TotalPond 1200 GPH Waterfall Pump The 1200 GPH Waterfall Pump is ideal for small waterfalls up to 5 ft. tall. With a maximum pumping height of 14 ft. at 0 GPH, this energy-efficient pump helps power a waterfall. All TotalPond Waterfall Pumps have a back-spitting feature to cool the pump. The internal design of the pump allows larger debris to flow out of the discharge and finer particles to flow out of the rear of the pump. This ensures that the shafts and bearings are being continuously cleaned. Includes a mesh barrier pumpshield prevent debris from clogging the pump.