Where do I start?
 

Hi David,
Sounds like an interesting project!

The following are great resources
for large, natural ponds.
Earth Pond Sourcebook
by Tim Matson
and the newsgroup
misc.rural
and the ask the Pond Boss forum
http://www.pondboss.com/cgibin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
and
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and, very important,
call your county extension agent before digging, find out
if there are any rules and regulations you need to be
aware of. Depending on what you are doing they can be
a lot of help along the way.

good luck!

k30a