Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Designing a new pond

Consider using various slopes in various areas of the pond. Make the slowest or shallowest slopes near the dock where most human activity will occur. Usually once the pond fills and bottoms become softened with water the bottom slopes of 3:1 or 2.5:1 are soft enough for someone to dig their hands into to help them crawl out from falling into the water along the shoreline.