Chris, I have at least 4 visible springs feeding the lake and their flow varies through the year. Right now I'd guess I'm pushing 75-100gpm over the spillway but that's just a swag. From this past July through September it stopped flowing all together. I'd estimate my average annual flow is in the neighborhood of 50gpm but I'll need to validate next time I'm there... Appreciate any thoughts... Thanks,
jmartin,
Welcome!
Sounds like a great pond you have there. You're lucky to have the springs flowing almost year round.
Obviously, the springs are dictating the water quality, and there isn't much you can do about it while they're flowing. If you could only use them "as needed", and divert them the rest of the year, you could lime and fertilize to get a better plankton bloom going. Until then, I suspect anything you add is mostly lost over the dam. Feeding will help until you get it figured out.
