thanks guys....makes sense...

this is all low area. my properties west edge, where the pond will likely be, is part of this low area.

I have yet to see this area dry up even during dry summers. hopefully when we do some test digs we can get a better idea. I do not want a pond that fluctuates a lot.

I have been reading esshups and how his pond was built and renovated. I see how he sloped his pond as well, I was hoping to do the 3:1 in most areas to prevent from algae. hopefully I will not have a huge fluctuation and I can seal the pond.