We been digging on the lake this summer and spring so far we moved roughly 15,000 to 18,000 yards a dirt it has been a learning experience so far.
(I was told you are not stuck unless you have to bring in bigger equipment so can't say we been stuck but can say a couple time we spent 4 plus hours getting equipment out) Due to all the rain this summer and spring I have not moved as much dirt as I wanted to. Also the only two dry months we had the track-hoe and dozer was on paying jobs. (got to have these Helps pay for equipment).
The rail road contractor is behind schedule on moving the dirt they are suppose to be taking due to weather they will not be digging till the spring.
We started in a back cove doing some test digging to find out what to do and not to do. Right now we are working on digging big ditches through the existing lake to help with de-watering when it rains. Doing the on evenings and weekends is going to take a long time.
My wife's goal is July of 2017 my goal is the end of next year.

I add to my collection of equipment here what I have so far.
Linkbelt 210 lx trackhoe
CAT D5 Dozer
CAT 963 Highlift
CAT D250E Dump Truck
CAT D350E Dump Truck
Here is some pics hope you enjoy them

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