area.
Trees damaged by Stolen Vehicle
Tree destruction due to vehicle out of control and subsequent recovery by a wrecker.
Example of Sidewalk Damage
Example of several places of sidewalk damage on the hiking and bike trail due to large vehicles working in this area on other problems.
Trees
Large wooded area between lake and homeowners has very thick canopy and will not allow grass or vegetation to grow. Area is not maintained and collects debris and junk. Adjoining neighbors asked EHOA board members to see what may be done to fix the problem.
Eldorado of McKinney Signs
Our signs that are located at 2 of 3 entrances, (Eldorado Parkway, US 75 access road and Country Club drive) have deteriorated and are in need of repair. Most of this damage is due to the elements and lack of a regular maintenance program to keep them in repair.
Rear of Sign – Utility Boxes Visible
No buffer for electrical boxes. Consider plants or bushes to hide the electrical boxes.
Common Area Drainage Easement
Water drainage problem in the Common Area between Colonial and Woodstream. The City of McKinney will assist EHOA with the solution.
Overgrown Shrubs
Large shrubs tend to mask the smaller plants that are planted to add some color. Consideration to be given for removal of shrubs so that colors will not be masked.