I have a newly constructed 3 acre pond in central MS and have an 8 inch siphon drain. The pond is about 1/2 full now and there was quite a bit of sediment washing into the pond from rains before I could get grass established. My concern (or paranoia) is that the intake portion of the drain pipe at the bottom of the pond might be covered with silt...seems like that could cause a major problem if so.

Am I just being paranoid, or is this a legitimate concern? If it is...what can I do about it?

Thanks