what is the good depth for the size of 16 x 26 in-ground ?

[blstz]

We have a 16' X 26" in-ground pool and not sure what we want to do with the Depth of the pool. any suggestions?
The family member Hight are from 5 feet to 5'9 feet.

1: From low to deep
2: Both side Low and Deep in the mid

I am new and this is the first pool....pls help ...

Thank you So much....

 

[Patrick_B]

Re: what is the good depth for the size of 16 x 26 in-ground

Welcome to TFP!

It depends on how you want to use it, because you will use it like you build it. If you want to play volley ball a lot, go with the "play" or "sport" option where it's just deep in the middle. This might be 3.5-4.0' on ends to 5.0-5.5' in the middle.

Maybe you want a slide on one end, so make it deeper there. About 6-7' for that. If you want a diving board you need to go longer and deeper. At least 34 ft and 8.5-9.0' deep on one end.

 

[blstz]

Re: what is the good depth for the size of 16 x 26 in-ground

Hi Patrick,

thank you for the reply. If I want to do it as for the lap pool. but the longer I can do is 26 due to the space. However if the 3.5 deep. is it ok to make a turn and with out hitting the leg in the low side ?

 

[Patrick_B]

Re: what is the good depth for the size of 16 x 26 in-ground

If it were me, I would go ahead and make it 4'.

 

[blstz]

Re: what is the good depth for the size of 16 x 26 in-ground

HI

So you mean from 4 feet's to 5 feet's ?

 

[Patrick_B]

Re: what is the good depth for the size of 16 x 26 in-ground

4 on each end. 6 in the middle.