{"id":36567,"date":"2026-09-09T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/?p=36567"},"modified":"2026-09-11T08:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:09:03","slug":"reservoirs-key-fact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/reservoirs-key-fact\/","title":{"rendered":"Reservoir: key facts you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7djv9qv-c5d50cef5d60576fca72d303bb240f3f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k7djv9qv-c5d50cef5d60576fca72d303bb240f3f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k7djv9qv-c5d50cef5d60576fca72d303bb240f3f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-k7djv9qv-c5d50cef5d60576fca72d303bb240f3f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36580 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36580 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-GC-Hetzenhof-Bau-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-GC-Hetzenhof-1500x630.jpg\" alt='Golfer und CO2-Fu\u00dfabdruck' title='Golfer und CO2-Fu\u00dfabdruck'  height=\"630\" width=\"1500\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k7oqhpp9-77b7f00455c452f7c2e54dcc7a53a910\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-77b7f00455c452f7c2e54dcc7a53a910{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-77b7f00455c452f7c2e54dcc7a53a910 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-k7oqhpp9-77b7f00455c452f7c2e54dcc7a53a910 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-k7oqhpp9-77b7f00455c452f7c2e54dcc7a53a910 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_post_metadata '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >Reservoirs: key facts you should know<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-mttzbnj6-8dee9553b43cabe70e383565e68437b0 av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-modified\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-modified-date\" >11. September 2026<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k7djfsv1-5a253d77b2a689e23c5a29b3dc946c3c '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>How does golf course architecture address the issue of water? One thing is certain\u2014conserving water has long since become a central consideration in golf course design. However, while the issue of water has only recently become a hotly debated topic in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and other countries in continental Europe, it has long been a key consideration in international golf course design.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, storage ponds are increasingly coming into focus because they allow water to be stored temporarily during winter or periods of heavy rainfall. The collected water can then be used during dry periods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Size and Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How big should the storage pond be? \u201cOf course, the water consumption of each system depends heavily on individual factors such as soil conditions and irrigation plans, etc.,\u201d explains the Munich-based <strong>Golf Course Designer Thomas Himmel<\/strong>, who has already built numerous storage ponds. \u201cBut 5,000 m\u00b3 of water can easily evaporate in ten to twelve days, which is why it makes sense to think big when it comes to ponds. A usable volume of 10,000 m\u00b3 isn\u2019t too much if you\u2019re using it as a reserve storage facility.\u201d With smaller ponds, Himmel explains, the water evaporates more quickly, the usable capacity is significantly lower, and connecting the individual storage ponds is often complicated.\u201d Storage ponds with a volume of 40,000 m\u00b3 or more are therefore not uncommon in dry regions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lscghit9-5218c225113aeff4deec285f7b0dd016\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lscghit9-5218c225113aeff4deec285f7b0dd016 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lscghit9-5218c225113aeff4deec285f7b0dd016 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lscghit9-5218c225113aeff4deec285f7b0dd016 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'  ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-36584 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-36584 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-scaled.jpg\" alt='Recessed cistern with a flexible cover (Photo: Petra Himmel)' title='Retention pond with cover - Golf Sustainable - Photo by Petra Himmel'  height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-1500x1125.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Speicherteich-mit-Abdeckung-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Retention pond with cover (Foto: Petra Himmel)<\/small><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lscgmjl3-01ef244ae7f81cb3a2861b6f1b6c4dce '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>However, as the size increases, costs rise significantly. \u201cIn the past two years alone, the cost of a retention pond has risen by up to 15 %. Because of the varying on-site conditions, it\u2019s not possible to specify a standard price per cubic meter, but depending on the size, you should definitely budget between 200,000 and 500,000 euros.\u201d Another factor, for example, is whether a liner is installed to retain the water or whether the soil\u2014which is high in clay\u2014naturally retains a significant amount of water.<\/p>\n<p>Covering storage ponds also has cost implications. If the goal is to minimise evaporation, floating covers for ponds that resemble open cisterns may be the solution. However, there are now also examples worldwide of pond systems covered with solar panels, which generate electricity while also minimising evaporation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engineered ponds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Himmel, there is also the option of building significantly larger and, above all, deeper retention ponds away from the fairways in order to keep the evaporation area small. \u201cIn these cases, there\u2019s no need to take aesthetic or gameplay considerations into account, and the visibility of the liner as the water level drops isn\u2019t an aesthetic issue either. However, many golf courses don\u2019t have enough land available for this.\u201d<\/p>\n<div hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/texel-triple-solution-of-design-water-and-energy\/\" class='avia-iframe-wrap'>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Zriuv2G6Qu\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/texel-triple-solution-of-design-water-and-energy\/\">Texel: Triple solution of design, water and energy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cTexel: Triple solution of design, water and energy\u201d \u2014 Golf Sustainable\" src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/texel-triple-solution-of-design-water-and-energy\/embed\/#?secret=HyqHAAEX56#?secret=Zriuv2G6Qu\" data-secret=\"Zriuv2G6Qu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lscglpx3-a5a50b7d3200c3c415f6c5906934fe5a '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong>Use the excavated material<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To account for future restrictions on groundwater extraction during dry periods, golf course designer Himmel recommends using the excavated material from the pond immediately to enhance the golf course. \u201cHere, water from extreme rainfall can be diverted into a pond via drains so that it isn\u2019t wasted. At the same time, the excavated material can, of course, also be used to make improvements to individual fairways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After all, the fine art of designing a good retention pond goes beyond mere functionality: \u201cIdeally, as long as it\u2019s on the course, a retention pond should also serve as a recreational feature. That means it\u2019s visually appealing and also serves a strategic purpose,\u201d explains golf course designer Thomas Himmel, who is currently building a retention pond for the Achensee Golf Club.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits for biodiversity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the type of pond you choose, there may also be additional benefits for the site\u2019s biodiversity. \u201cPonds combined with shallow-water zones are a typical example of designs that also promote biodiversity.\u201d Appropriate shoreline planting also enhances the water features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>One topic\u2014many facets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One thing is certain: while storage ponds provide a solution to the irrigation problems faced by many golf courses, their implementation must be precisely tailored to the needs of each individual course and planned accordingly. Only then will the end result truly make sense.<\/p>\n<div hcb-fetch-image-from=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/irrigation-mistakes-to-avoid\/\" class='avia-iframe-wrap'>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OpNYWzcMRk\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/irrigation-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">Expert Tips: Watering Mistakes You Need to Avoid<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cExpert Tips: Watering Mistakes You Need to Avoid\u201d \u2014 Golf Sustainable\" src=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/en\/irrigation-mistakes-to-avoid\/embed\/#?secret=VVjz8RMh0l#?secret=OpNYWzcMRk\" data-secret=\"OpNYWzcMRk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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Himmel'  height=\"1920\" width=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thomas-Himmel-Speicherteich-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thomas-Himmel-Speicherteich-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thomas-Himmel-Speicherteich-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-1030x773.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thomas-Himmel-Speicherteich-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thomas-Himmel-Speicherteich-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/golfsustainable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Thomas-Himmel-Speicherteich-Golf-Sustainable-Foto-Petra-Himmel-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, 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