This entire thread is a gold mine from start to finish.
About that leaky dam, you know they're a lot easier to fix when they leak a little instead of waiting for them to leak a lot LOL.
Have you ever thought about pumping water into the pond?
A buddy of mine down in virginia keeps his pond full year round pumping water in with a wind turbine set up. Its just a thought since you guys seem pretty savvy with the green technology.
