I never saw the rock you mentioned, esshup. I do seem to recall Setterguy saying the builders covered the exposed rock and sheepsfooted it in. I walked the old drainage, well below the dam, and found no unusually wet areas. The builders compacted the clay extremely well! When I launched the boat, there were not even any tire tracks left. When I had to get into the water with my waders on, the soil under water was as firm as dry ground.
I had to leave the boat in the water because the road was very wet and soft. I found I can melt 3+ inch thick ice on the pond in minutes using the prop wash to circulate it. I may just wait till the ground is frozen to take out the boat or if the road is dry enough, remove it this weekend when temps will be in the 60's again.
This pond will stay clear (of clay anyway) for a very long time! Even if new clay enters, there is plenty of residual positively charged Ions to prevent suspension. Stirring up the bottom sediment only takes seconds for it resettle.
Last edited by Rainman; 11/29/14 01:20 PM.
