The puddle (20X20) is in the lowest part of the pond. Draining is out of the question. I've been studing the water and noticed small rings developing on the surface every so often. They are at the outer edge, opposite of where I thought the ledge hole was. I think this is where the water is seeping in?
I've also been reading about dowsing for water and decided to try it. As I walked the rim of the pond the rods crossed at the spot just inline with the rings that formed on the remaining water.
Know that I think about it the early pictures of the first sign of water really puts the ledge where it is showing the rings.
I just picked up (10) 50lbs bag of bentonite, but I'm going to wait a week before In start spreading it, to see if the water receeds any.
Pond building is surely a waitng game.