Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Soil questions First post... Got a few questions....

It's usually a bit less expensive if you can build a dam between 2 hills to make a pond - less dirt to move. You CAN build a pond anywhere; BUT it's a LOT cheaper in the long run to build a pond where there is soil that will hold water (you won't have to re-do a leaking pond, or constantly fill from a well to keep it full). It's a lot nicer to look at if the water level in the pond is near the ground level rather than a couple of feet or more below it.

Poeple dig them in flat areas if the water table is high, but the problem with that is that the pond level will fluctuate with the water level in the ground if the pond isn't sealed properly (that's what I'm dealing with).

If you dig it so the creek flows into it the creek water could also bring uninvited guests along as well, so keep reading and asking questions! It's a lot less expensive to do your homework first than having to re-do the pond. I would look into purchasing some of the PB reference books, at the very least the "Perfect Pond, Want One" book.

BTW, Welcome to PB!!