[jyl]

Why are larger ponds less maintenance?

I have limited scope to make it bigger - could go to 10' x 5' - but can make it deeper - 3-4'.

I worry a bit about affecting my insurance (do insurers treat it like a hazard, similar to a pool?). My kids are big enough, but some of our friends do have toddlers. Perhaps I could raise it (2' wall around it).

I'm not sure I'll have fish in it - I like fish, had goldfish in a small outdoor pond at a previous place - but they're not a priority.