Hey Joe

Here in E NE we receive 29" of precipitation annually - and using that formula the NRCS stated it requires 33 acres of watershed to naturally sustain water levels for a 1 acre pond.

My watershed is just over 40 acres. I built a 4 acre pond. I irrigate to supplement precipitation. For me the cost of drilling a well was worth it as I plan to live there someday. Hope this is helpful.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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