I had my .62 acre warm water pond dug out as far as a massive back hoe would go, and had the banks steepened. Although I had other ponds dug etc. at the same time I believe the cost for the "dipping" was $1000.00. It really helped remove cat tails and prevent their return somewhat that were taking over the pond too.

If pigs could fly bacon would be harder to come by and there would be a lot of damaged trees.