Let me discuss the slope degree. It is only at a 45 degree on 1/4 of the pond. The rest of the pond is a very gentle slope, which I have planted grass and it can be easily mowed. I don't have the option of changing the 45 degree, on that side of the pond, about 25 feet away is a deep creek bed. The guys who installed the pond, have been doing it for years, and felt that was the only option on that side. So that side can't be excavated anymore. If I do run into problems with that area, they will come back and fix it. The possibility of erosion was one of my concerns. I want to get something done with that bank to prevent or atleast slow done erosion plus look attractive.