Hey Lee ML finished with what was going to be my point. If your standing on the dam the tree to the left and all others need to be removed. From far shore it seems you can raise the level quite a bit without losing the lake onto other land. Also why 4-5 ft. of muck 4 feet deep is good if you do not think you will have future sediment issues. Also I guess you know 90% of work will be just in the upper portion where water enters unless it is 4 feet deep at the dam also. I think your budget number is about right if dump site for spoil is close. good luck


Greg Grimes
www.lakework.com