Esshup- I found Catmandoo�s posts � thank you! Fortunately, the land lends itself well for at least one entrapment pond and there is 3� acres available for a wet land zone. As this parcel abuts an area where the does keep their fawns, I�d like to make the wet land/meadow area deer friendly (more research ahead). I am feeling better about the pond placement as all of the other pieces seem to fit naturally.
Prior to the last owner who had the property for 2 years, the land was held by the same family for the past 120+ years. According to the older folk, that one flood event was unusual but, yes, all of our plans are based on it happening again. As the pasture is at the lowest point on the property and borders the river, it is the first to flood but, as the pond will be second in line, we will definitely look twice at the dam on that side. The image of the pond blowing out that you conjured up caused a great deal of conversation around here � thank you for the excellent reality check. We will be heeding John�s warning to dot our i�s and cross the t�s. Again, I appreciate all of your help and insights.
