Pondless Waterfall

Add beauty and serenity to your yard with a custom pondless waterfall from Superior Ponds, serving New Prague, Prior Lake, Shakopee, and more of Southern MN.

Pondless waterfall with cascading water over natural rock formations, creating a tranquil backyard feature.
Scroll down to discover pondless waterfall options, process, and pricing
Close-up of pondless waterfall with flowing water over stacked stones in a landscaped garden

Enjoy the Beauty of Water Without The Upkeep of A Pond

If you love the sound of water but want a low-maintenance option, a pondless waterfall is perfect. It offers the peaceful ambiance of a waterfall without the upkeep of a pond. We’ll strategically place each boulder to create the perfect soundscape for your space.

With Superior Ponds, enjoy a stunning feature that transforms your space – whether it’s starting your day with a coffee by the water or unwinding with a calm, soothing backdrop in the evening.

What You’ll Get With a Pondless Waterfall:

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Pondless Waterfall FAQs

Most pondless waterfalls are between $26,000-$12,000, with the most common choices being around $16,000. That includes popular lighting options and planting packages.

You can expect 0.5%-1% of the total gallons per hour of flow rate to evaporate daily. A well-sheltered waterfall (protected from sun and wind) with minimal splash will have lower evaporation, while more exposed setups may experience higher rates.
The reservoir for a pondless waterfall should be deep enough to accommodate all the water from the system without overflowing. Capacity is more critical than depth; the system needs enough space to hold all the water comfortably.

It usually takes us 1 to 2 weeks for most pondless waterfalls, but that varies based on the size of the project and all the details that go into it.

Your pump should provide 100 gallons per hour (GPH) for every inch of the spillway to achieve full waterfall flow. Most installations require a pump with a capacity between 4,000 GPH and 7,000 GPH.
Pondless waterfalls can include a variety of features similar to those found in ponds and fountains. These include decorative spitters, feature fountains, spillways, sitting rocks, splash pools, planting packages, and white or color-changing LED lighting options.

A Pricing Guideline For Your Pondless Waterfall Project

Cozy backyard seating area with illuminated garden waterfall feature, surrounded by plants and a wooden deck

4' Starter Pondless Waterfall

This project came with:

This project was quoted at $7,995, with the most expensive items being the pump and boulders.

Rustic garden waterfall with natural stones and greenery, set beside a small wooden barn in a landscaped yard

8' Pondless Waterfall

This project came with:
This project was quoted at $13,995, with the most expensive item being the rocks, priced at over $2,500.
Backyard seating area overlooking a cascading waterfall garden with natural rocks, lush greenery, and vibrant flowers, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat

18' Pondless Waterfall

This project came with:

This project was quoted at $32,995, with the most expensive item being the LED lights and several tons of rocks and boulders.

Enjoy Life's Beautiful Moments While We Do All The Pondless Waterfall Heavy Lifting

Spend more time on the things that matter while your pondless waterfall is being built for you.

1

Collaborate

Share your vision with us, and we’ll design the perfect pondless waterfall for your yard.
Excavator preparing backyard ground for water feature installation, handled by an expert building team.

2

Build

Sit back while we bring your idea to life, turning a blank space into something magical.

3

Enjoy

Listen to the calming sound of flowing water and enjoy your backyard in a new way.

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5/5

Despite the fact that we won “most intense spring pond clean-up” Ben did the job well and with a smile! 

This company truly has a passion to beautify and and maximize pond spaces, so to be able to simply make a phone call and have our set-up in spring and our close down in fall taken care of is wonderful! Now, we can simply enjoy! 

Thanks again Ben!

5/5

Ben was great. He was able to scheduled a spring cleaning in a few days. Our pond is the cleanest it’s ever been. He moved some of the boulders around for a more attractive pond. Our 9 koi fish love the space. They are super active compared to before. 

The price is worth it and reasonable. We purchased the basic package for spring clean up and winterization in the fall. I think it’s a great value and will save us a lot of time trying to do it ourselves. 

He is very responsive when we text or call with questions. He’s very knowledgeable and has helped us improve our ecosystem for a healthier pond and koi life.

5/5

There was a leak in the pond system therefore the water was not flowing back into the pond. 

I called Superior Ponds and within an hour he was there working to fix the problem. Pond functioning wonderfully since the repair.

Get Started on Your Pondless Waterfall

Owner Ben is excited to meet you and discuss your future pondless waterfall.

Why Work with Superior Ponds?

By strategically placing rocks and boulders, we personalize the water’s flow to create your ideal waterfall.

Enjoy the best materials, top-quality boulders and river rocks for your natural and durable waterfall.

We design each waterfall to match your vision and blend seamlessly into your outdoor space.

Experience the Serenity of a Low-Maintenance Waterfall with Superior Ponds

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