RobbL:

While a lot of this won't pertain to your pond, some will, and I believe it will help you in the design of your pond if you read it.

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs144p2_030362.pdf

Do you have heavy equipment, or access to it? How were you planning on digging and compacting the pond basin? It should be compacted from the highest projected water level down to the bottom of the pond.


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