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Originally Posted by wifi
If you have a stream running thru your property, perhaps you can rent a family of beavers, and do it 'naturally'  |
Yes.
Just like a swimming pool you need a source of water. If not the pond will go stagnant. You need a brook or stream with constant flow. I have seen this done more then a few times.
But as others have stated, now you do have wetlands and nearly impossible to fill in when and if you decide to or the next owner decides to. Ponds are pretty but no one can build on them.
There used to be federal money to constuct a pond for the fire departments. Since this area has few if any hydrants a pond becomes an asset. Not sure if you can get federal/state/local money for a pond anymore but at one time you could. And this route you would need a hydrant for access to fire vehicles. And it could lower your homeowners insurance bill.