Berm Project #14-15

The creek that runs through holes 14-15 has been an ongoing problem for many years and effected both the playability and aesthetics of the golf course.  Major rainstorms channel water, sediment, rocks, and debris down the creek with tremendous volume, which leads to overflowing and blockages.  Water and material then would run over onto the golf course and pose playabilty and maintenance issues.  We believe that these issues have been alleviated with the creation of the berm in-between holes 14-15.

Material was moved from the creek bank along 15 over to the side of the creek bordering hole 14.  This material was used to create the berm on 14.  In addition, material was removed along 15 creek bank, where the creek turns toward the pond, in order to widen the creek at this juncture and disperse the water.  We believe this will reduce the flow and force of water and sediment and help alleviate the impact placed on the berm.

The berm along 14 is approximately 250' long, 6' wide, and 3' tall.  120 tons of recycled concrete was placed along the berm to stabilize.  The concrete has a wonderful color and similar appearance to rock.  In addition, we're very happy to be able to reuse this concrete for such a needed cause.  The berm has been seeded and strawed and the seed is germinating as planned.

We would like to thank Chesterfield County with all of their help with this project.  All of the 120 tons of recycled concrete was donated by the County along with some labor.  We realize that this creek will continue to need maintenance and improvements, but we believe that this berm installation will improve the playability on #14 while also adding to the aesthetics of the golf course.