If I'm reading the plans correctly I think it shows the deepest spot as 15 or 16'. The previous owner said she thought the deepest spot when it was dug was 18'. I'm going to go tomorrow and gather depths.

How many trees can a 1.5 acre pond sustain? I don't need a world class fishery but I'd like to be able to go out and catch a few. I'd hate to cut down ALL of the trees surrounding the pond but would definitely be willing to selectively remove many/most of them.

Bill Cody, when you say to probe the "upper areas" is that the area closest the dam or the area closest the inflow?

I was hoping I wouldn't have to drain/dredge the pond but it's something I'm willing to do if it needs done. The way that I see it is the pond has been enjoyed for 56 years and I'm willing to do the work to make sure it can be enjoyed for another 50+ years.

Last edited by ccarse; 09/29/21 07:21 PM.