Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Soil questions Core sample. Enough clay in soil?

Can you take the clay soil that you are running into and with the proper moisture content roll it into a shape like a pencil in your hand and have it hold together?

If so, stockpile that clay, and dig the pond 24" deeper than finished depth. Use a sheepsfoot roller to roll the bottom until the sheepsfoot starts to walk up out of the clay, add a 6"-8" layer of clay, roll it again until it starts to walk up. REpeat until you have 24" clay knitted together in the bottom of the pond all the way up to and slightly past the high water line.