Update, 11/28.
We've had about 8" of rain this month. Compared to a total of 1" for August to Oct..
Brought the water level back up about 16". Water is now near the drain pipe base.


No leak along pipe at exit. Still a very small seep in the original ditch bottom. No current, but definite seep.

The SMB beds are back submerged. This is the only one that was above the water line when the water level was at its lowest point.



I'm curious, should I pull this small section of floating dock out, before the pond freezes over?


No YP seen today. I threw in some food, no activity, except FHM and BF tadpoles.

Thanks again, for help and advice.

Jeff

9 yr old pond, 1 ac, 15' deep.
RES, YP, GS, FHM (no longer), HBG (going away), SMB, and HSB (only one seen in 5 yrs) Restocked HSB (2020) Have seen one of these.
I think that's about all I should put in my little pond.
Otter attack in 2023