Above Ground Pool Inground Problem

by AG

I have a 27x52 above ground pool in the ground. I have about 6 inches or more above the ground.

We have had a lot of rain this year and when I took the winter tarp off, I notice the pool walls have buckled. I have dug all the back fill back out. As I got towards the bottom, of course it was so muddy in certain areas. My walls have started to straighten back up as I got all the muddy soil away from pool and filled water back up to middle of skimmer. (water level was just below skimmer for winterizing)

I am going to start at one part of pool and back fill, then install a French drain with gravel..then dirt again...the French drain will gradually
slope all the way around till it meets at the other end. I've dug a
trench that also slopes deeper away from pool to also install french drain.

Do you think this will eliminate my problem.

Thanks

AG



Hi AG. With only 6" above the ground you really have to be careful with your water level. The water should always be above the level of the dirt on the outside of the pool.

It sounds like what you are doing with the drain is a good idea, the heavier the dirt gets the more likely it is to cave the pool in.

Another option you may consider is using a skimmer plate over the skimmer so you could then keep your pool topped off with water the entire winter.

Skimmer covers are made to fit just about any size and type of skimmer, I would sure look into one. A full pool, all winter, will probably prevent a cave in from happening again.