Oops, you're right, more information would be helpful. Thanks for bumping this message. My wife is going to take some pictures with her digital camera. I will do a repost with more information. I have been taking advice from a local guy who can figure out almost anything, but may not know everything he thinks he knows. I also don't know the right questions yet.
Dave has made a correct assumption, I am filling in a natural draw. I am currently considering moving the dam building to a narrower portion of the draw and coring the area (I learned about coring yesterday from Dave's reply). I intend to do some studying before wasting too much effort. I am close to the back edge of my property and do not know how deep (front to back) I can make the dam.
My materials I am currently using are cinderblocks for structure, and a mixture of dirt that may not have the proper proportions of clay and silt. Is there a way of determining where my leak is coming from? I have tried putting in a piece of plastic (please don't laugh) where I think the problem is.
I subscribed to the Pond Boss Magazine yesterday. I am looking forward to the first issue.
