I had a one-acre pond dug last August that has not so far filled up. We had a big rain a couple of months ago that half filled it. Since that rain, I have lost about 14-16 inches of water, about 2 inches a week, maybe a bit less (rough estimate). Is this "normal" loss for a new pond, or can I anticipate its going dry and calling Mike Otto to fix it? The man who built the pond did so as part of a deal to clear a whole bunch of cedars, and he said that he was certain that it would hold water. He is very experienced in building ponds and lakes near our area. Thanks for any response to this, particularly hope.