Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site expanding pond size

Guys,

I found this old thread on enlarging ponds. I am going to be adding 1/8 to mine next year and maybe again the following year. My thought was to do as discussed above and build the addition and then break down the barrier. The new area will fill literally as we dig as we have a very high water table here. Do we need to try and keep it pumped down while digging? Is that the best approach or should I just start digging on the shore of the existing pond where I want to add on? I was thinking the best time to do the work would be July after spring spawn is over. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated!