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I don't foresee a need to drain the pond. If the need does arise I can always use a hose siphon.
I used a dozer to cut the core down to about 5' below the bottom of the pond basin.
Then backfilled and compacted with a vibratory roller.
Here's the roller I used. It's a rental unit. I would have perfered a sheepsfoot roller but I couldn't get one onsite in a reasonable time.
