Here is my back yard pond - about 3500 gal. What you can't see to the right on top of the hill is a bog filled with Iris, then a 25' stream and a 2 stage 6' water fall.
I too have a steep drop off - have seen the Heron out there a number of times over the past 8 years but he can't get to the fish.
Nice Pond Josh - I need to see it sometime.