Stock Tank & Pond Excavation · Since 2008
Stock Tank & Pond Construction (Pond Builders)
Cattle tank installation, stock pond excavation, and ranch pond construction — site selection to spillway — for working Central Texas properties.
The Problem
A Good Ranch Runs on Water
A well-built stock tank or cattle pond is one of the most valuable improvements you can make on a Central Texas ranch: dependable water for livestock, better land use, higher property value. A badly sited or under-dammed pond is a hole that never holds water and washes out with the next storm.
Ponds That Actually Hold Water
We walk the land before we dig — reading drainage, soils, and dam options — then handle the full pond excavation: basin cut, dam or berm construction, spillway, and backfill. Whether it's a new cattle tank, a bigger stock pond, or cleaning out an existing one, we build it to work.
What's Included
When we say stock tank, we mean an earthen pond dug into your land, not a metal trough. Every stock tank or pond we build is real earthwork, shaped with heavy equipment to catch and hold water.
Pond Builder Services
As a pond builder we handle the whole job, from picking the spot to shaping the finished banks.
Stock Pond Construction
New stock ponds sized for the livestock you run and the watershed that feeds them.
Cattle Tank Excavation
Cattle tanks dug with gentle entry slopes so cattle can water safely without tearing up the banks.
Tank Digging and Cleanout
Tank digging for new ponds, plus cleaning out old tanks that have silted in and lost depth.
Dam Construction
The dam is the heart of the pond. We build it from compacted clay in layers so it holds water and resists seepage.
Spillways
A spillway lets overflow leave safely during big rains so water does not top and cut the dam.
Why Clay Content Matters
A pond only holds water if the soil under it and in the dam will seal. Soil with enough clay compacts into a tight layer that water cannot easily pass through. Sandy or rocky soil lets water seep away. Before we dig, we look at what the ground is made of and where the best clay is on your property.
Problems We Fix
"Our tank dries up every summer." "The pond leaks and we cannot find where." "The dam washed out in a storm." "Silt has filled the tank half full." "We need water in a pasture that has none."
Central Texas Ground Conditions
The Blackland Prairie clay around Waco, Hillsboro, and Temple is naturally good pond material. It seals well when compacted, which makes it ideal for dams. The catch is that it cracks when a pond drops low in a drought, so we shape banks and depth to limit how much is exposed.
In Bosque and Coryell counties, thin soil over fractured limestone can drain a pond through the rock. Site selection is critical there. We look for pockets of deeper clay, and sometimes haul clay in to line the basin and build the dam.
What Affects the Cost
Stock tank cost depends on pond size and depth, the dam size, soil and clay availability, rock, whether clay needs to be hauled in, spillway design, clearing, and access to the site.
Stock Tank & Pond Excavation Services
Cattle Tanks, Stock Ponds & Ranch Ponds Built for Texas
A stock tank in Central Texas is a man-made pond, usually ¼ to a few acres, built to catch runoff and hold water for livestock. Site selection, excavation, dam construction, and spillway design are everything — we handle all of it.
- New stock tank and cattle tank excavation
- Ranch pond and stock pond construction
- Site selection based on drainage, soils, and dam options
- Dam, berm, and spillway construction
- Existing pond cleanout, deepening, and re-shaping
- Dam repair and leaky pond fixes
How We Get It Done
Request a Service
Tell us about your project and property goals.
We Prep the Ground
Our crew arrives with the right equipment for the job.
Job Done Right
Stable, long-lasting results delivered on time.
Request a Service
Tell us about your project and property goals.
We Prep the Ground
Our crew arrives with the right equipment for the job.
Job Done Right
Stable, long-lasting results delivered on time.
Stock Tanks & Ponds We've Built
Cattle tanks and ranch ponds excavated across Central Texas.
Service Areas
Stock Tank & Pond Excavation Near You
We provide stock tank & pond excavation across Central Texas and the surrounding areas. Find your city below for local service.
McLennan County
- Waco, TX
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in McGregor, TX
- Woodway, TX
- Hewitt, TX
- Robinson, TX
- Bellmead, TX
- Lorena, TX
- Crawford, TX
- Moody, TX
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Mart, TX
- Bruceville-Eddy, TX
- West, TX
Coryell County
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Gatesville, TX
- Copperas Cove, TX
- Evant, TX
- Jonesboro, TX
- Oglesby, TX
- Pearl, TX
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Coryell County, TX
Bell County
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Killeen, TX
- Temple, TX
- Belton, TX
- Harker Heights, TX
- Nolanville, TX
- Salado, TX
- Troy, TX
- Little River-Academy, TX
Bosque County
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Clifton, TX
- Valley Mills, TX
- Meridian, TX
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Cranfills Gap, TX
- Iredell, TX
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Laguna Park, TX
- Walnut Springs, TX
Hill County
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Hillsboro, TX
- Itasca, TX
- Whitney, TX
- Abbott, TX
- Covington, TX
- Blum, TX
Johnson County
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Cleburne, TX
- Joshua, TX
- Godley, TX
- Rio Vista, TX
- Keene, TX
- Alvarado, TX
Navarro & Hamilton Counties
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Corsicana, TX
- Stock Tank & Pond Excavation in Hico, TX
- Blooming Grove, TX
- Frost, TX
- Hamilton, TX
- Carlton, TX
Stock Tank & Pond Excavation FAQ
Common questions about stock tank installation, cattle ponds, and pond excavation in Central Texas.
01What's the difference between a stock tank, a cattle tank, and a pond?
In Central Texas, 'stock tank' and 'cattle tank' usually mean the same thing — a man-made pond (¼ to a few acres) built to hold water for livestock. Some ranchers call it a stock pond. The construction is the same: excavation, dam or berm, spillway, and a sealed basin that holds water year-round.
02How much does stock tank installation or pond excavation cost?
Stock tank and pond excavation cost depends on size, depth, soil conditions, dam or berm work, spillway construction, and haul-off vs. on-site fill. A small livestock pond is a very different scope than a multi-acre ranch pond. We give free on-site quotes after walking the land — that's the only way to give you an honest number.
03Where's the best spot to build a stock tank or pond?
The best pond site catches natural runoff from a big enough drainage area, sits on soils that hold water (usually clay), and has a spot for a dam or berm. Bad site selection is the top reason ponds fail to hold water. We walk the land, look at drainage, soils, and dam options before we ever dig.
04Can you clean out or repair an existing stock tank?
Yes. Existing tank cleanout, re-shaping, dam repair, and spillway work are common jobs — a stock tank that silted in over years, a leaky dam, or a pond that isn't holding water. We can deepen and reshape the basin, rebuild the dam, and re-seat the spillway.
05Do you install galvanized cattle tanks as well as excavated ponds?
Yes. Alongside excavated stock tanks and ranch ponds, we prep pads and set the site for galvanized and concrete livestock tanks, including the dirt work for plumbing runs and float valves. Whether you want a natural pond that fills off runoff or a controlled tank you can regulate, we can prep it and dig it.
06Where should a cattle tank go on my property?
The best cattle tank site catches natural runoff, sits on clay soils that hold water, and is reachable by livestock without chewing up the surrounding ground into a mud hole. Bad placement is why tanks dry up or turn boggy. We read drainage, soils, and animal traffic before breaking ground.
07How long does it take to build a pond or stock tank?
A small stock tank can be excavated in a few days once the site is prepped. Larger ranch ponds with substantial dams and spillways take longer, and weather matters — you don't want to dig a pond basin in a wet week. We give you a realistic timeline as part of the quote.
Stock Tank & Pond Excavation near you
Serving towns across Central Texas
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Gatesville, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in McGregor, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Killeen, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Clifton, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Hico, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Hillsboro, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Cleburne, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Corsicana, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Mart, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Bruceville-Eddy, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Cranfills Gap, TX
- Excavation & Dirt Work in Laguna Park, TX
Hard Work. Honest Reviews.
We don’t just talk about quality work—we deliver it. See what Central Texas landowners, ranchers, and builders have to say.
“Great Company! We had several projects from shredding to brush/tree clearing. They really listened to what “our” needs were and bid accordingly… not just on what they wanted to do. They were honest, responsive, careful,…”
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“My wife and I bought a house with a little land and the land was full of cedar trees. It was basically useless for anything. I contacted Luke to clear the land so it could be used, we were extremely happy with his work.…”
MARK MORA
Ready to Build or Fix Your Stock Tank?
Whether it's a new cattle tank, a bigger ranch pond, or an old stock tank that stopped holding water, let's walk the land and get started.