Thanks guys for the replys. I do and can dewater if neccessary, just over the levy behind would run off into a dry creek bed. Im not trying to do the impossible, as I will be the first to admit I know nothing about pond raising. I was looking at a fish tank with peacock bass in it and was just extremly curious if it was possible. I love those fish and if there was nothing but that and forage in it , could I pull this off. As you can see ,I still have time before this pond fills up to do whatever means neccessary and for which order it needs to be done in. Im new to all this, and havent heard of this topic on here before. Gotta Love the idea, just hoping for a dream to come true. ;\)