I have just recently bought a 100 acre farm and am planning on building a pond. The topo map shows a stream, but it must only be there when it rains.

My objective initially is a general purpose pond: swimming, fishing, wildlife. Those plans may evolve.

In general would it be good to place the pond near this seasonal stream.

I imagine I will have to drill a well to fill the pond and was also wondering if it reasonable to think a small windmill could pump water from a well and aeriate as well?

I don't know too much detail about the soil yet, but will find out more once the snow melts.

Thanks for any help/Doug