My wife and I are moving our small farm to the Lafayette area soon. I have been spoiled by 2 ponds and plentiful water here in NC - if I dig a post hole, it fills up halfway with water and stays there. Indiana soils are an unknown for me.

The place we are likely buying has a nice creek flowing through it, but no ponds. Several acres are in the floodplain of the creek. The house and several acres are on the top of a nice flat-topped hill.

The county GIS shows soil types Ce, Gn, Su, HeF, and CbA on the property. I have no idea what any of this means. I am guessing that the county will say no to any pond in the floodplain, but that is just a guess.

Does anyone have any clue or past experience digging ponds in the area? I can dig it myself no problem as long as it is relatively small, but if it gets beyond a half acre or requires a clay liner, then that is beyond my capability. Any feedback from y'all would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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