How to Make a Pool in Minecraft

Last Updated: February 8, 2020

Want to add a pool into your Minecraft world? Digging the pool is the easy part, but when it comes time to fill it with water, things can get a little tricky. Luckily, you can construct your pool in such as way that it does most of the work for you. See Step 1 below to learn how.

Steps

1
Dig your pool as deep as you want. Filling pools can be difficult, but with this method you can quickly fill a pool of any depth, as long as it is all the same depth. The bottom of the pool will need to be level, but the shape of the pool can be anything you'd like.
2
Add a layer one block deep. After the pool has been dug, add a layer across the entire surface one block deep into the pool. Make this new layer out of something easy to break such as dirt.

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3
Add water to the top layer. Use your bucket and start filling in the top layer with water. Water will flow from the source blocks you place, so you won't need to fill in each block. As you fill, you might notice some currents appearing. These are caused by the lack of water source blocks nearby, and can be fixed by placing a water source on the block the current is originating from.
4
Dig out the layer of dirt. Once the top layer has been filled with water and there are no currents, you can dig out the layer of dirt. The water will begin filling the lower part of the pool, and you won't have to worry about it flowing correctly.
5
Add the finishing touches. Once your pool is complete, you can add the finishing touches to make it a truly relaxing place. Add a cobblestone border around it to give it a professional look. Place some trees for shade, torches for light, and maybe even build a diving board!

Community Q&A

Question

What's the point of making the dirt layer if we are going to destroy it and the water will fill it up anyways?

Community Answer

That is so that the water can be placed all around the pool. If your pool is one block deep, you can skip that step.
Question

How do I build a working diving board?

Community Answer

Slime blocks and upward pistons can be used to simulate the jumping action of a diving board.
Question

Does water come through wool?

CrazyGirl4

Community Answer

You can scoop up water from a water source like an ocean. If you put down a 2x2 square of water you have an unlimited water source. So, to answer your question, no, water does not come through wool.