Ranger,
I've had a couple real estate agents and 2 appraisers tell me the same thing about both ponds and swimming pools. A lot of people just don't care for water and consider it a nusance.
As an example the guy I bought my place from lived here for 4 years and had been back to "see" the pond twice during that time. He had no idea if there were any fish in it or how deep it was.
He said the neighbor could answer any questions about the pond.
I guess some people need to get out of the city more.......... On second thought, things are fine just the way they are, don't need any more people out in the country.
Dan