You have about the same type soil as I do in North Alabama from the looks of
it. My large pond is 1/3 of an acre in size and the visibility goes from
inches to a couple of feet depending on the time of the year. Suggest you
check out www.pondboss.com and go to the section "Ask The Boss" there is alot
of information on controlling string algae and water clarity in ponds like
yours and mine. You can see my construction pics at the link below. I feed
about 4000 gallons of water a day from my well but fortunatly it is only 45 ft
deep.

Bob in North Alabama
http://home.hiwaay.net/~n4bk/index.htm

Pickmaster wrote:

I just made this website for my pond project, which was started November,
2001. My main problem I have been trying to solve is to get the water
clearer. It is now about a foot visibility, but I would like it to be darker
and more reflective of the plants and trees. Also, string algae has really
been growing like crazy this spring and I have been dipping it out with a
net. Any comments or advice are appreciated.
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-marshalltown