Next to Lake Overholser
Hydroseeding in Bethany, OK
A compact city bounded on the west by a lake and a wildlife refuge.
- Site visit and written quote at no charge
- Seed blend picked for the season: Bermuda in summer, fescue in fall
- Silt fence and inlet protection set before the first rain, not after
Small Lots Beside a Shallow Lake
Hydroseeding in Bethany is close-quarters work. The city covers only about 5.2 square miles, all land, and it is hemmed in by Warr Acres to the east and by Lake Overholser and the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge to the west. Most of our jobs here are lawn repair, renovation and single-lot seeding rather than new subdivisions.
Why the lake matters
Lake Overholser is a reservoir on the North Canadian River, built in 1919 to supply a water treatment plant. It averages only about 6 feet deep, with a maximum of 13. Shallow water fills with sediment faster than deep water, so west-side Bethany yards that drain toward the lake should not be left as bare dirt for long. We cover regraded areas with hydromulch right away and add silt fence on slopes.
The river has flooded before
In 1923 the North Canadian flooded, breached the Overholser dam and inundated much of Oklahoma City. Low ground near the river and lake still deserves respect. When we regrade near the west edge of town, we keep water moving away from homes and avoid piling fill in drainage paths.
A town that rebuilt
On November 19, 1930, an F4 tornado struck Bethany, killed 23 people and destroyed 652 buildings. Bethany started as a farm town, incorporated in 1910 with an economy tied to surrounding farmland, and recovery was slow until World War II brought commuters. Many of today's lawns sit on lots that have been rebuilt more than once, with mixed fill under the turf.
Typical Bethany projects
- Overseeding thin front yards on older streets
- Seeding after foundation, sewer or driveway work
- Small slope stabilization near the lake side
- Campus-area and church grounds
Ask about lawn repair, overseeding or a full new lawn. Get a free estimate or call (405) 529-7119.
Bethany Water and History
- Western boundary. Bethany is bounded on the west by Lake Overholser and the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge, and on the east by Warr Acres.
- Shallow reservoir. Lake Overholser covers about 1,500 acres with an average depth of 6 feet and a maximum of 13 feet.
- 1923 flood. The North Canadian River flooded in 1923, breached the Lake Overholser dam and inundated much of Oklahoma City.
- 1930 tornado. An F4 tornado on November 19, 1930 killed 23 people and destroyed 652 buildings in Bethany.
Bethany Questions
Can you seed just part of my Bethany yard after sewer work?
Yes. We grade the trench line, add topsoil and hydroseed the strip so it matches the lawn around it.
My lot drains toward the lake. What should I do?
Do not leave the soil bare. We use hydromulch right away and silt fence on slopes.
Is overseeding enough for a thin Bethany lawn?
Often, yes, as long as the soil underneath is not badly compacted.
Do you work on church and campus grounds?
Yes. Larger lawn areas are well suited to hydroseeding.
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