Hi guys! I'm having the same problem with lowering water levels in my 1/2 acre pond. We have been in somewhat of a drought down here in South Louisiana and have received little rain. The fella that dug my pond has dug many, many before. When he first "scooped", he said that we have the right type of soil and that our pond would definitely hold water. We do have some large trees near the pond that we think may be "drinking" from the pond. What is the difference between "seepage" and "leakage". I've read many posts on leakage and still don't quite comprehend it.???
A friend who has a pond came over one day and said that we needed a pump to keep the water levels up or our fish would die. Our fish are still alive (bream, cats, minnows and bass). Our pond is 25'-15' deep in some areas. I've not accurately measured, but I'd say that this summer it has dropped 5 ft. Any suggestions? We didn't think that this little fishin' hole could get so complicated and involved.