Overflow Install And Finishing Up The Failed Pond Restoration!

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@campingwithhomer7371 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@erikgiggey4783 3 жыл бұрын

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

@IR-nq4qv 3 жыл бұрын

@@erikgiggey4783 me too

@jimdattilio1512 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jerrybennett6860 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@2dronetek2 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@RumMonkeyable 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmymagee1367 3 жыл бұрын

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

@grahamallen3941 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ChrisB257 3 жыл бұрын

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

@FireoftheGreeks 3 жыл бұрын

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

@julieenslow5915 3 жыл бұрын

It came out a little more like DammmMMmmmm from me.

@williambryant5946 3 жыл бұрын

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. 👍

@ja5onl6 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jakemoeller7850 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@christoph72761 3 жыл бұрын

"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!

@Outeniqua_Hiking 3 жыл бұрын

Great man. Chris, if you want to take things even a step further, perhaps you want to vist the pond once its full and show us. Would be nice to see

@Stratos53100 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@craigwavra3495 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Mike7478F 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant example of Chris skills in action. Thanks for sharing bud..

@bobbietower7185 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@craigallan4322 3 жыл бұрын

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

@johnhallum5472 3 жыл бұрын

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

@thomasboyce1060 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevedoty5841 2 жыл бұрын

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

@arthurjennings5202 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bajabandito1855 3 жыл бұрын

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

@chuckbearden9709 3 жыл бұрын

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 $$$$$

@437thx1138 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shpeftopolis 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gisellew8748 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@jbonegw 2 жыл бұрын

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

@petenolte4192 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jenniferbutcher8393 3 жыл бұрын

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

@donaldtroxclairjr5803 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mikeyb5581 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@crazyheadgideon 3 жыл бұрын

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. 🙏😎

@dan8353 3 жыл бұрын

Hay Chris, think you might return to this one when it fills up..? Like the before and after with the drone on the jobs puts things into perspective. Job well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Cherylquilts Жыл бұрын

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

@vinamerosa1923 3 жыл бұрын

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

@seekinfindin5669 2 жыл бұрын

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

@juliecar8430 3 жыл бұрын

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

@donnaflanagan6612 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Mcgiever100 3 жыл бұрын

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

@georgemorin4787 3 жыл бұрын

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

@marcryvon 3 жыл бұрын

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 !

@edrdnc6706 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@sylviaprudhomme5417 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kevincarroll9031 3 жыл бұрын

You are the pond man for sure nice job Chris

@radioace318la 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ooijs1586 3 жыл бұрын

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

@IR-nq4qv 3 жыл бұрын

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👍👍

@ranger2316 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Great thought. Inquiring minds want to know

@IR-nq4qv 3 жыл бұрын

I say 6-8 months

@ranger2316 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@michiganengineer8621 3 жыл бұрын

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

@donnamullins2089 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dennisforrest1535 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shanebiggers8437 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Amazing what you done in 70 hours!

@lindahendrix340 3 жыл бұрын

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

@josephdriscoll8527 3 жыл бұрын

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

@chrispy104k 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tomlockwood6599 2 жыл бұрын

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....

@rhacker3058 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, Is that pond fed by any water source? "OH-OH TIMMY, WHERE ART THOU". If there's no source, that pond will take forever to fill!! It turned out very well, better than I thought when you first started. You Sir are a visionary, I saw a mud hole, and you saw a Beautiful pond, WELL-DONE SIR WELL-DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks brother for the great videos. Later!!!!

@CPolarBear68 2 жыл бұрын

He said in an earlier video that the original builder was a well driller, and the current owners were going to start that up again once he was done to augment natural runoff.

@Mark-fu4ml 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the before and after video and photos.

@karenheartoriginal3783 3 жыл бұрын

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!! 👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏💯👏

@lindagreen1105 3 жыл бұрын

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

@catgynt9148 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@cyndikarp3368 3 жыл бұрын

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

@hydraulic-hum Жыл бұрын

fantastic, really enjoyed how this pond turned out..

@jerryc3050 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jasonross5358 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! The before and after pictures were helpful, thanks!

@martymclamb5750 3 жыл бұрын

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

@retrodad6864 3 жыл бұрын

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. 🇬🇧👌👍

@george8873 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the camera angle with the straw spreader, lol.

@tactileslut 3 жыл бұрын

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

@davidcornell9167 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SpeedSmith 3 жыл бұрын

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

@onetoeinthegrave6506 3 жыл бұрын

what a complete beautiful transformation hope we get to see the pond when its full one day great job Chris bloody fantastic mate

@stephenkeefer3436 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT video Chris!! Those before and after shots really bring it home.

@pamike4873 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Dumplin42 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@trainstractorscarsandtruck7362 3 жыл бұрын

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

@lyndababy 3 жыл бұрын

What an incredible transformation. Your commitment to quality work is really something to be proud of 👏👍

@CorbinAce 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@pauljohnson4525 2 жыл бұрын

You're a very hard working and skilled man Chris

@huuge3484 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done...Class A operators are hard to find...You sir are the real deal.

@lukebonagura5265 3 жыл бұрын

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

@BRI33NOR 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rustysteel8714 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't ask for a better result! Kudos Chris! 👍

@bosautomotiveservice 5 ай бұрын

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

@dalecherry4044 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ClintsHobbiesDIY 3 жыл бұрын

I watched every part of this project. I really enjoyed it and look forward to seeing the pond full.

@user-lc5ro9fv2m 2 жыл бұрын

You built a beautiful dam, well done!!!

@benpatsy2076 3 жыл бұрын

Be proud of this one, Chris. IMO, it's the best transformation that I've seen you do. 👍

@vwccrline 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Mephiston 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@deernutOO 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the results, and thanks for the first visit review as well. Hope we can see it some time with water in it, but that may be more work than is worth it.

@RitzWood32 3 жыл бұрын

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

@MichaelJones1527 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@annafraley5388 3 жыл бұрын

An ABSOLUTELY Beautiful job there, and yes it’s hard to believe from the beginning shots 😎👍✅

@morgancl1948 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mslorry3420 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@DiGGinGDeEpEr007 3 жыл бұрын

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

@kevinkenyon7045 3 жыл бұрын

Chris that turned out beautiful, man you do great work! Thanks for sharing. Kevin

@squirtdaddy3428 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you showed before and after in this one, really helps to see just what all you really did. Beautiful pond and considering all the problems you had you got it done pretty fast in 70 working hours. If your ever interested in coming to the Philippines for a "vacation" I would be very interested in having you build us a small lake about 12 acres or so.

@alfadoofus 3 жыл бұрын

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