Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Digging a Pond in Winter

He could dig a sump and let the water run into that, and keep the sump pumped out during construction. An 1/8 acre pond he can compact it with a sheepsfoot attachment on the excavator arm. Not the fastest thing in the world, but for something small like that pond, it should be able to be done. It all depends on the temps too. He could get the majority of the work done, come back after the thaw, pump it out and finish the work.