Thanks for the welcome. Both ponds were recently dug by the highway department, for the dirt that I sold them. One is basically a square shape and the other is a rectangle. My plan is too connect the two ponds together with about a 16' wide canal and build a bridge across for my driveway (another topic). That is depending on elevation between the two ponds though for obvious reasons. The square pond has varying water depths from 4' to 8', the rectangle has from a few inches tapering into 8-10'. I do want to get the water tested and while the ponds are partially dry and I have a good canvas I want to make them the best that I can. I am in north east texas. Thanks