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Nashville, TN Stormwater & HOA Pond Management

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Stormwater Notice of Violation or Failed Inspection? We Can Help.

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

Stormwater BMP Types We Service in Middle Tennessee

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

  • Dry detention ponds / dry ponds
  • Bioretentions
  • Water-quality swales
  • Underground detention systems
  • Water-quality units / treatment devices
  • Stormwater pipes & drainage structures
  • Retention ponds
  • Wet ponds / wet detention pond

No matter the BMP type, our team provides full lifecycle services including maintenance, inspection, repair, complete reconstruction, and compliance support.

Our Nashville Stormwater Compliance Services Include

  • Stormwater pond & BMP inspections
  • Routine stormwater maintenance programs
  • Corrective maintenance plans for NOVs
  • Dry pond, bioretention & swale repair
  • Sediment & debris removal
  • Drain, riser & outlet structure repair
  • Vegetation & erosion corrections
  • Compliance documentation for Metro Water Services & local municipalities

Restore compliance. Avoid penalties. Protect your property and residents.

Our Routine Maintenance Programs Include


  • Pond inspections & performance checks
  • Vegetation & cattail removal
  • Buffer & aquatic plant management
  • Algae control & water quality treatments
  • Debris, sediment & trash removal
  • Mowing, slope clearing & vegetation removal
  • Fountain & aerator maintenance (if applicable)
  • Underground system cleaning & jet-vac services


Reduce complaints, maintain curb appeal, and prevent costly repairs with proactive pond care.

Technician with a backpack sprayer treating aquatic weeds along a community pond shoreline

Popular Pond Services in your area

Technician inspecting geotextile tubes filled with sediment along an eroded lake shoreline during restoration

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

Operator on a floating hydraulic dredge removing sediment from a pond lined with aquatic plants

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

Collage of a dry detention basin restoration at an apartment community in Metro Atlanta

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

Technician photographing the inside of a concrete stormwater culvert during a BMP inspection

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

Crew in safety vests setting potted native shrubs into prepared soil at a wetland site during plant installation

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

Aquatic weed harvester clearing a load of weeds from a community lake in Orlando

Lake and pond weed removal clears overgrown aquatic plants by mechanical and manual methods, opening water, docks, and shorelines without herbicides.


Why choose Dragonfly Pond Works

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.

Collage of a dry detention basin restoration at an apartment community in Metro Atlanta

FAQs

Answers to our most common questions. Have a different question, get in touch.

How often do stormwater ponds need maintenance in Middle Tennessee?

Most BMPs require annual inspections and ongoing routine maintenance, especially dry ponds, bioretentions, and underground systems.

Do you help with NOVs or failed stormwater inspections?

Yes, we repair deficiencies, remove vegetation, restore drainage, and provide compliance documentation.

Can you maintain ponds for HOAs and commercial properties?

Absolutely. HOA community ponds and commercial stormwater ponds are our specialty.

Do you service underground stormwater systems?

Yes, we provide jet-vac cleaning, routine maintenance, inspections, and structural repairs.



Common areas served

Metro Nashville • Davidson County • Murfreesboro • Franklin • Spring Hill •

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