Overflow Install And Finishing Up The Failed Pond Restoration!

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  • @campingwithhomer7371
    @campingwithhomer7371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    Please go back to this pond once it's full and give us a look, even if it's months or years from now! I'll be here watching your channel!

    • @IR-nq4qv
      @IR-nq4qv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      at the rate Chris is going, he'll be rich and retired by the time the pond fills up

    • @erikgiggey4783
      @erikgiggey4783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@IR-nq4qv o in the poor house from the 220 and dozer breaking down so much lately.. hope its your scenario

    • @IR-nq4qv
      @IR-nq4qv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@erikgiggey4783 me too

    • @jimdattilio1512
      @jimdattilio1512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Absolutely! I have to see this in it's glory when it's all filled!

    • @jerrybennett6860
      @jerrybennett6860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too

  • @jakemoeller7850
    @jakemoeller7850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the late 60s I worked for a farmer in Minnesota who had some wooded area on his property. My breaks would find me sitting next to a small brook in this cool, moist spot. It's so nice to have some water on your land! Beautiful job with this pond...a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

  • @jerryc3050
    @jerryc3050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I forgot what it was like before; those pre-digging and post- digging photos are simply awesome!👍

  • @crazyheadgideon
    @crazyheadgideon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re absolutely wright if you say this repaired pond will look great when filled up. Cause it already does look great. Marvelous job. I’m so much hoping you’re going to show us the filled up one too. 🙏😎

  • @seekinfindin5669
    @seekinfindin5669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two ways to do things, the wrong way and your way. Spot On Chris!!

  • @2dronetek2
    @2dronetek2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    I would REALLY like to see this after the pond fills back up. As deep as that one end is supposed to be, I bet it would be a phenomenal swimming hole.

    • @valdo345jr
      @valdo345jr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      me too. in fact, i would like to see some of these ponds you've built, repaired, and dredged out after a year or two. when they have filled and the grass is growing.

    • @dougsimmons22
      @dougsimmons22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I totally agree. You could make one video of your greatest pond renovations before and after completely filled. Love looking at your spectacular dirt work but a full pond series would be awesome!!!

    • @marcuswhite3628
      @marcuswhite3628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I had the exact same thought! Please consider making a video of your best before and after filled works of art!!! I think it may be your most viewed - and that says A LOT!!!

    • @1Ocqueoc
      @1Ocqueoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lots of calls for follow up vids. We have to remember that the greatest majority of these builds are on private property, and property owners may be reluctant to have their finished places out in public view

    • @USSBB62
      @USSBB62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You bet with all the specialized work you put into it. The Fruits of your labor need to be praised !

  • @gisellew8748
    @gisellew8748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've been brilliant for my lockdown in Cambridgeshire, UK Chris! Now all I hope is you made an agreement with the landowner to go back with your camera when the pond is full!

  • @trainstractorscarsandtruck7362
    @trainstractorscarsandtruck7362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please go back when full, I would love to see the overflow working

  • @stevedoty5841
    @stevedoty5841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for reshowing the 1st day to the end. Another great pond done.👍👍

  • @johnhallum5472
    @johnhallum5472 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing so steep it's looks wonderful property owners must be very pleased.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Given how it looked before you started, that's a great result. The owner is going to be very happy with that.

  • @tomlockwood6599
    @tomlockwood6599 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I second that. Would love to see it after a year. As a matter of fact, a compilation video showing these jobs after they've grown in. Hell, I bet most of them would let you go fishin....

  • @FireoftheGreeks
    @FireoftheGreeks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    That perspective shot, all I could say was "Dam"

    • @julieenslow5915
      @julieenslow5915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It came out a little more like DammmMMmmmm from me.

  • @jbonegw
    @jbonegw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy amount of work you completed by yourself especially considering all the equipment issues. 👍

  • @jenniferbutcher8393
    @jenniferbutcher8393 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pond building, taken to a whole other level! Wow!

  • @chuckbearden9709
    @chuckbearden9709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Several loads of riprap rock on the back end of dam would help the dam last longer. Great job Cris. You the man with a plan $$$$$

  • @RumMonkeyable
    @RumMonkeyable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    "I need to take down a few little trees, but I'm pretty good at that." SMALL understatement!! 😎👍❤️️😧

  • @Cherylquilts
    @Cherylquilts ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! I would love to see it full of water!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @grahamallen3941
    @grahamallen3941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Great job Chris, despite the breakdowns!! Had to smile when you said “Timmy, I need you”!! Take care and be safe . Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

  • @christoph72761
    @christoph72761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "It turned out nice." is the understatement of the year. And not only the workmanship is outstanding but also the videography. Thank you for sharing!

  • @437thx1138
    @437thx1138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That summer sound with cicadas in the background. Good to alive and working outside. Miss that

  • @Mark-fu4ml
    @Mark-fu4ml 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the before and after video and photos.

  • @shpeftopolis
    @shpeftopolis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching Chris operate the machinery is like watching poetry in motion. Beautiful.

  • @ja5onl6
    @ja5onl6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    "Might have to take down a couple trees but I'm pretty good at doing that." Understand of the week right there.

  • @bosautomotiveservice
    @bosautomotiveservice 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know you're proud of this one, looks really nice !!

  • @MichaelJones1527
    @MichaelJones1527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The average person that has never run a trachoe has no idea how dangerous that can be on that steep of a grade. Good job Chris.

  • @vinamerosa1923
    @vinamerosa1923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Chris for letting us tag along ! .... Yeah, your pretty good at ripping trees and making some room !

  • @alfadoofus
    @alfadoofus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should make a time laps showing how many times you get in and out of the cab in one day . from what you started this job with to how it looks now Major improvement

  • @DavidSmith-zr3nd
    @DavidSmith-zr3nd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. The owner should be very pleased.

  • @craigallan4322
    @craigallan4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great job there Chris. Worth a revisit once it's filled up.

  • @williambryant5946
    @williambryant5946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Chris you definitely got to come back in a year or two and give us an update and let us see it full of water. Great job on this one. 👍

  • @vwccrline
    @vwccrline 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work work is like art, hopefully you cleaned the center of the pond out where the grass is.

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I can say is WOW. DOUBLE WOW. Love the straw blowing and drone before and after.
    Held my breath on the steep dam incline. One of your best ponds for me. Thanks for allowing me to ride along.

  • @shanebiggers8437
    @shanebiggers8437 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job! Amazing what you done in 70 hours!

  • @donnaflanagan6612
    @donnaflanagan6612 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic result. It will look really nice when filled up & grass has grown around the edges. Take care & cheers from 🐨🦘🥰

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding. Could not picture what it could or would look like

  • @pauljohnson4525
    @pauljohnson4525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a very hard working and skilled man Chris

  • @jwdickinson643
    @jwdickinson643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    man, Chris, if your customer aint happy with all that, he’s a fool. Beautiful work, sir!

  • @BRI33NOR
    @BRI33NOR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic water slide you have made for some lucky beavers ,!.

  • @user-lc5ro9fv2m
    @user-lc5ro9fv2m ปีที่แล้ว

    You built a beautiful dam, well done!!!

  • @bobbietower7185
    @bobbietower7185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I liked when you went back to the beginning where you explained what you were going to do....then did it!! I couldn't quite remember all the issues it had in the beginning...plus with the machines breaking down and you doing other projects my memory just couldn't recall all the details!! Great video! and very good job...As always!

    • @stevenr8606
      @stevenr8606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      CHRIS "there's a pond in here."
      Me/Us 🤔 ? WHERE ?!?

  • @Stratos53100
    @Stratos53100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Total transformation, For the time ive spent watching this channel can't think of many Trash to treasure moments like this one, turned out beyond superb

    • @shitloveaduck
      @shitloveaduck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You stole my comment!!! Or,,,, wellll maybe I am hijacking yours!!
      This really has been one of the best transformations so far. Partly due to the situation prior to Chris arriving, and mostly to the work Chris has done. It’s the kind of transformation that makes me feel this is something I would be immensely proud to own!! I don’t often look at them this way as it is irrelevant, but nice, nice job Chris.
      Oh yeah!! Great comment Stratos53100.

  • @cyndikarp3368
    @cyndikarp3368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to be a great fishing pond in a few years. Well done with lots of steep breached dam to reconstruct.

  • @jimmymagee1367
    @jimmymagee1367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I would love to see an update on this pond when it is full : )

  • @lindagreen1105
    @lindagreen1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris and his magic machines worked another miracle. It will be so beautiful.

  • @lukebonagura5265
    @lukebonagura5265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's not a pond, it is a Work of Art. Chris, you are the Master of Transformation.

  • @ooijs1586
    @ooijs1586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was a great job, can't wait to see the water full up..thanks for the video.

  • @mikeyb5581
    @mikeyb5581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful job, Chris! You truly have a wonderful gift from God. To be able to visualize how you want a job to look like when it's done, and then do it. Your operating skills are not surpassed by anyone and neither is your work ethic.

  • @ranger2316
    @ranger2316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Anyone got a SWAG about how long it might take to fill this thing? To my eye, that's a lot of water! Nice job Chris, you really hung in there with some tough circumstances. I admire your imagination, work ethic and sheer determination to succeed. well done.

    • @esparka
      @esparka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great thought. Inquiring minds want to know

    • @IR-nq4qv
      @IR-nq4qv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I say 6-8 months

    • @ranger2316
      @ranger2316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@IR-nq4qv ... plus (god forbid) a hurricane. I'm not sure if Chris ever mentioned if this was a catchment pond or spring fed. There does seem to be a perpetual wet area up next to the dam.

    • @larrykeenan598
      @larrykeenan598 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ranger2316 I think he talked about a well they were going to use to fill the pond.

    • @michiganengineer8621
      @michiganengineer8621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larrykeenan598 I remember him saying something about a well also, although I'm not sure if it was this job or another one.

  • @davidcornell9167
    @davidcornell9167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are lucky a huge rain didn't come along and wash this all out!! Good work. A pleasure to watch.

  • @Mcgiever100
    @Mcgiever100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Add a small sail boat n paddle wheel, years of fun! Good Job.

  • @SpeedSmith
    @SpeedSmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top job there Chris, Nice dam and no mud. Will look good in about 12 Months when full.

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that’s insane to only have 70-75 hrs in that entire project. That goes so much faster than I thought it would have. Suppose that’s why you stay so busy. Work very efficiently in which keeps the cost down and in return, more customers.

  • @radioace318la
    @radioace318la 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do awesome work, sir. Much Respect!
    Cheers from Louisiana.

  • @arthurjennings5202
    @arthurjennings5202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lil Red Tool Box to the rescue. Man that was a great purchase...

  • @ChrisB257
    @ChrisB257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    That has been one heck of a transformation Chris - remarkable job.

  • @retrodad6864
    @retrodad6864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrific work Chris. Wow what a transformation. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. Love to see this place when the ponds full and the grass has grown. Thanks for posting. 🇬🇧👌👍

  • @mattybean4039
    @mattybean4039 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent transformation 👌

  • @edrdnc6706
    @edrdnc6706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who knew that repairing a little backyard pond dam would require climbing/repelling gear?
    Great work. The before and after really help visualizations. +1 on the request for a full-pond visit.

  • @thomasboyce1060
    @thomasboyce1060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As always, liked watching you work. Was worried a couple of times when you were working on the top of the dam but knew you wouldn't have any problems. Great job as always, thanks for letting us ride along with you as you worked.

  • @Dumplin42
    @Dumplin42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What a frustrating but rewarding job. Well done! Thank you for taking us all along with you on this ride. It's so easy to go from start to finish on a job and never see all the heartache and frustrations that can arise. Thanks for sticking with it and keep up the good work. We're all cheering for you.

  • @josephdriscoll8527
    @josephdriscoll8527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a wonderful transformation creating a lovely area nice job thanks for taking us along

  • @RitzWood32
    @RitzWood32 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build. One thing I got from watching this video is I need a straw shredder lol

  • @urbanstd1
    @urbanstd1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Without giving away any proprietary info. I would love to see how you develop info to bid a job like this. Maybe walk us through how people contact you to the end of the bid process. Square footage/acreage of materials required, time and how you figure machine needs etc. I really enjoy watching you work and think it is cool that my weather becomes your weather a couple hours later.

  • @morgancl1948
    @morgancl1948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy watching you work. It would be great if you'd include links to the other videos about the jobs you work on.

  • @eucmh
    @eucmh ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree - take a weekend off and spend the time to visit and film all the ponds done like a then and now :-)

  • @craigwavra3495
    @craigwavra3495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Would really like to see this pond once it’s filled. This project was a test of your patience and in the end turned out great. Like the lines of the pond.

  • @kevincarroll9031
    @kevincarroll9031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are the pond man for sure nice job Chris

  • @lindahendrix340
    @lindahendrix340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for showing how deep it is by putting your machine in there. That helped me see how big this ponds is.

  • @hydraulic-hum
    @hydraulic-hum 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    fantastic, really enjoyed how this pond turned out..

  • @catgynt9148
    @catgynt9148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Chris. This is a wonderful video series and your juxtaposition of before and after aerial drone footage really ties the project segments together. Wishing you and your family a blessed week. Peace brother.

  • @bajabandito1855
    @bajabandito1855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good job Chris. You did it all by yourself. I am impressed.

  • @dennisforrest1535
    @dennisforrest1535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You live a young man's dream, you get to play in the dirt all day. Good job Chris.

  • @georgemorin4787
    @georgemorin4787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Please show us this pond when it is full of water, I'd love to see it.

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like everybody here ! Me included of course ! Beautiful job Chris. And all by yourself !!
      Is it the deepest you've done so far ? 12 to 14 feet deep ! Almost a private lake !
      Perfect for many species of fish ! Wow !

  • @petenolte4192
    @petenolte4192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That's got to nerve-wracking being so steep I know my butt would be puckering. Great job as always Chris.

  • @dalecherry4044
    @dalecherry4044 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You certainly are the dirt king. Your transformations are truly art. Another great completion.

  • @billsmith5581
    @billsmith5581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow fantastic job……..absolutely fantastic

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job Chris

  • @tonyhalaska9461
    @tonyhalaska9461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please come back after the pond is full. I would love to see the follow up.

  • @martymclamb5750
    @martymclamb5750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent work , I agree we need to see this again when grass and water all in .

  • @headhunter4488
    @headhunter4488 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made a comment about being pretty good at knocking down trees. Well thats an understatement. Need to name your Volvo Babe. Afterall Paul Bunyan had a Babe and you've got him beat. Great job on the pond. Can't wait for you to make a lake..

  • @skycowboy_7391
    @skycowboy_7391 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was by far one the best videos you put out and you always put out man nice job chris, you nailed it !!

    • @skycowboy_7391
      @skycowboy_7391 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      also I asked for drone footage and bang there it is i’m impressed that was 70 hours we built our pond in kentucky we have big natural spring coming down the cliff side into the pond you can drive a truck all the way around it it’s beautiful our damn is enormous wish I could show you pictures of all the work we did love it

  • @CorbinAce
    @CorbinAce 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How interesting it is to watch this guy doing his thing. He handles all the machinery like a concert violinist
    playing his violin.
    I have always wanted to learn heavy equipment operator. Never did though.
    I can't imagine having so much power at the tips of your' fingers. Amazing job Chris.

  • @george8873
    @george8873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the camera angle with the straw spreader, lol.

    • @tactileslut
      @tactileslut 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Both the first person shooter view and the camera about to get shredded views were awesome.

  • @bryanlamb319
    @bryanlamb319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job as always!

  • @kevinfisher1632
    @kevinfisher1632 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Brilliant.

  • @ragdoll9786
    @ragdoll9786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sometimes I wonder, " What the hell is he thinking" Then I continue to watch and think, that's really smart the way you did that. You're good

  • @karenheartoriginal3783
    @karenheartoriginal3783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been a great series of videos and I really like that you included Day 1 at the end. You dis SUCH a great job on this (as with all you do) and really got tested with the breakdowns. Well done… I think I hear a huge stadium of us fans giving you a standing ovation!!
    👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏

  • @steveadams99708
    @steveadams99708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is one fine lookin' pond!

  • @DiGGinGDeEpEr007
    @DiGGinGDeEpEr007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1 man crew !!! thats how i like it ... we dont need any labors,, we got that gut to work off .. it good for us

  • @bige9055
    @bige9055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s awesome will look even better even full of water 💦.

  • @michiganengineer8621
    @michiganengineer8621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to add my vote to a return visit after the grass has set and the pond is filled. As it is, that's one hell of a nice transformation! Almost a big enough pond to sail a little Sunfish on lol

  • @carllindemann1646
    @carllindemann1646 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very nice work. So neat.

  • @Mephiston
    @Mephiston 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so glad you went and patted down the soil at the back of the dam. I was so worried when you were digging the overflow, the soil was so loose. Fantastic job, Chris. Thanks for the video.

  • @pamike4873
    @pamike4873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you can come back for a visit after it fills up. What a heck of a transformation. And not just the clearing, but how the sides were cut before and now fixed. It's going to be nice for the owner for sure.

  • @mslorry3420
    @mslorry3420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Total transformation! Going to be great place to chill on a warm summer day. Add a outdoor grilling area, a fire pit with log seating. Yup great back yard addition. Beautiful job Chris.

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not bad for one man and 70 hrs, that's a quality job right there....you had to remove a large swath of bush and trees and then fix up someone else's mistakes all the while continually throwing dirt in front of you to move it then the equipment breaking down twice and you still did a good job. I say you did good brother👍👍

  • @juliecar8430
    @juliecar8430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would love to see a compilation of the before & after of ponds that you've done! Huh huh huh....pretty please! 🤩😁🤩

  • @donaldtroxclairjr5803
    @donaldtroxclairjr5803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Would love to see some of your more difficult projects revisited a few years later to see the difference over time!

  • @Dan-ud8ob
    @Dan-ud8ob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only 70 hours ..!! that blew me away .. super job.. i want one.. lol