JTH
Affliction is a good word.
!0 acres is a big pond, might as well call this a LAKE.
Man made structure is great but always second best to what mother nature can do.
When you shoot waterline get a can of spray paint and mark where the water will be on the trees you are going to leave. That will really help you as you make your plans. Planing is always the key.
What part of Mississippi are you in,, My son is in school in Meridian, and Like all good parents some time is spent there. If you are close I will come and look, maybe even run the equipment.
Have some fun.
OTTO