Engineered water features for foothill slopes, historic neighborhoods, and water-wise front yards across Salt Lake City.
Geogrid-backed shelves, French drains, and frost-proof plumbing sized for Wasatch-front iron-rich soils.
Design packages that align with SLC Landmark Commission guidelines for Federal Heights and The Avenues.
Basin capture, auto-top off integration, and secondary-use irrigation loops to conserve culinary water.
Salt Lake City landscapes swing from xeric front yards on the west bench to terraced foothill lots above 11th Avenue. Our construction crews design ponds that respect those grade changes, manage artesian surprises, and complement modern infill homes as well as century-old bungalows.
Every project starts with a hydrology review that considers spring runoff, slope stability, and irrigation ditch proximity. We blend locally quarried quartzite with imported basalt where contrast helps, and we anchor every boulder with concealed footings so winter heave never shifts spillways.
From Liberty Park courtyards to Marmalade rooftop terraces, we scale biofiltration, lighting, and automation to the space while keeping noise profiles neighbor-friendly and wildlife-safe.
Recent Builds
Sugar House, Harvard/Yale, Capitol Hill rooftops
Elevation Ready
4,200 ft freeze/thaw rated liners & plumbing
Permit Support
Salt Lake City stormwater & slopes documentation handled in-house
Integrated underlayment drainage mats and daylighted overflow lines protect retaining walls on steep Capitol Hill and Avenues lots.
Capture zones tie into drip irrigation for xeriscaped front yards, reducing potable demand by up to 40%.
Low-glare LED layouts keep skyline views intact while meeting Sugar House dark-sky preferences.
Featured Project
We transformed a south-facing Sugar House slope into a 6,800-gallon koi habitat with terraced basalt cascades and a hidden wetland bog. The design neutralizes snowmelt surges and captures rooftop runoff for reuse.
Gallons
6,800
Vertical Drop
11-foot triple cascade
Project Timeline
12 on-site days + 2 design reviews
Trusted across Salt Lake City and nearby communities.
“Utah Water Gardens handled the slope engineering, Landmark approvals, and construction without a single change order. Our Avenues pond stays level and whisper-quiet.
“The team built our Liberty Park courtyard pond around mature elms, adding a hidden reservoir so we reuse every gallon of irrigated overflow.
Expandable overflow vaults and dual-drop skimmers keep Red Butte and Emigration Creek surges from flooding nearby patios.
Inline heat cables and aeration keep ponds operational even when canyons push single-digit temps into the valley.
Residential ponds under 2,500 gallons typically bypass building permits, but slopes over 2:1 or ponds tied into stormwater require SLC Public Utilities review. We submit grading, drainage, and backflow plans when needed.
We install dedicated fill-line filtration, size UV clarifiers for high mineral content, and service biofalls media with periodic acid baths to keep spillways clear.
Yes. We design subsurface drip zones fed by pond overflow, install rock mulch splash guards, and plant drought-tolerant marginal species to meet SLC water conservation targets.
Share your property goals and we\'ll design a pond that thrives in Salt Lake City\'s climate.
We provide comprehensive pond construction throughout Salt Lake City. Our team combines scientific water testing, professional-grade equipment, and 15+ years of local experience to keep ponds healthy in Utah's high-altitude, four-season climate.
Utah's dry air and large temperature swings impact evaporation, algae cycles, and fish metabolism. We tailor pond construction schedules around seasonal realities in Salt Lake City: spring startup, summer algae management, fall cleanup, and winter protection.
After the assessment, you'll receive a clear scope and quote. Most pond construction visits are completed in 1–3 hours depending on pond size and complexity. Ask about weekly, monthly, and seasonal programs for Salt Lake City customers.
With 15+ years of experience and 2,500+ ponds serviced, we're Utah's premier water feature specialists.
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