Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site Enlarge Existing Pond

Chad,
About 4 years ago I enlarged my pond from aprox 1 acre to 3 acres. My local NRCS said I didn't need any permits.
Get a plan. You need to rent, borrow, or find someone with a level. If any doupt to accuracy of level set it up by the widest spot of your pond then use the water (thats level) to see if you get the same readings on the near side and far side.
Now find an elevation all the way around the pond where you would like the water level. Surveying this you want the same rod reading (level) all the way around the new proposed shore line.
Now check how high you would need to build the dam to safely back water up to the proposed shore line. Adjust water level if dam will be to high.
If possible rough figure the cubic yardage to be moved so you have an idea of how long it will take you to do it or how much it would cost to have done.
I guess I'm recomending first plan what you want to do, then make a plan on how to do it.