I am not really sure how to even ask this question.

Have a small .65 acre pond/wetland on a property we recently purchased. I have had the local agency out and they said if I apply for a permit, to clean it out to 2 meters it would be approved.

I would also like to make it larger, and make it deeper by raising the water level.

I have done soil water tests, and can get 6" of soil (just below the top soil) to hold water like a bucket.

My question is this, why does a pond naturally have a high water level, when the soil around it holds water and the area is naturally low. Is there an area of sand? Or will it most likely never get deeper?

I believe there is plenty of run off area.

I see pictures of you guys building these huge ponds in areas that currently do not have water. How do you know they will fill?

Thanks for any insight or maybe reassurances.

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