I don't know anything about sand ponds, but if you are committed to putting one in and know you are going to do it eventually regardless, I too would be hard pressed to turn away from free dirt hauling... which is really the problem you are up against based on the original price and your inability to keep it on site. I'd be really leery of having a pond dug but someone who is not a pond guy, but if you have a really good dirt guy with a lot of local experience with your soil type, it's probably the next best thing. It's just my personal, ignorant opinion, but I think a local guy with a lot of know-how on how to deal with your specific wet sand situation may be better than bringing a pond specialist in from afar that has never worked with that type of geology. Maybe someone with experience can chime in with a more educated opinion. If I were in your shoes, I'd take him up on his offer. Good luck! Take pictures of your process and share 'em with us... I love looking at that type of stuff on here.
/clayton
ps. I grew up in Ingleside!
