DCox, even if soil maps were not promising, I would not give up on a pond dream without bringing in a backhoe or deep auger for a series of test holes. If the subsurface results are definite and negative, then you will know for sure.

And can start pricing liners or hauling clay form elsewhere (hopefully on site)


"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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