The pond dam has been 95%finished since May 2021 and holds water very well. The soil used in the dam is all clay and rocks that were dug out. In September we had the first heavier rain since completion and part of the top of dam had dropped a few inches. Recently we had heavy rain and the same thing, but this time it dropped almost a foot. We have not had water this high yet and no known leaks. The pictures show it better. Could it be that the clay has gaps and is settling or is it seepage? Water is about 8 inches from the drainage pipe.
Fingers (and all other appendages crossed) that it holds until you can properly fix it. I wouldn't stock any fish until it's fixed and you know it was fixed correctly.