I'm finding out this is a learning experience; There is a big difference between what you actually lost vertical) and how far the water has receded down the bank.

Since I've now installed a measuring device I am down around 3.5 feet from this time last year. Since the spring I am down about 18 inches and that is a with some seepage and evaporation. So the reality is I have little to complaint about as compared to others. I've got 17 ft for a total depth.

My well was installed last week @ 20 GPM and have added a couple of inches to the pond. I've mainly been worried about all the young trees and trying not to lose any other than the one we lost last week.

I suspect things will get uglier before they get better!