Gravel base for pool in area with higher water table.

[CeceliaC]

I'm looking for input from experienced persons. I am thinking to build a crush and run 20 x 20 + feet min. base for an eighteen feet dia. AGP. Do I need to construct a containment suround for the crush and run? The area is low ground and hard as rock. Rain water tends to stand untill it evaporates. The ground is level except for 1 foot from the edge on one side is about 4-6" low, so I want to level up to an overall 4" min. Base for the pool. I'm thinking the crush and run will compact solid and keep the pool above water and be a strong sustainable base.. Any rain or pool splash over will run off.
Thank you in advance for your input!

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

I would consider putting perforated drain pipe under the perimeter gravel to drain water to a pipe on the lowest point or to a well pit.

 

[CeceliaC]

Welcome to TFP.

I would consider putting perforated drain pipe under the perimeter gravel to drain water to a pipe on the lowest point or to a well pit.

Thank you, that would be amazing.. I think that would require the Professionals $$$. This 65 year old grandma can't muster up the grit for any more digging lol.