How to core and fix a leaking pond/lake dam with Excavator Dozer and roller
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Pulling the core out of the dam and finding more mud. trying to come up with a plan on how to repair the dam
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This one almost had it all... Jerry doing his dozer mania thing, Aaron crushing it, Matt shows up in relief and DP slinging mud. The only thing missing is the Cap’n coming in for comic relief!!!
Now about that sentimental cedar... when we were first married, we were broke. I mean, after all the bills were paid we feasted on rice and beans, broke. So, we went on a scavenger hunt along the country roads to find a Christmas tree. Finally, we found it. A cedar that looked kinda symmetrical and about the right size. We cut it, tied it to the top of my Toyota and toted it home.
You know, it looked a lot better standing by the roadside than it did up close. Sitting it in front of the picture window showed just how sparse the limbs were. Hanging ornaments on its droopy limbs opened it up even more.... and, do you know how many critters take refuge in a cedar during cold weather?
Some friends came over for a visit. We all laughed and they took a Polaroid photo of us standing beside it. That turned out to be the only picture we have of our first year of marriage... as ugly as the tree was, it is still my favorite!
Keep digging... I’ll keep watching.
Man oh man takes a good crew to stay ahead of Jerry on that dozer. He definitely has forgotten more about running a dozer than most people ever learn. Great 👍 content.
Yes he has
Alzheimer’s is a bast... .. . 🤷🏻♂️... .. epicyclic hubs.
I feel sorry for Mike the day Jerry decides to hang up the dozer and retire (again). Not only is he highly skillful but a respectable employee! Nice work Jerry! 👍
Skynet 1
Probably a hellava consultant on problems like the water issue on this project as well. Can you imagine the hours saved with Jerry running that dozer.
You probably noticed no wasted passes across the bottom of that pond as he was cleaning out the mud, and at the same time making it bigger...
That is stuff you just can't teach to a "newbie" operator. It only comes from time in the seat of the equipment...
That looks like a natural spring
could also have water from the fields contributing.
Jaqui Greenlees true
Broken tile line?
No one starts off as a perfect operator. We all got to start somewhere. You got some good guys working for you. You guys be safe out there. 👍☕️🍀
You guys are amazing, Take a dam that is nothing but crap and turn it into something to be proud of. Just amazing.
Thanks appreciate that
The 3 of you guys are doing a DAM good job on this crazy project. At one point it looked like an impossible job. It’s good that Matt gets a little experience. Thanks for sharing! Kevin
Thanks for watching
Still catching up on years of Dam Videos. I hope I get a chance to use some of what I'm learning. Thanks, DP & crew.
Older dozers are way better than some of those computer complicated . Man behind the scenes is learning well. Jerry is the man. Mike, you have the makings of a great crew and you hang onto the 120 for man behind the scenes to practice on. Won't be long before your company will have to expand. 👍👍🇨🇮🇨🇦🐶❤
I agree
Thanks for the entertainment on a rainy day!
Thanks for watching
3rd!!! Woohoo. 🤪I love Ur channel, I was in construction in the UK but am now ill, so I live through u lol.👍😉great vids, banter between co-workers is the same across the globe. Be safe
Thanks buddy appreciate that
I like your explanation of the packing sheep foot roller JD850
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Watching Jerry run that 850 is like watching poetry in motion. Can not beat perfection like that. And of course we had to put up with "diaper man" the 1st part of the day, but I think he must be sick or something, didn't hear him running his mouth as usual...lol. Dam is looking good Dirt Perfect.
lol he had a rough night
Very Informative primer for dam construction. I have read engineering professional development courses that were not as informative.
I like your videos lately, a lot more digging 👍
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and less talking and fooling around.
The more I see the 140 in action the more I like it. Yes when you need to more huge amounts of dirt you need a big machine but you can do so much more with a smaller machine and a blade !
Springs make for a wonderful pond setup of fresh and clear water, with the runoff which can't be avoided with this site. Our one property is 1,200' elevation and spring fed due to the many mountains around us.
Lol been down that road 🙃 As long as their is a brand new spanking part on the shelf waiting to go on?? The old one refuses to die... But if you don't have it on standby I will guarantee you it will seize up and stop moving 👍. ... Nice job on the keyway an looks like she will hold water back....
The dam looks good, the pond will be a lot better now that you Dug the pond deeper , keep em coming, JERRY IS THE MAN ON THAT DOZER
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👍 Will there be a drain pipe/ culvert? Spillway? It's great that you let Matt get some "hands on" training with the 140. It's never a bad thing to share knowledge.
That roller is a unicorn. Not many smooth drum with a blade.
That was a nice cedar. That tree is an example of what I use to hunt year round for. Good Christmas trees like that are hard to find growing in the wild.
My grandma had one every year for her Christmas tree.
@@williambryant5946 Right and that might have been Grandpa or Grandma last tree or a child that died. No telling often family secret due to the hurt.
Good to see Betty working so well.
It looks like when you are pushing it look like Betty has a built in root rake.
Looks like she pushes well. 👍
i love pond work videos
not having to buy more dirt from outside a plus as is a bigger pond in the process! win win
Exactly
Waiting to see the finished product. Great job
Thanks
Mike, I follow you and Letsdig18. I see that your business model is different so I would not compare the two companies.. Your success is doing thigs right, your way. I really enjoy your work..
Thanks appreciate that
Love the shot of the moon.
Can't wait to see the 120 back in action
Coming soon
Hi mike have noticed a squeak when your boom is down a certain way, its like you have a bent lift cylinder rod or something binding or a tight pin and bush,it’s at the spot each time when lowering your boom down, but you know your machine better than me and most likely know what it is, happy digging in that slush
Thanks soft stop
You have a great crew DP.
Yes I do
I run a 850 John Deere for about ten years building ponds it was good machine
Yup good old machines
Doing a great job. beninite might have been your friend on the first lift to stick to that rock. We've used it with great results. But i understand budget and your doing the best with what your being delt. I've got a lower section of land here on the farm that weeps water just like that no matter how dry it gets. should have no issues with the water not filling the pond back up , that's for sure. they should be happy with the pond being bigger.
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Natural spring ??? Thanks for showing D P. Just do your best with what you have to work with.
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nice looking corn.
'Scoop and swing' music. Ah, yes. Lots of dirt (perfect) moving. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Dirt perfect( aka) dirt mechanic. good job
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Jerry is worth his weight in gold !
Yes he is
I love seeing that old dozer still workin hard 💪🏼
Looking good. Can't wait to see that pond when it is finished up and full. It is going to be nice. Have a great day.
Thanks buddy
That core is solid!
I’m always chasing my homeboy Larry around when he uses his JD 450 hi lift. I try and keep his little top rollers spinning by knocking the dirt and mud off of his track frames. It’s a losing battle.
Thanks Mike 😊
Thanks for watching
Good job Boys! You are my lunch break entertainment!!
😀
We used to do the same thing when we would build retention ponds with a smooth drum roller. I always run the tracks in there and bust it up. Good job guys 👍🏻
Yup not ideal but works
All that water reminds me of what I had in my back yard....never could get it corrected....maybe if I had a "Dirt Perfect" to call it could have been fixed???😁 Thanks for posting and all the effort that goes into filming your work. The talent in the videography and your excavating shows.
Lol thanks buddy
Great job from the DP crew. Of course Jerry is the hardest working man on site.
But DP has to feed him the material so he'd be next in line.
Of course MBTS gets caught slacking on the phone with the easiest job.
My Colombian Wife and I liked that tune at 33 minutes. It has a very Latin sound to it.
lol thanks buddy
On the plus side by searching for good dirt. You are making the pond bigger. Hopefully you don't pull the plug out though. God bless
Good morning guys
Good morning
You work together like a well-oiled machinery.
Thanks
Awesome job mike Jerry is a boss on the dozer thanks for the video 👍👍
One heck of a job! I'm starting to core the dam on our pond tomorrow believe it or not! I've spent the last week or so digging about 1000' of swampy pasture ditch to drain the overflow and a lot of the swamp. I think I have had the svl95-2S stuck about 10 times so far!! I'm doing this all with the svl and a Kubota M59 TLB *(it's been stuck a bunch too) LOL
Interesting and good luck
Looks great DP. Ur work is awesome. Now I want to build a pond dam. Maybe one day when I get my own property. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks for watching
What a mess! Elephant poop! LOL! Oh my. Never heard mud referred to like that before. That was good.
Starting to come together.👍
Jerry is almost aa one man crew by himself, looking great DP see y'all on the next one.
Thanks and yes he is
Love youtube algorythm that took me here... new sub... now binging all the older vids... lol... great save on the dam, i think ya got decent odds ya saved it...
Thanks Tim and welcome to the channel
I had a pond like that this year in August also. I don’t know how many times I said that exact same phrase “I Didn’t think I’d ever see this much mud in August “
Crazy
I wasn't sure that the job would ever get done right!!!!!! But it's lookin great so far!!!
Thanks tony
Man, I bet those are stressful jobs when you're trying to play detective and figure out what has happened and want to be sure you're getting it fixed right. Looks like you guys got a good fix on that one and it will be nice for years to come now. Love watching that 850 too.
Thanks buddy
A older guy told me years ago and it has worked well for me through the years, that you mark the north side of a cedar with a ribbon and replant the same direction.
Interesting
What a difference from day 1.
Great job it looked like it packed in really tight! Absolutely crazy how much water had and was running in. I just started getting my core I put in and compacted on my lake dam project. I found a sand vein I'm pushing out first before I continue with my lifts. Should be done with that today🤞. Mike you have some great informational videos, everything from using equipment the most efficiently to different qualities of soil(bad and good). Just wanted to say from watching you and Letsdig18(Chris) inspired me to take on my dam building project, and wanted to say thank you! I really enjoy it, I bought an older dozer/loader crawler and am learning every second in on it. Again, thanks again for the great vids and work from you and your crew!
Dozer B its thru Mikes vids that I learned about the different kinds of dirt and how it affected a dam build or repair.
@@cathiwim I've heard people say did you have a dirt move build your dam or a dam builder. Usually people with leaky bad dams have had dirt movers build it. Big difference in the structure and life of a dam if you don't understand the soil qualities
Thank you for all the awesome videos love your channel
Thanks Ben
Good videos! Jerry’s killing it!
Thanks
Nice to finally see one of these TH-camrs use a sheepsfoot compactor on a dam and not be a total hack.
Looking good
Thanks
great job guys, will this pond be deeper and bigger than it was before?
I have been told with a spring that it is dangerous to dig near one for fear of blocking it and/or making it come out in a different weak spot. They follow rock and we know what is under the new dam. As for bigger, it now looks like it is 4 times bigger than it used to be. Since this was done in August, she is full and the brown water is hopefully settled out.
Great video Mike. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks
Guy in Evansville has a decent john deere sheeps foot compactor for sale be a nice ol addition its like an actual compactor not a roller type like yours but an actual compactor
Good vidja again ! You do a lot of dam work ! That is funny 😂you don't stop moving the machine an talk !
A core ditch usually is dug deeper than the original ground. Looked like you just dug the levee up and rebuilding it.
Guess you did not pay attention to the video i explain why in the video
Yeah I heard but dirt won't bond to rock fella. It will leak again.
When did I start watching letsdig18 working on a muddy dam in a valvo
Lol
Jerry doesn’t wait for anybody, get the heck out of the way!! Bulldozer on board👍
Mike after seeing what you were digging into at 8:14 I think I would have moved the dam. I would start a new Dam core trench just past the current dam make the lake a touch bigger if I had to. That way when I could dig bad material out then just by moving the dam you know that you are using just good material to make the dam.
Would have had far my problems dining that
@@DirtPerfect you would have ended up only moving the good material once then.
Sorry buddy but not true more to it then that including property lines
I think that dozer may have a piston return spring going out. Lol God bless
DAM what a great job. Thank you!!
Thanks
And Jerry dodges the drone... Still camera shy 😆
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👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed, owner is going to have one fine lake when you are done...and deep!😊
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Hello sir! Can u make the video about how to start the earthworks/excavating business, please sir❤
Yes it’s on my list of videos to do
I wonder if that water has slowed down now, we haven't had any rain here in martin county for a month...dryer than a popcorn fart. Nice job on that project.
lol thanks
looken good
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I'm surprised your not using a sheeps foot for the dirt compaction. The problem with the smooth drum, compaction doesn't penetrate and once the dirt gets wet it turns to mud and will move. I know this from 45 years of doing dirt and rock work. Good Luck !
Covered that in the video
It looks like home owner is going to have a bigger pond then when you started?.
Great video mike
Thanks
Good video again you will figure it out My friend you’re smart on construction stuff And On dirt work you are good at it what is that noise when you straight they bloom all the way out I know you Grease your stuff good but it sounds to me like a pan with no grease but I know you take care of your equipment good my friend
I love that Jerry dresses up like he's going golfing instead of running the dozer. He seems like a cool guy.
He is
Solid looking core, can't see any problems with that Mike! Jerry is proving he is worth his weight in gold again !!
Who gets stuck, Aaron or a machine? 😜
lol thanks Alex
Spring fed water is colder,the difference from surface drainage is noticeable
Yup
Sometimes If the clay has water in it then maybe it’s not virgin and that means they put it there to try and seal the top of the rock to the clay which is very hard to do it’s very hard to get water not to run on top of rock i’ve built a few ponds and it was actually part of the spec but it’s hard to say not being there
when you panned to your truck near the beginning it looked like you had it resting on the tilt bed to keep it up, if it was or was not is not the point, you put the cart before the horse was my thought...
Chris (letsdig18) always said that the base of the pond needed to be waterproof as well. With taking dirt out of the bottom does that bring up questions of water leaking through the bottom or is the quality of the bottom good enough to handle taking some of it out? I am just an ignorant guy (ignorant in all things that you do on this channel anyway) that loves to glean information from people that know.
Thanks for the great videos. Your channel is one of the channels that are at the top of my list to watch. Thanks again.
Not but have to pay attention to that and thanks buddy
Perhaps Captain Kleeman can bring his leaf blower and dry up the wet stuff.
lol
What are the qualities you are talking about as far as good core material versus bad. Sand content, clay content particle size, moisture content? Here in Dallas they have started doing this Chinese fire drill of digging a big hole and then filling it back in with the same material only tracking it down after spraying it with water. Very scientific. We have deep expansive black clay here and I guess some CE figured they would get good compaction numbers that would last long enough for them to get the building built and occupied. All that wetting down will last maybe one season. Clay here expands 1/8 inch each way from bone dry to saturated. It will lift a slab in one place and leave it down in another. Busts the hell out of them.
Lookin for any type of clay that’s not gray
Loooking goood 😇
Always learning something from you.
🤷🏻♂️ I'll probably never use it 😀 BUT 👍🏻❗
Lol thanks
Awsome job DP !! Love it when a plan comes together... Dozer not running good ?? Keep us informed please.
If I may ask, why didn’t you bring the haul truck in to haul the mud out.
Possibly because he doesn’t have a haul truck.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You doing a real good job at working the dirt and that is what I originally signed up to watch I highly recommend that you leave the talk show to Oprah Winfrey and stick to moving dirt so keep up the good work I'm proud of you
looks good wonder how that old dam did not fail yrs ago
DP you and your crew Jerry will barry you guy's . ho I work on an JD 750 it was 1978 .it can push to .
Looks like Jerry's running circles around you. Lol
We are dealing with mud on our jobsite, just got everything dry enough to start filling again and guess what rain is forecasted for the day after tomorrow
Starting to look like the proverbial silk purse.
Not sure if you even started with anything as good as a sows ear though.
“Nothing stuck so far”. Sounds like something is coming in part 3. 🤣😂