My name is Aaron and I am new to this site and also new to ponds as well.

I recently purchased a new home on 12.5 acres that has a stream flowing through the property.

There are several springs flowing into the creek...or smaller streams correct me if I'm wrong but the water in them is always flowing and it is very cold.

In one spot there is at least 3 of these springs in 150' This area is about 250'x 150' and there is always water there about 2" deep and also the water is very clean looking.

My thinking is that it is a perfect spot for a pond....the springs will feed it constantly as this is a low water time and there is plenty of water now.

My biggest concern is the pond filling up as I dig also what is the best machine to use for the digging considering the wet ground I dont want to get stuck.

I am new to the whole pond building process and im trying to learn everything before I break ground. Any comments and tips would be greatly appreciated.

Also could I post pics of the area in question to determine if its a good location?