Types of Waterfalls

Aquatic Artists · Field Guide

Nine configurations, hand-sculpted from real stone. Find the one that matches the sound you’re after.

Every waterfall starts with a feeling — the sound you want to hear from the patio, the height you want to see through the kitchen window, the way the water should move at night. Below are the configurations Aquatic Artists builds, each hand-sculpted from real stone.

By Tier Count

more ledges, more height, more sound

1Tier

1-Tier Waterfall

A single cascade at the pool’s edge. Quiet, intimate, and often all a smaller backyard needs to feel finished.

2Tiers

2-Tier Waterfall

Two stacked falls add height and a richer sound without overwhelming the space around the pool.

3Tiers

3-Tier Waterfall & Stream

Three cascades feeding a running stream, the centerpiece choice for a backyard built around the water.

4⁺Tiers

Multi-Tier Waterfall

Four or more tiers, sculpted as one continuous stone feature. Our most dramatic cascade, for families who want the whole backyard to feel like a resort.

Variant, not a tier

Split Waterfall

Two cascades entering the pool from different points, a design move for wide pools or backyards with more than one focal view.

By Feature Type

what’s actually happening in your backyard

Custom Pool Waterfalls

The heart of what we build: a hand-built natural stone waterfall shaped around your pool.

Spa Waterfalls

A gentle stone spillway from spa to pool, the quiet sound families notice first when they step outside.

Pondless Waterfalls

All the sound and motion of a waterfall with no standing pond to maintain, a favorite for smaller yards.

Adding a Waterfall to an Existing Pool

Already have a pool? Most renovations add a waterfall in two days to two weeks, depending on scope.