I have a 1/2 acre pond that suffers from drastically varying water levels. Runoff is the only water source. The shoreline is very steep in most places and there really isn't a practical way to fix that. If it is full or nearly so it is great, but at times like now, it is very low and not very pretty or usable. Fortunately it is deep for it's size, about 18-20' if full, so I don't feel in danger of going completely dry.
I'm thinking about drilling a well so I can keep the pond full most of the year. This may also let me use the water for irrigation which would be a plus. Access to electric nearby for a pump and to get a drilling rig in is not a problem.
Would like to here from anyone who has done something similar. Things to consider in my planning, potential pitfalls, cost, lessons learned, etc.
