Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Help Can I keep my pond with just rain water?

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Yes, if your soil will hold water, you can use only rainwater to keep the pond full. But, the rainwater would also have to enter the pond in the form of runoff from some of the surrounding land. Do some reading in the "Pond Construction" section especially "selecting a site" "building a dam" and "soil questions". I would also contact the Pond Boss Office or hit the store on the home page and purchase the book "Perfect Pond, Want One?"

Also, there is a branch of the USDA in every county, called the NRCS. They can tell you how much watershed you have for the area that you are considering for a pond.

Do a LOT of planning before digging. Getting everything planned out before starting will save you many $$ during construction. Find a good pond builder, not a dirt mover. There IS a difference. If the pond is built incorrectly, it could cost you just as much as the initial pond construction costs to fix the problem.