Failed From The Start 10 Year Old Pond Rebuilding
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Hey, Chris. This video popped up on my RUclips selection for tonight. Seen it three times now, An awesome pond project! Been watching your channel for how many years now, I don't recall. Always love your pond renovation projects, although I realize that your company has grown to projects beyond the unknown. Keep going and bringing on your expertise in every project that comes your way!
The aerial video of the "before" is a nice touch.
Thinking that same thing! 🍻
Yep my thoughts also
He's making a video to sell himself lol like he needs that lol
@@petenolte4192 and it is probably working!
Some people use tools so crudely as to make make pliers look like mining equipment, but you manage to make this multi-tonne behemoth look like tweezers. Absolutely awe-inspiring. Chapeau, my friend! Subscription VERY well earned!
The drone was perfect to actually show what you have to do. Thanks
I love that you can literally see the outline of the pond in the forest from the difference in canopy alone. Still blows my mind that a drone can fly that high up and still be in range of the remote. I love living in the future!
The way the video is edited and set to music really enhances the viewing experience.
Hi from England uk 🇬🇧 been a big fan for a long time, love your videos. 🇺🇸Happy 4th of July to you all 🇺🇸
Hi David,! Thank you!
Your welcome 👍
Chris is so kind. He can spot the turtles, and the snakes, I can't even see deer on the highway.
Oh, this is definitely one of the best videos about excavators.
I could watch these types of videos all day, it's mesmerizing.
Well, I'm sure you're gonna solve that 'problem' quickly. 🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Kinda reminds me of the pond I hung around at growing up. The guy who owned and built it installed seawalls for a living. The banks were fairly steep and the pond was deep. He said at max fill depth he sat a 30ft cause he wanted to stock it with trout. He installed a pump that would draw water from the river behind the pond since the pond was way higher than the river so the only other way it would fill was by rain. He would fill the pond throughout the year and couple of shallow temporary duck/geese ponds that would be flooded for hunting. He had put in a small beach area with two telephone poles sticking out of the bank as a dock. My siblings and I with our friends discovered the pond while exploring the river and the owner was cool with us using his pond and property which gave us somewhere to ride our dirt bikes and four wheelers cause we lived on the edge of town with not much ride on. Unfortunately he was retiring and his was health wasn't in good shape from years of excessive drinking and ended selling the property, shop and all the equipment he had accumulated over the decades and passed with a massive heart attack.
That started great and went downhill from there
Love watching you turn nothing into something. And the dirt just rains out of the roots
The footage in this video of excavators in action is just so satisfying to watch.
I can’t believe how clean those roots are coming out of the ground.
Its cuz the ground is soft
The production value of this excavator video is top-notch.
I felt like I was helping you break up those trees because as you were pushing them against the pile I was tilting my phone 😂😂😂. Good job
The skill and precision it takes to operate an excavator is truly impressive.
Gonna be able to see this burn pile from space.
As my grandpa used to say. “Rather be pissed off than pissed on” 😂
Looks like an interesting project. Anxious to see the transformation.
I love how this video highlights the versatility of excavators in various construction projects.
The turtle will live like a king.
Chris you so fast. In mere hours the pond shows up.
This pond looks like it's going to be a nice deep one. Boat and dock ?
Thank you for showing the beginning.
The most favorite thing that I love to watch you do is Ponds and pond damsons when you dredge a pond. I hope they let you clear all of the surrounding trees so it makes a prettier pond and won’t be as much debris get in the pond🥰
"It Gonna Piss Somebody Off" That is a sure Bet with All the KAREN and DAREN in the world today. I miss the Day when "Live and let Live" was the way most of us all "lived".
It could be the neighbor 4 down, or 5 across... heh
Until someone understands, I don't care what their names are. Fixing something that was done wrong years ago, involves things that some won't like.
I use to think to myself, "LetsDIG18" is deforesting the world, 1 Tree at a time! I no longer think that way. He is very calculating on what he takes down. Let's be honest..he bids a job and doesn't want to spend any time at the job site any longer than he has to.
I can feel his pain at times.
@Duke Hugh Johnson
@@Delekham as far as the lake states go, they are growing trees faster than we are harvesting them. Look up the city of lacrosse in Wisconsin. Years ago is was a prairie. Now its a forest.
Please do a follow up on this pond job. It would be great to see some of your past jobs that have transformed from the construction phase to the desired finished project the customer was looking for.
Maybe it’s the perspective but that looks like it’s got the potential to be a deep pond!
As for the dam! No wonder it failed, looks like nothing more than a wall of dirt.
Well, that's what a dam is, a wall of dirt.
Well there's a proper dam, with a water resistant core and nice sloping sides possibly curved to hold the pressure then there's this effort 🙄🤦♂️
I love how you can see the separate ages in the canopy. You can see a clear separation between the 9 y/o growth, and the much older forest.
This video shows that excavators are more than just heavy machinery, they are essential tools for construction.
Crunch and Munch time! lol 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻you’re moving pretty fast on the clearing today Chris! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻looks great brother!
He wants a pond built he picked the right guy for the job
Surprise, Surprise..another pond. Chris the North Carolina pond expert for sure.
Love restorations or over grown ponds that you make look amazing
I am impressed with how the video explains the different types of excavators and their uses.
I have a small pond in my back yard.It’s called Lac Seoul.150 miles long,560sq miles,and 3000 miles of shore line.One of the best walleye lakes in Ontario Canada.Shore line could use some clean up if you have a couple free weekends.😂😂
Loved seeing the aerial view, couldn't tell there was a pond there from the ground. It's going to awesome when it's all done, can't wait to see it completed.
A masterpiece in the making...this property is beautiful...stay safe Chris...
This video showcases the power and capabilities of excavators so well.
My Dad had a well drilled 88 Ft. the water went higher than the house flowed 8 inch stream and has never stopped .
That turtles' name must be Waldo because I could not find Him! 🕵️
Really enjoyed this video,so nice to see a professional at work that knows what he is doing.it will be beautiful I’m sure when it is completed.great beginning to project.👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎
Just sitting here wondering to myself ?? why so many would come on here , watch the video, then give it a "Thumbs Down" ?? You know what the Hell Chris does for a living, it ain't like he's gonna change his job just to suit somebody, if that what these "Thumbs Down" people are waiting for !! Just smdh !!! Anyway , Got a Great start on it Chris !! Man ,that dam is really steep !! Shit !! It's gonna need to be soften for sure don't ya think ?? lolol...geez...lolol...Great as always Man !! Have a Great 4th. Chris !! On too the Next....
Looking forward to see the result
Im looking forward to the bonfire!!
Be nice to keep a peninsula with a big circle at the end for just chillin with nature or a diving board for the grandkids later on
The starting of the big reveal & refresh....I'm looking forward to watching this project.
Hiiii POND/MAN !!! you will become a DUCK for loving just ponds/dams water.....All the best friend ! Take care keep well !!!
Watching your clearing videos has helped me alot on learning how to clear land fast and efficient. Thank you for your videos be safe out there!
I've been watching your channel for years. That's the first pond dam I've seen where you're in the treetops. Love the video and can't wait for the rest of this project. Happy 4th of July!!
This video is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about excavators.
The aerial footage at the beginning helped tremendously in understanding your task. Thank you.
Chris you do some awesome work!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
I had no idea excavators could be used for so many different tasks until I watched this video.
Wow thats going to keep you busy. Will watch the developments with interest. Thanks for sharing. X
Smooth as a man can be that’s a professional operator wow really like your work
Looking forward to watch the progress of this pond rebuild
I love how this video captures the beauty and strength of excavators in their work.
Seems to be nicer going when it's dry like that. Looks like it's going to be really a nice pond and surrounding area when you put your touches on it!👍🙂
This is going to be another great project with some possible surprises,,,,,,,. The steep drop offs are so the rope swing works better! Put an awesome zip line on the back of the pond,,,,,,. I’m in!! I’m old, but I’m still in on this!! Haha.
You will make this one great as well, I’m sure. It will be a deeper pond than you maybe usually do Chris. I like that, for some reason I like a deeper pond. Where I live it sure helps keep the algae in control,,,,, somewhat. We need deeper ponds wit some shallower flats due to the ice we get as well as the species of fish. If you go with trout, they need the depth and cooler waters a deeper more massive pond can offer. The heat we have been having here, the trout could start developing these nasty blisters on them by late July or early August. If you go with pike and walleye, they both need the depth to get away from the warm waters as well, but they tolerate the heat better. Doesn’t matter, because you can develop awesome Bass or sunfish/crappie ponds!! We just don’t have them here, they are considered invasive here in southern Alberta, in fact I think all of Alberta.
Three weeks of anticipation!! Like others have said,,,,, it is going to be a significant burn pile!!
This video is a great reminder of the importance of excavators in building our communities.
Be careful Chris.It’s a long drop over the edge.And I like your videos.I know more about pond building than I ever did.
I could watch this video of excavators all day, it's just so mesmerizing.
Happy 4th love the pond build videos not so much the other ones but I still watch them.
Happy birthday United State Of America🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤❤❤ Greetings from Finland.
Thanks Finland
Thank You 🎉
Thank you, Janne! Thats sweet of you! 😄
Thank you! You should come teach some Americans to be grateful for what they have
@@GreatLakesLogger I agree with this statement 🤷♂️👍👍
Thanks for the video! Have a happy 4th with the family!
Chomp, chomp, chomp...I love to hear those tree's Snap, Crackle and Pop!
The Kids are Grown and the Grandkids aren’t here yet so “I’m Ready to get my Pond Back”. 😬👍
Wise words from a wise man lol
(Chris Pond) at it again. I swear most of the ponds in NC are cause you made them...
thanks again Chris. Watching you is better than a beer to unwind!
The Volvo had one heck of an appetite today! Thanks for sharing.Kevin
Dude, some of those trees in the pond are way older than 10 years old, maybe more like 15-20 lol
Take a shot every time you hear “pond dam”
Mesmerizing. I can’t stop watching your videos!
When I win the Lottery I'm going to buy property in NC so I can have you build me a pond!
Lol, funny you said that. I'm in Tennessee and was thinking the same thing. The extra cost, lodging, eating, etc would be a little expensive but, I won the lottery, who cares.
I just want Chris to look at my project and give advice since local guys have failed
Yeh, a new pond project, well, an “old is new again pond” project. Those pond banks are so steep, not friendly at all. The dam is very high but not constructed properly. Looking forward to following the progress Chris. Take care & cheers from 🐨🦘🤓👍🏼
Looks like this is going to be one of your best transformations yet! Really going to enjoy seeing the progress on this one 👍🏾
This video is so informative and helps me understand how excavators work.
The pond will be a great asset to the home owner. You also make wonderful ponds.
In the mid 80s we drilled 2 wells and only got half a gallon a minute on both. Had to put in holding tanks. This is NW Arkansas. I would love to have 40 gal a minute.
Always a pleasure to watch a skilled operator at work.
I like your late night burn plan. Can always use a little accelerate or a an old tire to "help" things along when night burning.
Just drop off a family of beavers. They will have that built in no time!
It is amazing how fast trees grow back in North Carolina! I had trees growing back just a few weeks after clearing home pads.
This will definately be another challenge for you. I'm looking forward how Chris aka the master of ponds will manage all the uncertainties of this project.
OMG this is a hum-dinger. Have fun Chris.
Great start to another pond!!! How did Mr. Turtle 🐢 make out?? 🤣😂😳
Oh he will be temparaly without a home but will live like a king when its finished lol
Quite a few tulip trees in that pond, those trees grow fast.
Always enjoy your videos. Tired of the rain here in SE Texas too
New Mexico called & said they'll gladly take a couple of feet of your rain any time this year. My mate says it's worse there now than it was 2003-2005.
At 5:00 I'm going to guess the original pond was where those shorter trees surrounding that scummy looking mud puddle have grown.
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Maybe the property owner has some photos from when the pond was full, that would give you a rough idea of where the water level should be.
Abandons pond because he's afraid of his kids falling into it. Leaves steep cliffs for kids to fall over instead
My thoughts exactly.
Kids are more resilient than buoyant.
If you threw a rock, it wouldn't make it to the bottom without bouncing off a dozen saplings. A person would have to clear a path first if they wanted to fall and land on the bottom!
That would have been a great place to play army as a kid, it's just kids can't play anymore unless it's a video game
That's why hes fixing it now🤷♂️
Thanks for the great video, you made my Saturday night !!
Looks like ist gonna be another good transformation. More fire piles for burning videos cant wait To See another burning video. Chris always has a great Plan for Pond Transformations. Cant wait Top See the finish if it .
Can’t wait to see the finished product
I can't wait to see what this one looks like when done!! I know it will look great but I can't see it now!!!!
I know I'm tempted to go ahead and watch the end of the vid first haha but I'm not going too I promise 😁🤷♂️😁
Sounds like a fun project. Thanks for all the great videos.
"looks a bit snakey!" :D classic! made me snort tea out of my nose!
🔥🔥🔥 LETSDIG A POND STRIKES AGAIN!!! Looking forward to meeting you at the Expo my brother👊🏻💪🏻
That turtle IS pissed… you’d be to if it took you 100 turtle years to climb the cliff, and then lose out on the Cliff Climbing Championship…
LOL
That poor turtle. When Chris gets done the turtle can go for the swimming championship of the pond. 😆
@@maryschillinger2909 haha yes he will be much happier
Should be a quick hot fire with all of that pine and softwood.
@@larrykessler3199 You’re not gonna cook that aspiring cliff climber turtle, are you??? 😱😱
Have a great 4th Chris !
Looks like so much work, beautiful land for sure.
That looks like a seriously labor intensive job. Before and after shots will be amazing though!
The way the camera follows the movements of the excavator in this video is so well done.
Happy 4th Chris, keep America strong💯🇺🇸
I love the pond videos there the best ones
Welcome to the jungle, Chris this pond is a big mess. Chris to the rescue pond renovation.
It is going to be nice and you'll figure it out after all letsdig18 is on the case.
That’s cool how you show the drone view first Chris! Excited to hear some trees snapping brother! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 220 or 250?
220
That site reminds me of an overgrown 8th century hill fort in England or Wales.
Shhh don't tell anyone, it's a Revolutionary war fort, but if the authorities find out he won't get to have his pond!
😂
Gonna be a good run of videos i hope. Happy 4th Chris and family...
After watching this video, I have a newfound respect for the hard work that goes into operating an excavator.
Howdy Chris, quick question regarding the core. Without knowing if they correctly put one in the dam, wouldn't that mean you would want to exo the center of the dam, and bring a core all the way up, and keyway it into the sides?
Looking forward to seeing the rest of the work.
I am so glad I stumbled upon this video about excavators, it's truly fascinating.
You always do a good job and your experience show it 👏👍
This is going to fun to watch!
Hello, i just recently subscribed to your channel , oh maybe 6 months ago or so. I really enjoy watching you work that excavator its almost as if its an extension of your right hand and arm.
But doggone if just about every pond damn you work on doesn't have all those damn (sic) vines. That would just drive me nuts. Well you just keep these great vids comming and im sure to watch all. Happy digging Chris!!!!!
The more of these videos i watch, the more i enjoy watching them. I run a little 3.5t excavator around our property doing all sorts of fun shit so i try and take notes of how i can operate better. Looking at the size of the trees in that pond, could have got the dozer in there and pushed/plowed it all flat rather than pulling them out with the excavator?
so glad for another pond!
Always like the follow ups a while later to see how it turned out.
When I win the lottery. You're the 1st person I will be in touch with to build my roads n 2 acre pond