Thanks for replying. I don't really have any other options for another pond location due to the rolling nature of the land. This pond was built in the 60's and has a great spring and decent riparian buffer considering it's steepness. I plan to improve the riparian buffer this year. I guess I'd just like to know how hard it would be to perhaps use a trash pump for the remaining 1 acre (post draining) pond in conjunction with using a mini excavator and small skid steer on the dry portion based on the photographs I submitted. I don't mind putting in the work! Any expert or non expert opinions, advice and warnings are welcomed!

PS: It's in Georgia so we have good clay base!