Planned intended use, the age of the bathers and the legal requirements have a significant influence on the ideal depth of a swimming pond. Ultimately, however, the water depth of the pool is at the discretion of the pond owner, as this is also a question of cost.
What depth should a swimming pond have?
The ideal depth of a swimming pond is between 1.30 and 2.00 meters, with 1.50 meters being considered the most favorable depth. The edge strip should be around 1.00 meters deep to ensure a natural look and optimal heat regulation.
When it comes to the depth of the swimming pond, personal taste always plays a primary role and of course it also makes a considerable difference in the costs whether the excavation pit for the natural pool is 1, 20 or over 2,00 meters deep is. In addition, there may be special regulations from the state building authority that are ultimately important and even the height of the groundwater level can be a reason for the depth of the swimming pond to be kept below 1.50 meters.
Rule of thumb: Don't build too deep
At least that's the statement in the relevant forums and the long-time natural pool owners justify the ideal depth of 1.30 to 1.60 meters by saying that the maintenance effort for the swimming pond would still be within reasonable limits with these dimensions. With an average pond depth of around 1.50 meters, even tall swimmers can swim without any problems and without coming into contact with the pool floor, while for the youngest it would be worth considering creating a separate non-swimmer zone.
Deeper can still be more pleasant
Even the tallest bather will no longer be able to stand if the swimming pond is more than two meters deep. However, swimming will be more refreshing in the summer months, especially in pools with a small pool surface, as the amount of water can warm up less quickly than in a shallow pond. However, if you want to occasionally dive into the cool water, you should build at least 2.50 meters deep. Also not uncommon are eight meter deep pools in which divers can pursue their hobby.
Overall floor plan and swimming pond depth
The depth of the swimming pond also has a major influence on the look being as close to nature as possible, as the swimming area should flow as smoothly as possible into the edge and bank zones with their plants. These are ideally not less than one meter deep and at least three meters wide in order to increase the amount of water and reduce its heating. In summary this means:
- minimum swimming pond depth: 1.30 meters
- favorable swimming pond depth: 1.50 meters
- optimal swimming pond depth: 2.00 meters
- Depth of the edge strip: approx. 1.00 meters
Tip
When considering the depth of the swimming pond, also take into account the space required for the edge of the pond. A transition that is too steep towards the deeper zones creates more space in the pool, but significantly increases the construction effort for the natural pool.
