Thanks again for the input. It's all going into that file cabinet "upstairs". I only have a 16" bucket for the backhoe now, will need to get a 24-36", and hope the equip can handle it in this clay. I'm thinking of not starting this until early June, so there is less chance of the hole filling up on me.
Does anyone know if there are regs about how far you have to be from your well with a pond. My well is 60' down.
I'd like to keep the depth of the pond the max reach of the backhoe, 7-8'. If I can get in there and go deeper I will, or maybe rent a piece for a day and dig it to 10-12'.
