Rockytopper, my hero! Thanks so much for the thoughtful response.
Primary/Aux spillway combination: Great idea, as it will save the additional height needed to accomodate both. Was hoping to also squeeze the freeboard a bit to maybe 8" or so. Do you think this is a big no no? If feasible, then maybe 4 siphons would handle the 25 year event (whatever combined capacity would handle ~4cf/sec), which would further reduce the height of the dam over the waterline. Any comments on this approach?
I like the idea of an aux pond prior to water dropping into the main pond - this sould reduce turbidity. Will see if I can find Bob's articles.
Do you know anyone that can make suggestions for the slope changes that Bass might like over the length of the bottom? What should the bottom terrain look like... perhaps not a straight line from 3' deep to 8'...? Maybe X' of 8' depth followed by a fairly quick ramp up to 3'... or?
Since we're dealing with such a small pond, was hoping we could push the limits of the slope to 2/1 if we can get the liner to hold its cover. Any concerns with this? I will also give Colorado Lining a call.
