Yes Omaha, good point on the goals! We want to be able to:
-fish (would love to get some trout, but know how difficult this can be; bass is fine too)
-swim (it gets HOT in the summer! kids want to float and splash around)
-generally enjoy the beauty of the pond--eventually we will build a cabin over looking the pond on a flat area halfway up the hollow. -attract wildlife, we love to watch the deer, turkey, and birds.