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Nebraska Pond Management - Second Edition

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84 • Nebraska Game and Parks Commission � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ELLIPSE = length x width x 0.8 EXAMPLE: pond length 250 feet x pond width 90 x 0.8 = 18,000 square feet total surface area ÷ 43,560 = .41 surface acre If the distance around the entire pond can be measured, the pond estimator can be used. 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 PERIMETER in FEET 5 4 3 2 1 0 A R E A i n A C R E S POND AREA ESTIMATOR IMPOUNDMENT (POND) SHAPES (If in doubt, use smaller figure) A - B - C - D - E - F - (1250) (1.35) length (250') width (90') Example: Perimeter equals 1250 feet. Shape of pond is approx. shape B. Area of pond equals 1.35 acres.

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