Zach: You may have a lot of options. Large trackhoes, cranes, dredges, etc. On one pond, I went around the edge with my trackhoe and deepened it as far out as I could reach when water was low. You might be able to siphon out most of the water and do that. I'm not sure I really recommend that though as it can get expensive if having someone do it and even a decent size trackhoe can't reach that far out in a decent size pond. Cutting the dam may be an option. I chose this route on a 60+ year old pond. I wanted to accomplish multiple things (discourage trespassers, redesign it, remove trees from edges, etc.). I have let it sit empty now for about three years. I hope to redo it before the end of June. Jeff

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