27' x 16' Fiddle Shaped Pond

[Cory White]

So, I have been creeping on these forums for awhile taking in information to plan my pond. 2 weeks ago I began construction and decided to post pics to get some feedback and share with others.
I have estimated my pond to be around 8k gallons.
Max Dimensions: 27' x 16' x 4'; Most of the pond is between 2.5-3 ft deep with a 4' deep area on one end with a diameter of 5 feet and a bottom drain.
Pump: Elite Pumps 6440PRM23 Primer Pro Series 6440 GPH Self-Priming External Pond Pump
Skimmer: Little Giant 14940171 5000 GPH Skimmer
Bottom Drain: Little Giant 566181 Bottom Drain
BioFiltration: 2 - 55g drums

 

[RobAmy]

Wow someone has been very busy. Looking really nice. BTW Welcome

 

[Big Lou]

Looks good Cory! Welcome.

 

[AnthonyRibis]

Welcome! Nice large clean slate you have there. Keep posting pics as you progress.

 

[addy1]

Very nice! Welcome to our group

 

[sissy]

nice pond and looks like you had some hard digging looking at your hand tools you were using

 

[pecan]

Great start! You will love it! Keep the pics coming during your progress.

 

[max384]

Very nice! I like that shape in a pond. Is this your first pond?

 

[haver79]

Welcome and nice start on your pond. Enjoying the pictures.

 

[mtpond]

Nice pond and welcome to the forum.

 

[Cory White]

Trying to build the waterfall

 

[Big Lou]

Good luck. I'm sure it isn't easy.

 

[Mmathis]

Welcome! What a nice pond, and you make it look so easy! Can't wait to see more pics!

 

[Gloria Akins]

Nice pictures as well as your building progress. It seems that the civil engineers are clear about the design and later progress of the pond construction. The size 27*16 is more than enough i suppose but still even bigger would have been possible.