Volume Calculations (Ponds/Pits or Stockpiles)
Services: Volume Calculations (Ponds/Pits or Stockpiles)
What Are Volume Calculations?
Volume calculations determine the quantity of material within, or withheld from, a defined area. They are mostly used for measuring the volume of stockpiles, borrow pits, or ponds. These calculations are based on survey data collected in the field or by drone and are used to support planning, inventory management, and compliance documentation for earthwork and site development projects.
Why Do You Need a Volume Calculation?
Accurate volume calculations are essential for contractors, developers, and material suppliers to monitor quantities, evaluate project progress, and verify proper excavation. Whether you're evaluating how much dirt to order for a project, measuring how much material has been excavated from a pond, or determining the volume of stockpile remains, these calculations help perform accurate analysis for confident, critical decision making.
Key Components of Volume Calculation Services
From data collection to comprehensive volume analysis
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Data Collection:
Surveyors capture surface data using traditional total stations and GPS topography methods, or with drone flights that cover large or difficult-to-access areas.
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Surface Modeling and Volume Analysis:
CAD team builds a digital terrain model from collected survey data to represent the surface of the pond, pit, or stockpile. Using Carlson Civil software, the CAD team calculates the volume by comparing existing surfaces against a baseline, design surface, or original topo. Final deliverables include a report with total volume quantities, annotated surface maps, and digital files for design.
How to Request a Volume Calculation from Atlas Surveying
To request volume calculation services, please provide the following:
Project location and survey scope (pond, pit, stockpile, or site)
Purpose of the volume calculation (inventory, billing, permitting, etc.)
Access information for the site or stockpile
Contact details for coordination and billing
Why Choose Atlas Surveying for Volume Calculations?
Atlas Surveying provides fast, precise, and fully documented volume calculations tailored to your site and reporting needs. Our field crews and drone pilots gather accurate data across all terrain types, while our CAD team ensures clean, defensible results that align with your project goals. Whether you're tracking earthwork quantities or preparing documentation for a client or regulatory agency, Atlas delivers.
Contact Atlas Surveying today for dependable, professional volume calculation services.
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