We Don’t Just Build Lakes — We Bring Life Back to the Land.
Custom-built lakes and ponds designed for Texas soil, Texas weather, and Texas ranchers.
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Transform Your Landscape
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Built by Texans, for Texans.
We’re the Rankin family — a South Texas team with deep roots in the land and years of experience with construction equipment and pond work. What began as a friend’s project turned into a passion that’s now transformed dozens of ranches across the region. Specializing in 1/4 to 1-acre ponds, we fill a niche where every project is built with integrity, craftsmanship, and respect for the land. We work with what the land gives us, supplementing with outside resources only when necessary. Along the way, we developed a proprietary process that allows us to separate components, ensuring the right material is utilized in the right spot to create the perfect finish.
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What We Do Best
Explore our range of services tailored to enhance your land’s potential.
Lake & Pond Construction
From 1/4 to 1-acre ponds — we shape, seal, and finish water features that hold beautifully and last for years.
Ranch Roads & Accessways
We build and repair ranch roads, crossings, and access points to make your property more functional and easier to enjoy.
Restoration & Expansion
Already have a pond? We repair leaks, deepen existing lakes, and restore them to their original beauty and capacity.
Shaping the Land to Hold Water
Smart land shaping that captures rainwater, preserves resources, and maximizes your pond’s water level all year long.
Transforming Land into Life
From Dry Land to Living Oasis
At Let’s Wet Texas, we specialize in turning barren landscapes into vibrant ecosystems. Our lakes and ponds not only enhance the beauty of the land but also create habitats that support local wildlife and benefit ranchers.
Every project we undertake is crafted with precision and a deep respect for the natural environment. Our commitment is to bring water to where it’s needed most, creating spaces that thrive in harmony with nature.
Join us in our mission to transform dry, unused land into lush, life-giving oasis that stand the test of time.
Our Craftsmanship in Action
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“Trusted by South Texas Ranch and Land Owners ”
These reviews come directly from our Google Business profile for Let’s Wet Texas Lake Construction.
Every project is different because we design each lake or pond around the land, budget, and goals of the owner. Scroll through to see what ranchers and landowners say about working with us.
“From the very beginning, Michael took the time to truly listen to our ideas and carefully study our land, offering thoughtful suggestions that ultimately transformed our original vision into something far better.
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They went above and beyond, not just creating a beautiful spring-fed pond, but also using the excavation materials to build all-weather roads we’ve needed for decades. The result is stunning and exceeded every expectation we had. ”
…Keep reading in Google Reviews
Leo & Cindy Lopez
Landowner, Driftwood, TX
“Michael and his team did a great job rebuilding my tank. They cleaned out and enlarged the tank and then contracted installation of a HDPE liner. Afterwards, they covered the liner with fill and a cap of clay. They also shaped the contours around the perimeter of the tank to improve drainage. Throughout the process, Michael and his guys were courteous and professional. The tank was completed nearly 3 years ago and Michael still calls and stops by routinely. Thanks to Michael and his team, we now have a great fishing and swimming spot for family and friends.”
Martin Parrish.
Retired Chemical Engineer, Kenedy, Texas
“The Let’s Wet Texas crew did a great job on my tanks, and after completed, did more good work shaping my roads and helping with some odd jobs on the ranch.”
Lucian Bukowski
Exotic Ranch, Harper, TX
“We were very pleased with the work done on our tank. Our volume was more than doubled, and watching Ben and Mono work was mesmerizing! Everything was done well and left neat and tidy. Mike was a pleasure to work with, and Patricia took wonderful pictures and videos. We highly recommend Let’s Wet Texas!
Wendy Boehle
Landowner, Hondo, TX
“Michael and his crew did a fantastic job constructing my tank. It came out much better than I ever expected. He kept me informed about every step involved in the process. In addition to building the tank, his crew laid a 6″ polyline to capture water from house and barn roofs and directed the water 1000′ downhill to the tank. They also ran an electrical line to the tank from the house. A 40 mm liner was also installed and covered with clay. The tank will create a great habitat for fish and wildlife. It also has added a significant value to our ranch and my family is going to enjoy this tank for many years.
Scott Brown
Petroleum Geologist, Hobson, Texas
“I had been wanting to get an existing 1/4 pond on my property that I had just purchased redone, and after a couple of meetings with Micheal i made the decision to move forward with the complex build next to a creek. He was very informative upfront about cost being dependent on finding clay onsite so that i was not surprised with unexpected cost during the build.They cleaned out the old black wash in from years of neglect from previous owners . Once the wash in was cleaned out and we ended up hitting a unexpected layer of bedrock that was not a big issue for a contractor with ho ram for a day.After that we didnt end up finding any useful clay onsite and ended up hauling in clay which was a pleasant process to watch micheal and mano work the 40+ 18 wheelers of material into the pond. The tank was completed nearly 4 years ago and Michael still calls and stops by routinely. Thanks to Michael and mano my daughter and i have made lots of memories fishing together and it was great experience doing business with him.”
Matthew Puckett
Property Owner. Savannah, TX
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