The pond is believed to be a natural body fed from watershed runoff. It is in an agricultural rea and two sides are packed in with large trees.
Tom
Hi Tom. Welcome to Pond Boss.
Do you think the pond is completely created by nature? That would mean no dam on the downstream side. (If you can't tell, look for the lowest point on your property outside of the pond.)
Alternatively, some ponds can just be excavated and the spoils (dirt) used to build a berm around the pond, or moved to a remote location. It might be more difficult for you to determine if you have that type of pond.
I personally think the most important thing for you to determine now is - how does water exit from your pond?
Can you go out a few hours after the next big rain and observe the results? Even better, can you take some pictures and post them on the forum?
Experts on the internet are no match for a local expert that can actually view the project. However, if you post more information on the forum, then maybe we can help suggest exactly what type of local expert you may need. Further, we might be able to help you ask him the correct questions.
You definitely DO NOT want overflow water from your pond damaging a neighbors property or a county road.
Congratulations on your new property and pond!
P.S. Just in case you are a city person, moving to the country - do you know how to recognize poison ivy and poison oak? If you are walking around a pond in Georgia with some heavy tree cover, then I suspect you will encounter one of those nasty little plant species!
