From a water/soil standpoint, a lot of this stuff is regional so I avoid giving specific advice or my thoughts. But, I will say welcome to Pond Boss.

I agree with Bocomo about learning some stuff first. I’ll add a book “Just Add Water” by Mike Otto. Mike has been dozing out water holes for over 40 years and is a co-owner of this site.

It might be advisable to drive around the area looking at ponds. Stop and ask questions. Who dug it and whether they would use that guy again. Also, what might they have done differently.

Make sure the runoff area will support a pond and what size pond will work.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP