jsec,
Sorry it took so long; perfectionism is such a heavy burden (just ask my wife). I posted a sketch on the
Pond Construction/Building a Dam forum so that others might see it too and comment or get ideas.

http://www.pondboss.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=000190

Let me know if you have any questions.
Jeff

I used to think I was crazy and all alone...
Now I know I am not alone!