I would like some feedback on the attached pond design that i have done for our property. I had a contractor come out and give a quote just by looking at the area a couple of years ago, but i wanted to produce some actual design so i know what i'm getting.
The pond shown is 3.7 acres surface area. Good clay under the alluvial layers in the area and didn't hit any rock in the augering. Primary purpose will be for LMB/Bluegill fishery.
My questions that I am still not sure on are: 1. What should I specify as the compaction rate on the dam outside of the 6" lift requirement that I am showing. 2. Do i need to show a valve on the vent so that i can drain down more easily if need be? Same question on the outlet side? 3. I've shown some "tabletops" down near the dam that i can put structure on for holding fish. Given where they are, i'm not sure if they would be used by the fish or not, just trying to create more useful area. 4. As you can see, i've got about 25% of the surface area in 6' or less water, about 35% in 8' or less, but i'm wondering if I'm digging out too much in the north end of the pond.
