Okay...we're building the dam. That means I am watching some guys doing an outstanding job clearing land, digging the key, etc...and seriously thanking the Lord that I didn't do this myself as I had planned. We will be using the dam as a driveway to the house. I had planned to just drive across the emergency spillway (on gravel drive), but I'm now thinking that's not so wise. Gravel would get washed out, driving might promote erosion, times when we wouldn't be able to cross, etc.

What advice would other Pond Bossers offer?