Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Is it ok to let brush/trees grow on dam?

I believe the consensus is, that it is better to keep shrubs and trees down on the pond side of the dam. I am planting fruit trees on the far side.

But it depends on the construction of the dam, and how close to the water line your trees are. I know lakes in Europe that have hundreds of years old oaks growing on both sides of the damn and no leakage.