At the risk of being chastized by my wife for spending too much time on the Pond boss forum after work again, I am posting a few pics. Does anyone else have this problem?
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/mpandrews/IMG_4128.jpgThis shows the Agridrain inline water level control structure which will allow me to draw the pond down 10 feet. There is stop gate valve which will shut off water to the structure for maintenance.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/mpandrews/IMG_4125.jpgView to the west from the dam showing the results of a couple inches of rain.
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s518/mpandrews/IMG_4121.jpgView of the dam from pool area, showing 6" PVC that feeds into water level control structure, and the 18" main spillway.