Here's a new idea. See attached pic #1. In this situation the pond ends up on the top of the clearing, and is about 1 3/4 acre. If there's not enough runoff to fill it, i always have the option of diverting or, pumping from the creek that's right by this location. I think i'd like it better if i could keep more of the clearing open, but I'm not sure how feasible building a dam on the slope would be... I think the dam would have to be too high. This option is in the second attachment. and is about 2.25 acres Thoughts?
