Eric, this pond belongs to a relative and as a guest, my observations were only casual.
The visability observed from about a 10 ft distance appeared to be 12+ inches and could see decaying leaves on the bottom.
I asked about water source and was told run-off and a "spring".
I suspect an aquifer because was told they ran into water when they dug their swimming pool.
Pond was mature when they obtained the property some 12 years ago.
Aeration system was installed 5 yeara ago, running 24/7, followed by a massive fish kill - I didn't want to suggest my thoughts as to the cause.
Their interest in the pond has deminished.
I saw a jewel in the rough.
