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Here's a link that sounds perfect for you:
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/yards/21017991/everything-you-need-to-know-to-build-the-perfect-backyard-pond
This is a very good site that not only explains in detail but also provides pictures to help explain the process:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/outdoor-projects/how-to/a661/2770526/
This is a possibility!
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/yards/21016494/how-to-create-a-backyard-pond
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0-sl_kr5Vo
You can buy pond liner to use in any shape hole that you want! Add plants, fish and a small aeration pump.
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Hi Dan, a pond sounds wonderful. I hope these instructions help you with your project. Steps
Sep 6, 2019
How to Build a Backyard Pond: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHowwww.wikihow.com › Build-a-Backyard-Pond
Search for: How do you make a pond step by step?
Scroll through these:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=Ponds%20in%20Garden
Here’s a simple project for a backyard water Feature: https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2016/07/how-to-make-backyard-fountain-in.html
see if this helps you out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zk7p7Xej7U
Some ideas:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=diy%20pond