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psa said: Looks like an interesting project. Keep us updated.

I think with just over a foot of difference in elevation I would either dig the high side a bit deeper and landscape around the berm, or use what you excavate from the hole to raise the lower side, sloping gradually away from it on all sides until you run out of material. Of course, if I were doing it, I'd put in a small waterfall on the upslope.

I'll watch for more on your progress. 66 is plenty young for building ponds. Can't let the young'uns have all the fun.

I actually did think about digging the high side deeper, but opted to build up the lower side. I am going to use the dirt I dig out to raise up the lower side, gradually sloping away all around until everything is level. Since I don't know my arse from our elbow when it comes to building ponds, I thought those heavy concrete blocks in the last picture would help reinforce the lowest part when covered with the dirt. Do you think they are necessary or are they overkill?

Still on the fence about a waterfall...

Young'uns!