Nashville, TN Stormwater & HOA Pond Management

Compliance • Maintenance • Repair • Restoration

Protect your property, avoid costly violations, and keep your ponds in peak condition with Middle Tennessee’s stormwater and HOA pond management experts.
Dragonfly Pond Works provides routine pond maintenance, stormwater BMP management, and corrective repair services for property managers, HOA boards, facility managers, and owners across Nashville, Davidson County, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Spring Hill, and the surrounding region.

Phone: (615) 258-9792 | Email: Info@dragonflypondworks.com

Stormwater management technician operates machinery to repair a dry pond dissipator pad as a crew member looks on to direct.

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 ponds

No matter the BMP type, we provide full lifecycle services including maintenance, inspection, repair, complete reconstruction, and compliance support.

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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.

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.

Stormwater dam failure due to lake of maintenance. Water blew through the dam causing major loss of sediment and downstream flooding.
The Cost of Neglecting Stormwater Ponds in Nashville
Dry Pond Restoration Case Study

Stormwater Pond Compliance

Most Middle Tennessee municipalities require stormwater devices and ponds to be inspected annually. Because stormwater devices are constantly changing due to environmental impacts, there will be years when remediation outside of routine maintenance is needed. Our stormwater service team will work with you to create a plan within your budget to return your BMP to a healthy and compliant state. Neglecting routine stormwater maintenance can result in costly issues, fines, and major repairs.

Corrective Pond & Stormwater Repairs

The most common issues in Middle Tennessee include sinkholes, shoreline erosion, drain failure, sedimentation, clogged underground structures, overgrown vegetation, and dry ponds not draining.

We Provide Full-Service Repair & Restoration:

  • Pond dredging & sediment removal

  • Shoreline repair & stabilization

  • Sinkhole investigation & remediation

  • Inlet, outlet & riser repair

  • Pipe and drain blockage removal

  • Bioretention & water-quality swale restoration

  • Water-quality unit cleaning

  • Erosion control & bank stabilization

  • Vegetation overgrowth clearing

Whether you manage an HOA pond, commercial site, or municipal facility, our team restores your system to safe, compliant, fully functioning condition.

Four photo composition of an overgrown dry pond restored to a compliant, healthy stormwater system.

Pond & Basin Repairs

Dragonfly’s Nashville stormwater management specialists are able to provide any necessary major pond repair or reconstruction services, such as pipe repairs, dredging, shoreline erosion repair, detention pond basin clearing, and more. We restore pond banks, outlets, risers, and control structures to prevent issues and extend pond lifespan.

Routine HOA & Community Pond Maintenance

Keep Your Ponds Clean, Healthy & Attractive — All Year Long

Routine maintenance is essential in Middle Tennessee, where dry ponds, underground systems, and bioretentions often clog, erode, or become overgrown due to heavy rainfall and clay soils.

We partner with HOAs, community associations, commercial centers, and facility managers to deliver consistent, high-quality maintenance that keeps your ponds both functional and beautiful.

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.

Stormwater & HOA Pond Maintenance Best Practices

Stormwater & HOA Pond Maintenance

Our Nashville stormwater maintenance program includes the key maintenance and inspection tasks that keep your ponds healthy and your stormwater devices in compliance. Routine cleaning, trash and debris removal, vegetation management, algae control, structural inspections, and service recommendations to keep HOA ponds and stormwater ponds compliant, safe, and functional.

Why Choose Dragonfly Pond Works in Nashville

✅ Local Regulatory Expertise

We understand enforcement requirements under Metro Water Services, Davidson County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, and city-level stormwater programs.

✅ Middle Tennessee BMP Specialists

We know the unique challenges of the region’s pond systems, including clay soils, flash flooding, sinkholes, sediment transport, algae growth, and vegetation overgrowth.

✅ HOA & Property Manager–Focused

We serve communities, commercial centers, multi-family properties, and facilities that rely on well-kept ponds for safety, compliance, aesthetics, and resident satisfaction.

✅ Full-Service Pond & Stormwater Partner

From routine care to dredging and major repairs, our team handles everything with one call and one contractor.

Areas We Serve

We proudly service:
Nashville • Davidson County • Franklin • Brentwood • Murfreesboro • Spring Hill • Nolensville • Smyrna • La Vergne • Antioch • Lebanon • Gallatin • Hendersonville • Mt. Juliet

If your property includes a community pond, stormwater pond, dry pond, bioretention, swale, water quality device, or any other type of BMP, Dragonfly Pond Works is your trusted partner.

Request a Free Stormwater or HOA Pond Evaluation

Our Nashville stormwater specialists provide free site evaluations and customized maintenance or repair plans for your pond or BMP system.

Request Your Evaluation Today
👉 Contact Dragonfly Pond Works
or call (615) 258-9792 to speak with a local stormwater expert.

Stormwater compliance services returned this overgrown retention pond to a compliant state through slope clearing, slope mowing, and tree removal.
Maintenance Service Tech removes a failing retention pond pipe as part of a stormwater pipe repair project.
Stormwater construction services completed this stormwater gravel wetland conversion.
Stormwater repair crew restores an HOA dry pond through clearing, tree removal, excavating, and grading.
Shoreline repair to restore an eroded bank with coir logs and aquatic plants
Stormwater Maintenance Vendor removes trash from a retention pond as part of a routine maintenance plan.
Low-impact shoreline repair services restores a community eroded retention pond embankment.
Aquatic weed removal and algae treatment for stormwater retention pond restores system compliance, health, and aesthetics.
Stormwater Management Company provides customized plans that include key tasks, such as SCM system component inspection.
A customized stormwater management plan repaired this eroded spillway
Stormwater Management Vendor, Dragonfly Pond Works, performs aquatic plant and retention pond buffer maintenance.
Routine stormwater pond maintenance services has resulted in this thriving, large wetland with healthy aquatic plants.
Specialized stormwater and pond mowing services for compliance and safe slope mowing.
Stormwater detention basin mowing equipment mows your system safely.
Stormwater inlet, outlet, and pipe repair is completed on this HOA dry pond.
Conventional mechanical pond dredging removes accumulated sediment from this commercial retention pond to restore capacity.
Low-impact hydraulic pond dredging services are ideal for HOA's, golf courses, and commercial properties.
Stormwater Management Technicians install aquatic plants in a new converted constructed wetland.
Before and after photo compilation of stormwater risers that have been clogged, or blocked, with debris. Blocked stormwater risers and drains can lead to flooding and property damage.
Before and after photos of commercial retention pond algae treatment and control services.
Reconstruction of an overgrown retention pond that required clearing and removal of woody vegetation of the pond, following by grading.
Dry pond clearing and removal of trees and woody vegetation to return the BMP to a healthy and compliant state.
An overgrown, clogged bioretention that was not draining is transformed through bioretention clearing, underdrain replacement, grading, and mulch refresh.
Dragonfly's Stormwater corrective crew lowers a hydraulic dredge into a retention pond. The hydraulic dredge is low-impact and works well in areas where access is difficult.

Areas Served:
Metro Nashville • Davidson County • Murfreesboro • • Franklin • Spring Hill •

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Phone: (615) 258-9792 | Email: info@dragonflypondworks.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.