Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site New pond location from stream

Hello all, I am new to this site, but have already found alot of information.
What I would like to do is divert a stream into my yard (dig a hole first of course) and then outlet the pond back into the stream.
I have included a poorly drawn idea of what i'm talking about.
The area where I would like to do this is constantly wet, even in the hottest time of the year, and the stream never stops flowing.

I would love some ideas if this may be fesiable or am I just going to cause problems for myself.

No expert, but what about just running pipe(maybe 4 inch with screen)to the new hole? This way you arent actually diverting the entire creek and you wouldnt have to worry about leaves, branches or anything else running in to the pond. Just have to go out and clear the screen every now and then. Also by doing this it would be more discreet than redirecting an entire creek. Might cause a problem with some neighbors.

True, but the way the yard is laid out, it wouldn't look as good as just having the stream feed in one side and then exit out the other. Thanks for the advice tho

What are your overall goals for the pond itself? What size will it be?

Flow through ponds can be tough to manage. The water quality is dependent on what comes in the creek. So are the fish.

The size is small, about 100' x 60' . I would like to have fish in the pond, but the overall goal is asthetics. The one reason i'm thinking an flowthru is that behind the stream is a rock wall and Im thinking that it would look strange to have a pond, then a strip of yard and then a stream. I see what you are saying tho, it'll be difficult to keep fish in the pond if there is an open outlet into the stream.
The stream itself is rather clean, I havent had any issues of debris from upstream.
Again, thank you all for replying

When you get a big rain, it might not be all that aesthetic.

Also, look into the legal aspect of it. Different states have different rules about streams. It may not be legal to divert the stream, or you may need to get a permit.

Plus, diverting the stream into the pond will cause the pond to fill in a LOT quicker. Any debris/dirt/sediment that is flowing down the stream will settle into the pond bottom, filling it in.

Indiana law states if a body of water has an inlet and outlet to public waters you must have a fishing licence. Not sure on PA laws but I agree on essup's advise.

Thank you all, I will check into the legal aspect of it. I am also having consultant come and check things out and give some advice.