Training Notes by Prof. Bancy Mati What is a water storage pond? Excavated ponds and pans are small reservoirs, about 1 m to 3 m deep, usually dug of-stream with raised and compacted banks all around. They are constructed to collect and store runoff water from various surfaces including from hillsides, roads, rocky areas and open rangeland. The difference is that pans receive their water wholly from surface runoff while ponds are constructed where there is some ground water contribution or a high water table. The capacity of pans and ponds can range from 500… Continue reading →