Heavy compactable clay for pond liners, levees, and structural pads. I sell this to landowners and contractors who need a water barrier that holds. Southwest Louisiana's natural clay, delivered by the truckload.
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Clay is the liner material for private ponds, crawfish ponds, and retention basins. It packs to a near-impermeable layer that holds water year-round. Properties from Iowa to DeQuincy use it for exactly this purpose.
Levee Construction
Agricultural and industrial levees require a material that won't let water seep through. Clay compacts dense and stays put. We supply clay to landowners and contractors building levees along the low-lying areas of Calcasieu Parish every season.
Structural Pads
A compacted clay pad under a slab or equipment base provides a stable, load-bearing surface. It doesn't shift under heavy equipment the way sandy fill does. Industrial sites out near the Lake Charles port area use it for this reason.
Moisture Barriers
Clay acts as a natural moisture barrier under slabs and around drainage structures. It slows lateral water movement through soil. Homeowners and contractors in wet areas near the Calcasieu River use it for crawl space barriers and perimeter drainage control.
Berm Building
Berms for property line separation, noise reduction, or drainage redirection need a material that holds shape over time. Clay builds a tight, dense berm that doesn't erode as fast as sandy soil. We've put clay into berm projects from Westlake to Carlyss.
Crawfish Pond Prep
Crawfish farming is big in Southwest Louisiana. Clay lines the levees and bottom of crawfish ponds so water stays where it's supposed to. We supply clay to aquaculture operations across Calcasieu Parish every fall before flood season.
Material Specs
Clay Dirt Details
Material Type
Native clay / hardpan clay soil
Processing
Natural, excavated
Color
Reddish-brown to gray depending on depth
Applications
Pond liners, levees, structural pads, moisture barriers, berm construction
Weight
Approximately 2,700-3,000 lbs per cubic yard (1.35-1.5 tons)
Permeability
Very low. Effective moisture barrier when properly compacted
Compaction
Excellent. Reaches high density under standard compaction equipment
Delivery
Next-day delivery (order before noon)
Minimum Order
No minimum
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How to Order
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Tell Us the Job
Call or fill out the quote form. Pond liner, levee, pad, or berm. Tell us the dimensions and we'll estimate your load count.
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Get Your Price
All-in delivered price. No fuel surcharges. We quote clay at the same straightforward rate as everything else we sell.
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We Deliver
Orders before noon go out the next day to most of Calcasieu Parish. Have your equipment ready. Clay is heavy and needs to be spread promptly.
Clay dirt is the go-to material for any job that needs a water-resistant soil layer. Out here in Southwest Louisiana, that means pond construction, crawfish pond prep, levee work, and structural pads. The natural clay deposits in Calcasieu Parish give us a material that compacts tight and holds up through wet season.
How thick does a clay liner need to be for a pond?
A properly installed clay liner for a small private pond typically runs 12 to 24 inches compacted. Crawfish ponds and larger retention ponds sometimes go deeper. The key is compacting in lifts, not dumping it all at once. Each lift needs to be packed before the next one goes on. That's what gives you the seal you're after.
Is clay dirt good for raising elevation like fill dirt?
Clay can raise elevation, but I wouldn't use it for most residential jobs. More expensive per ton, harder to spread, and stays wet a long time after rain. For yard raising, standard fill dirt is the better call. Clay makes sense when you need the sealing.
Can you deliver clay dirt next day in Lake Charles?
Yes. Order before noon and most deliveries in Calcasieu Parish go out the next day. We deliver to Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Westlake, Prien, Carlyss, Iowa, Vinton, and DeQuincy. Call us at (337) 545-3022 to confirm availability and get a delivered price.
What is the difference between clay dirt and fill dirt?
Fill dirt is a general mix of subsoil that compacts reasonably well. Clay dirt is specifically high-clay-content soil that compacts to near-impermeable density. Clay is heavier, stickier, and harder to work with. Fill dirt is the everyday product. Clay is the specialty product for applications that need a water barrier or extreme structural stability.
How many loads of clay do I need for a one-acre pond?
A one-acre pond with a 12-inch compacted liner needs roughly 1,600 cubic yards. That's 107 to 130 tandem loads. This takes coordination. I tell people to call early in the planning stage. We spread deliveries over multiple days and work around your excavation crew's schedule.
Clay Dirt Delivered to Calcasieu Parish
Pond liners, levees, structural pads. We load heavy clay and get it to your site. Call before noon for next-day delivery.
