Who did you go with for a contractor to dig the pond? (just curious is all)

If you have enough fall, you could use a siphon system. I know of none that are truly maintenance free. If I had a drain system that incorporated a valve, I'd want to exercise the valve at least annually.

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3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).