I'm a newbie on the forum and I wish I had come here a long time ago. Lots of great info. Hopefully I can pick you folk's brains as my project progresses. I built an excavated pond on our new homesite that is kidney shaped and one acre in size. The clay was used to build the house pad, shop pad, and 400' of driveway. The pond's intended uses are mainly aesthetic with a little recreational fishing thrown in. If my calculations are correct, I should hold about 6'-10" of water. I plan on stocking with coppernose bream just to show folks I can catch a fish when I want to. The main water source will be from a 4" water well. I have a 3' levee all around the pond so no surface water gets in. Only rain and well water. The pond is still empty, no rain in a while and no well dug yet, so I'll use the opportunity to get my 14'x18' over-water deck built while it's dry. I'll try to find a place to post the pictures and give ya'll a link so you can critique my project. I'll be asking about aeration and fountain options next, so have your info handy. I subscribed to the magazine, too. Thanks for letting me share your knowledge.
Ken
