Pond Boss Forums Thread Like Summary - Pond Rehab

Hello,
I just realized I posted this in the wrong section, so I’m reposting here.

I’m looking for some knowledge, as I have basically none when it comes to ponds. We just purchased a property with an old severely overgrown farm pond. I made the decision (after reading some forums on here) to remove and cut all the brush from around the pond and on the dam. There were a lot of trees inside the dam (water side) and outside the dam (saplings up to 6” trees inside and saplings up to 12” trees outside the dam). I’m aware that I may have problems 10 years down the road but I decided to prevent it from getting worse and deal with any issues as they come. I’ve cut the stumps level with the ground. My question is, should I rent an excavator and pull the stumps out on the water side or just let them be and hope they don’t leak. I plan to fill the pipe with concrete and use the spillway, which is already there. Thank you.

Thanks for the reply esshup.

The horizontal run is pretty long, I’d estimate 50-60’. It comes out in the woods on the left side of the overview photo.

I’m glad I posted on here. You all changed my amateur plans (I’m sure for the better). I’m going to extend the standpipe, let it fill up, and just keep an eye on it for the next few years.

Thanks again.