Installing above ground over previously filled in in-ground pool - can you do it?

[mandlove]

We are renting a house from a family member and want to put an above ground pool in. The property had an in-ground pool in the past but has been partially removed (steps and one side is still there. Not positive about the bottom but the other side has been removed). It has been filled in with dirt. It was filled in at least 2 years ago but not positive on time.

Is it safe to install and above ground in that same spot? We can bury it some if needed. This will not be long-term, maybe a year or two.

I also know when it was filled, it was run over by heavy machinery to pack the dirt.

Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Sitting behind our keyboards we cannot not judge how much weight the fill can hold in the area you want to put the pool.

You seem to be aware of that potential problem based on your comments.

You have not provided any details about the pool you want to erect.

You can give it a try and be prepared to drain the pool if the legs begin settling into the ground. The larger the blocks you use under the legs may spread the weight and prevent settling.

How to level above ground pool - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[mandlove]

It will be a 24 foot / 48 inch deep pool.

 

[ajw22]

It will be a 24 foot / 48 inch deep pool.

That is 13,500 gallons and will weigh 112,000 lbs. 56 tons. That is like parking about 30 cars in the 24 foot space.

 

[Mdragger88]

Is this going to be a temporary intex style pool or a permanent above ground pool?
The intex style is much easier to relocate if settling issues arise since you can basically drain it & have a few people pick it up & move it.
A permanent above ground pool relocation is a bit more involved.
They will however both require adequate leveling & ground prep work & will weigh essentially the same.

How to level above ground pool - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ChiknNutz]

I did this last year with no ill effects so far.

 

[Selenap]

The only way to know is try it. No warranty will cover a pool not on virgin dirt. Two years may not be enough time to compact the soil. Fill dirt tends to have some debris like sticks and foliage which will decompose and create holes. If it’s clay, you will have better luck.