Brettski - my #1 reason did not make the candidate list - our pond is our source of water for our home. Unless we qualify as livestock or the perhaps the fire-fighting angle. We live in the country - no city water. And unfortunately we are in an area where very few wells provide water of quality and volume - we drilled 2 wells before going the pond route.
16) To provide escape, peace, and relaxation (therapeutic or otherwise) 11) To study all of nature and/or biology 2) To enhance land value 6) To attract wildlife for viewing and/or preservation 1) Quality private fishery
2/3 acre pond 12 miles from that big pond we call Lake Erie.