Information about the Roberts Ridge retention pond.
Reminder: No wading or swimming in the Roberts Ridge retention ponds.The pond is a retention pond intended for drainage and runoff and collects lots of chemicals including the chemicals used to spray for algae bloom during the summer. Please remind your kid's to enjoy the pond area appropriately, as the safety of our children needs to be the highest priority.
Retention Pond Updates Summer 2025
The Architectural Committee has been working on some short term Improvement projects around the east retention pond area. Work has started to remove invasive plants to allow mowing and trimming closer to the pond. The original plan of building a buffer of plants to slow down the water flow to stop erosion and help eliminate lawn chemicals from entering the pond is a good one. However, the current plants are not the type that will prevent this problem. Tim Rooze has added mowing closer and weed whacking to his routine. You will see this change soon. As you know, the water level has dropped over time which has resulted in an area that is not solid enough to support the mower. A second action we are taking is to kill off the vegetation in this area. The spraying will be done by Hoosier Aquatics and they will use a product that is safe for use near the pond. Finally, two additional benches are being quoted, one in each of the two remaining corners of the pond.
The committee has budget constraints to work within and they are committed to developing a long term plan that addresses erosion and weed control and takes this into account. In the meantime, please be reminded that the area around the pond is a common area and is the responsibility of the HOA. Homeowners should not be doing any type of mowing, weed whacking or developing their own plans. Any concern or suggestions from homeowners should be addressed to the Architectural Committee for review and a response. If you are interested in serving on the Architectural Committee, please contact the chair, Wally Watts, via robertsridgearchitecture@gmail.com
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Most recent retention pond maintenance
Poly Benches around retention pond!
2 benches added, one at northeast and one at the southwest corners
Drainage Work Update from June 2024
Last Fall, work was done to improve drainage from homes that back up to the east drainage swale and easement (between Tripoli and Delmonico) and west drainage swale and easement (between Argyle and Regatta). While residents have noted a substantial improvement in drainage another issue has arisen.
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The drainage pit located at the west end of the pond (now filled with rip rap) was insufficient in size and depth to hold the runoff and an overflow path formed. Without intervention, over time it would deepen and widen causing erosion. B&D Excavation corrected this issue. Sod was removed from the riprap filled drainage pit to the pond. The spillway was widened and dug out to create a path for the runoff. It was filled with riprap as well. The “no swimming” sign and rescue equipment pole were relocated. The HOA board hopes these additional steps will finally solve the problem. Thanks to the homeowners along the swales and around the large retention pond for dealing with this disruption.