Stormwater enforcement in Middle Tennessee is strict, and many properties receive Notices of Violations (NOVs) for issues such as sediment buildup, erosion, vegetation overgrowth, clogged structural components, or dry ponds not draining.
Dragonfly Pond Works specializes in helping properties restore stormwater compliance quickly and affordably
Middle Tennessee stormwater systems differ from other regions, with a heavy emphasis on dry detention basins, underground systems, bioretention, and water-quality swales.
We Service & Repair All Common BMP Types, Including
No matter the BMP type, our team provides full lifecycle services including maintenance, inspection, repair, complete reconstruction, and compliance support.
Restore compliance. Avoid penalties. Protect your property and residents.
Reduce complaints, maintain curb appeal, and prevent costly repairs with proactive pond care.


Shoreline restoration repairs eroded pond and lake banks with geotubes, riprap, grading, coir logs, and native plantings that hold soil in place.

Hydraulic dredging pumps sediment through a pipeline to geotextile tubes for dewatering, with suitable material reused on site to rebuild shorelines.

Stormwater BMP repair and reconstruction fixes failed or worn stormwater devices, from slumping banks to cracked pipes, so they meet requirements.

Stormwater BMP inspections review ponds, basins, swales, inlets, and outlets against their requirements, with photos and plain-language findings.

Aquatic and native plant installation adds shoreline and shallow water plants chosen for each site to hold soil, create habitat, and soften the edge.

Lake and pond weed removal clears overgrown aquatic plants by mechanical and manual methods, opening water, docks, and shorelines without herbicides.
We understand enforcement requirements under Metro Water Services, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, and city-level stormwater programs.
We know the unique challenges of the region’s pond systems, including clay soils, flash flooding, sinkholes, sediment transport, algae growth, and vegetation overgrowth.
We serve communities, commercial centers, multi-family properties, and facilities that rely on well-kept ponds for safety, compliance, aesthetics, and resident satisfaction.
From routine care to dredging and major repairs, our team handles everything with one call and one contractor.

Answers to our most common questions. Have a different question, get in touch.
Most BMPs require annual inspections and ongoing routine maintenance, especially dry ponds, bioretentions, and underground systems.
Yes, we repair deficiencies, remove vegetation, restore drainage, and provide compliance documentation.
Absolutely. HOA community ponds and commercial stormwater ponds are our specialty.
Yes, we provide jet-vac cleaning, routine maintenance, inspections, and structural repairs.
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