We are in a home in Carmel, Indiana built in 1977. When walking outside of our house we recently noticed a hole in the grass in our front yard. When inspecting it, it seems to be a 2’ W brick well. Unsure of the total depth but at least 2.5 ‘ deep. Wanted to see if anyone here knows what the purpose of this well would be as it seems to be partially filled in with dirt and leaves. Do you think we could simply fill it with dirt and grow grass over it? Or how would you recommend landscaping around this?
by smalls631
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Would it be a water meter under the leaves?
Does that thing have a cover? Could be an old drainage ditch if the area floods
Id cap that ankle twister sooner than later if you do anything lol
It looks like a catch basin for storm water. They used the build them like this out of brick, lots in Chicago like this. Could be for any type of infrastructure though. I imagine it was abandoned when the neighborhood got built unless you are on an old property. Could be a catch basin for an old farm drain tile system.
I would also ask in the subreddit for your area, as well as any older/long-term people who live in your neighborhood.