Rod,
It is actually 24" deep uniformly. There may be a minor slope to the
walls, but I think it is not enough to warrant changing the calculations. We
sank a plastic stock tank in the ground for our pond. I do see your point and
am glad of the uniformity as I am sure the calculations would get quite
complicated.
As for the cave, my little cousins did (at one time) have a very nice
passage dug between the 2 pits they dug in the yard. Unfortunately, it was
precarious since my yard is one big sand dune and it didn't last. But, with the
correct shoring, it might be possible.
I have appreciated and enjoyed all the repertoire surrounding this
question. It is one of the reasons I really enjoy cavers and this list! My fish
will also be appreciative when I finally get them treated.
Sheryl
-----Original Message-----
From: Rod Goke [mailto:rod.g...@earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 12:00 AM
To: TexasCavers
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Off topic: How many gallons does it hold?
The answer to Gill's question, 100.48 cubic ft, was given in Wesley's
message, which actually was the first message posted with an answer to Sheryl's
question.
The main question remaining in my mind about this little OT exercise is
whether Sheryl's pond has a uniform depth of 24" or whether 24" is the maximum
depth of a pond with nonuniform depth. The calculations provided by Wes and
Dave assume a uniform depth of 24 inches. Most ponds I've seen, however, have
nonuniform depth and are less deep near the edges than they are in the middle.
If this is the case with Sheryl's pond and if 24" is the maximum depth, then
the pond volume will be less than the value calculated (approx. 750 gal.) and
how much less will depend on the shape of the pond bottom.
So, Sheryl, which is it? Uniform or nonuniform? And while you're
checking the shape of the pond bottom, see if you can find a passage connecting
it to a cave, so we can justify having this discussion on Texascavers. :-)
Rod
-----Original Message-----
>From: Gill Edigar <gi...@att.net>
>Sent: Jul 6, 2010 9:18 PM
>To: Sheryl Rieck <shri...@cableone.net>
>Cc: texascavers@texascavers.com
>Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Off topic: How many gallons does it hold?
>
>How many cubic feet would that be?
>
>On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Sheryl Rieck <shri...@cableone.net>
wrote:
>> LOL Thanks everyone. Y'all are da bomb! Knew I could count on
you!
>>
>> Sheryl
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dave H. Crusoe [mailto:dhcru...@projectkir.org]
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:38 PM
>> To: Sheryl Rieck
>> Cc: texascavers@texascavers.com
>> Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Off topic: How many gallons does it hold?
>>
>> Hmm... fun!
>>
>> I'm getting something like 750 gallons, which is:
>>
>> Volume: (pi*r^2*h) * 7.46 (gallons in cubic foot) ... or am I
off
>> in
>> my math??
>>
>> Now... how many gallons in Whirlpool Cave...? Go!
>>
>> --Dave
>>
>>
>> On Jul 6, 2010, at 4:23 PM, Sheryl Rieck wrote:
>>
>> > I have a pond in my backyard that has diagnosed by my favorite
>> > aquatic biologist, Mr. Cobb, with ick. I need to find out how
many
>>
>> > gallons of water it holds so I can figure out how much
anti-ick
>> > stuff to get. Since, I am no adept at these types of
calculations,
>> I
>> > thought I would see if you folks could figure it out for me. J
>> >
>> > It is 8' in diameter and 24" deep. That is 8 foot across and
24
>> > inches in depth. Go!
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> > Sheryl
>>
>>
>>
>>
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