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In NE Texas you will have enough rain events to fill, and enough drought to worry about it getting too low.

For 1 acre I don't think you will have much issue other than making sure you have the right soil. Dig deep(14-15') and steep(3:1), so as the pond looses water to evaporation, your surface area doesn't change too much. You can always build a terrace to divert water, and if you do, put a couple of gate in it so you can adjust the amount of water flow.

As far as cost, you will pay for the yards of dirt moved. Flat ground will require the most yards moved. Building on a slope will reduce the amount of dirt to be dug, and enclosing a draw or valley can be the cheapest, but then you may have to worry about too much water.