So we got about 3" of rain on Saturday morning. This took the still not quite finished pond up to about 1/3 pool or 6 feet deep. It is still wet on the backside where dam meets the undisturbed ground level. As of yesterday the rate of loss of water has been basically the same as evaporation as I placed a 5 gallon bucket with water next to a yard stick in the water to monitor the levels. We are losing a little under 1/2 inch per day, but it has been very hot, dry, and windy, with low humidity. Based on this I don't know what to think about the wetness below the dam. Even with increased water pressure the loss has not increased. I am hoping that the wet area downstream is from water running down from hillsides below core trench and funneling into the ditch. I will follow with pics soon.
Does anyone know if it is OK to use oats or annual rye as cover with WSG's to help prevent erosion? Thanks.
