I would like to dig a pond when I build a new home next summer. The pond would be about .5-1 acre overall. Besides the excavator digging the dirt out and putting it somewhere, what do I need to be concerned about? Aeration? General maintainance? This will be in the northern Kentucky region. Thanks for any input.
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Some considerations.
The folks in Breaktime would have more experience than me.
Thanks for the input. I know ythere are a lot of considerations.
If it's in flood plain/wetland the permitting process will make you nuts.
With a pond that size, you may also be eligible for some government funding. There are consultants who can help with that.
Edited 11/30/2004 5:30 am ET by Patrick
I think a consultant may be the way to go. Thanks.