I am planning on building a pond and have a question about the soil. I have dug three holes so far with my Skid steer checking the clay content and so far have hit clay down between 12-48 inches. Should I dig more holes? My problem with the site is there are numerous rocks the size of the bed of my pick up. Will they be a problem or should I leave them for structure? Planning on approx 1 acre pond fed by two springs and run off. How deep should I make the pond, I want it to support trout? I was told by Conservation Officer to go around 20 Ft deep. I have been reading posts on this forum and it seems that may be way to deep to serve any purpose. The pond will be Enbankment and excavated did not get to check the grade yet but it isnt level looks like around 5Ft from high point to low point.
I am still trying to get the NRCS involved but they dont want to be bothered by my little project. The contractors in my area
have no experience in pond construction and the Aquaculture companies have yet to return my calls.

Dreaming of the pond!