well folks i know i was going to connect the new 1 acre pond to the larger pond in about 1 month but i decided to start today.contractor came after lunch and got about 65% of levee pulled out.he will finish this project in the morning.just for the record,so far he has removed approx.965 yards of dirt.I decided since 2 1/2 month old fish did not stand much of a chance of making it why not go ahead and pull it out now.but i still believe as bill cody said 10% is better than not adding any fish at all to the new pond.s.e. pond sent e-mail today saying my 16 page report will be put in the mail no later than thursday of this week.really can't wait to read this report.If possible i will post report if someone can tell me how.Back to removing the levee we did cut it down to were there would be about 4'of water on top dropping off to 7'.This should make for another nice ridge,we are also adding stick up's on top of this new ridge.