Faith, everyone here will be glad to help, but I think there are basic issues that need to be explained. First we don't tell the land how big our ponds are going to be, our land tells us how big they should be. Second, if you are looking for a place to buy and build on, talk to local farmers who understand the land and the water before buying. About where to buy, there are so many issues that can not be seen in a satellite shot that all we can do is talk in the very general. If you have to rely on us, your chances will be diminished.
About soil testing, you need to know the basics before trying to build anything. Is there compaction, will it hold water, what is the soil made of and what is its PH are a few of the things to know, and there are many more.
Other things to think about: Are you allowed to drill a well? Do you need to or can you capture enough runoff to keep you body of water full? Will you have flow through? Do you have the right to capture runoff?
These are just a few things to think about before deciding to buy land and build a pond. Not to mention the costs of your adventure and mistakes.
Hopes this helps.
Oh and look in any direction from these coordinates for a place that might interest me.
37� 2'40.97"N 37� 9'39.16"E
Last edited by highflyer; 12/22/12 08:49 PM.
