Ponds are an essential part of Oklahoma land management. Whether for livestock, irrigation, fishing, wildlife habitat, or fire protection, a properly built and maintained pond can serve generations. With decades of experience operating a backhoe and now an excavator, Cunningham Backhoe Service brings precision and practicality to every project.
"If you don’t core the ground or you build on the wrong soil, your pond will eventually leak or fail."
SERVICES OFFERED
New Pond Construction
Pond Repair & Maintenance
Pond failure in Oklahoma is often due to poor soil conditions, incorrect dam construction, or neglected spillways. Our approach is not just digging a hole – it is about understanding how Oklahoma soil and water behave year-round.
The Farm Service Agency (FSA), part of the USDA, offers technical support and even design assistance for agricultural pond construction. If you qualify, they may help you plan a pond layout and recommend the best practices. Cunningham Backhoe Service works closely with landowners and can build according to FSA recommendations.
Specializing in removing invasive Eastern Red Cedars to help restore pastureland, reduce wildfire risk, and improve your land’s health and usability.
We clear overgrown land, unwanted trees, and brush to make way for construction, pasture, or a fresh start on your property.
Delivering precise, on-grade footings and excavation work that’s clean, accurate, and ready for rebar, concrete, and long-term structural success.
