most farm ponds are constructed in a drainage basin on gently sloping terrain the earth that is excavated for the pond basin is used to construct the dam however there must be sufficient clay content in the soil for the pond to hold water 20 percent clay content is the recommended minimum
Normally you can't tap your retirement plan -- whether it's a 401(k) or IRA -- before you turn 59 1/2. Withdrawing the money early is costly. You'll pay not only regular income tax on the money, but a 10 percent penalty on top of that.For a $5,000 withdrawal, for instance, the penalty would be $500.However, federal tax law does allow the Internal Revenue Service to waive the penalty in certain cases.f you've already left your employer, you can avoid the penalty by making not one withdrawal but several -- substantially equal period payments, in IRS-speak. You have to take withdrawals for a minimum of five years, or until you turn 59 1/2, even if that adds up to more than you want to withdraw.
Retirement Age. If you withdraw money from your 401k before you reach age 59 1/2, you could be subject to a 10 percent penalty from the IRS, as well as ordinary income taxes on the money you take out.afe Withdrawal Rate. Once you know how much money you need to generate from your 401k, you can determine the necessary withdrawal rate and determine if you have enough in your plan to meet those expenses.