New Pond Design: Blocks and Liner?

[KoiKisses]

Please clarify something for me....

If I were to build a block pond, say 4-5000 gals, could it be lined with epdm?

For some reason, I seem to recall reading somewhere that if one were to build a block pond, it should not be lined with epdm liner (and preliner) because the weight of the water against liner and block would cause the liner to become weak in places and rip.