I constructed a pond this past aug. The dam is now leaking. Its losing aprox. 5 inches a week.
The pond is 1.5 acres and constructed of heavy
yellow clay. I can't tell exactly where it is leaking but there is a 40-50 foot stretch on the backside of the dam that is constantly soaked.The clay was a little dry when it was built. Does anyone think that maybe the soil hasn't completly settled and the freezing and thawing this winter might seal it up?

I'll start treating my wife as good as my dog when she starts retrieving ducks.
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