Figured I owed you guys an update. All the rain really pushed back the work on this but here is where I am at now. When we started digging it was pretty much just a huge bowl of clay. Once they build the (4:1) slope away from the pond up the drivable flat area on the dam should be at least twice the current width I think. I'm pretty pleased so far with everything but I'll feel better when I see some water in there.
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