Sure sounds like a great solution to me!!
But then I live in an area that gets 7 inches of
rain a year so I have no experience with this
sump pump and drywell business...

But think of all the happy critters who would benefit
from an aquatic environment!

k :-)
http://tinyurl.com/6bguh ~ new pond keeper info
http://tinyurl.com/yp64db ~ slide show of pond