Sounds about right providing that the soil that the extra water covers leaks at the same rate as the soil that is covered by water now.
I found that the extra water depth =more soil covered by water = more water leaking out. It didn't leak any faster per sq. ft. of pond bottom, it was that since I covered more soil with water it came close to a point of equilibrium. What I was pumping in was leaking out at the same rate.
My pond is filled by soil run-off in the Spring, but it also is dug into the water table. The soil was sandy; not enough clay to seal the pond from seasonal water table ups 'n downs.
I might be hijacking this thread, and if i do, im sorry...
Esshup
I am building a 3 acre pond that is a small revine that is being dammed up. My contractor wants to dig down to the water table in a few spots to "break open the springs" He dug a 10 foot test hole, and I had 3 foot of water in in 24 hours later.. I also live in west texas where it hasnt really rained in 1 year and we are seeing our 40th day above 100 today.
Should I be concerned as many have posted about having an opening to the spring or water table? Or is this a positive like my dirt man says...
How has yours done over the years?
thanks
dustin
