I am planning construction of a 1 acre pond in Ohio that will be stocked with LMB, BG / Red Ears and CC. The pond will be ground water fed and likely have very clear water. The pond will be oval / kidney shaped to follow the ground contours. Approximate dimension 120 x 400.
I’m looking for opinions on planning the contours of the pond. My initial thought would be an initial slope of 1 to 3 down to 5 feet, then a 15 foot flat constructed that extends around 50 to 75% of the circumference of the pond then the drop to 8 feet. Most artificial structure would be arranged on the flat, and an area of gravel for spawning would also be laid in. See initial sketch below.
Any comments/ inputs to this plan would be greatly appreciated!
