I'm certainly not a dirt expert but I'll never build another dam without coring. I consider it as cheap and effective leak insurance. Once you impound water, finding and fixing a leak is like trying to unbake a cake.

It looks like you have an old D5. If you can keep it together, it will be a real jewel.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa