Thanks all for the replys.....I just took 5 pics of the property or area in question I am going to figure out how to post.

As far building the pond I will not hire anybody my brother is in excavating and is willing to help. And I am a contractor I know how expensive they can be. I'm trying to learn every aspect of pond construction even if it takes 3 years.....I'll probably do it in phases....testing,tree removal,digging...or whatever order I learn to be best.

Once again thanks for all the help