Matt: You are absolutely right. Funny you should mention an enthusiastic gal...I also had an outstanding encounter with a CD agent that was a gal. The service was absolutely unbelieveable...and this was only to help me (during my search) to consider a property with an existing pond. She actually gave me her cell number and fielded my calls from her home on a Saturday night! I wrote a letter to her boss to praise her service and commitment.
Ranger: We plan to use a constuction drain made from 6" PVC and a gate valve on the downstream side of the dam. This will eliminate water accumulation, giving us plenty of time.
