First off hello, I'm new here. I�ve been reading the site off and on for a few years. I just picked up my first Pond Boss magazine at a Bass Pro Shop here in Tennessee over the weekend. I endeavor to be a subscriber one day.
My wife and I are moving back to Texas sometime in the next few years. What I would like to know is, is there a specific part of the state that is more conducive to pond building with regards to soil and clay then other parts? Or is it that Texas is pretty pond friendly no matter where we go.
With regards to the size of a pond, is size determined by the amount of land that is available? I mean if I have 10 acres, is it reasonable to believe that I could have a 2-3 acre pond? What if I had 20 acres, could I go to 5? I have heard that watershed plays a part in this. How so, and how can I determine before buying a piece of land if the watershed will support a 2 3 4 or 5 acre pond? What other external factors play a part in the decision regarding pond size? We are looking at buying no more than 20 acres so your opinions on what I can expect to get for that will be appreciated
Are ponds generally expensive in Texas when all is said and done? I realize cost is relative to future enjoyment and that there is no substituting cost for quality, but given these economic times and the uncertainty of the future, I want to have a reasonable idea going into this what I will be spending, or what I can expect to spend to build a pond in the neighborhood of 2 to 5 acres.
Thanks
Greg
