Thanks for the quick reply. The guy from the DNR gave me the same recommendation.... that is to wait for a year or so to allow vegetation etc to grow. I don't think either I or my kids will have the patience to wait. ;\) I want to make sure I didn't mislead you. I don't have water flowing through my pond. It is simply in an area with a low water table and the ground water is at about 53 degrees. It filled to 10 feet very quickly. The DNR guy said the effect of the cool ground water should provide a cooling effect for my pond. Without actual water flowing through do you think I will I get this effect?

Thanks again.