I see what your getting at, the light bulb just flickered a bit. Answers to your questions are as follows:

1. Yes, the pond was dug, and not natural.

2. There is one small wet area right on the property line, my property is 1.5 acres total. It is about 30 feet from the pond, however, it is on the neighbors property. It is only wet when it rains and then after a day or two drys up. Besides that, my neighbor has about a 2.5 acre pond about 300 feet from mine, he does have a well feeding his occasionally he stated.

3. No have never built or used a water level, I am pretty. handy so I'm sure its not out of my capabilities.

4. Hopefully tonight, just got doing my patio and going to clean up and attempt to upload!

Thank you again for your time and knowledge, it is truly awesome that so many people on here are willing to help a guy out!

Matt