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The Henson Family Hay Bale Lagoon

The Henson Family Hay Bale Lagoon

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The Hensons from Tuscaloosa, Alabama stacked 48 round hay bales in a circle, lined the interior with a heavy-duty tarp, and filled it with the garden hose. The resulting 18-foot diameter lagoon held water all summer long. Total cost: $160 in tarps, since the hay bales were already sitting in the barn.

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Hay Bales Used48
Diameter Feet18
Total Cost Dollars160
Survived Entire SummerYes
Water Capacity Gallons2800
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