Behind The Scenes Estimating A Big Pond Job

[@JBAgrivideos]

This is exactly what i wanted to see . Often wondered how you set up for projects like this . Thanks for sharing this with us . To me its trees and land . To u Chris its a masterpiece ready to be relieved

[@jimgraham4700]

Me too J B!

[@JBAgrivideos]

@@jimgraham4700 Im from Ireland so i dont fully understand making ponds and the work involved. Its a credit to Chris and his team for showing us what they go threw everyday

[@shan442us]

I agree!. Sure would like to see more of this with each of his videos. My enjoyment of these videos is trying to figure out and follow what/how he is attempting to do the job and why. While sometimes it is very obvious, other times I wish he would consider showing a simple sketch/drawing. By the end of the project it is always clear. I also appreciate him explaining the logic/calculations, the state regulations/codes (25ft rule) and the "better" way to finish the job.

[@erikcourtney1834]

I really wish him and some of the other KZbinrs gave ballpark price figures. I kinda under why they don’t, but it would be good information to most viewers. To know what something like this would cost them if there looking to have similar work done. Also could help small or new business learn how to bid and estimate jobs better, or how accurate there estimating process is.

[@Rooster2628]

I really want to see this work done. Hope he gets the job.

[@kevinlecavalier3377]

This gonna be an amazing first for me at looking how you noodle the estimate. I can’t imagine what the Beally Good job was. Thanks for lifting the curtain to greatness!!

[@JCrook1028]

There's footage of them walking the Bealy woods laying out the initial pond.

[@jbonegw]

This is a huge aspect of your channel we fans have been wanting to know.

[@chosen1one930]

I agree, I know this may take longer when bidding a job but it's very interesting

[@eileenmori8560]

Hope the customer/client accepts your bid. This will be an interesting fix.

[@gardenman3]

If he does not his only choice is to drain the pond.

[@stanleymartin1613]

My goodness 😳 another big project to look forward to. This looks like a great opportunity for some awesome content. Let's hope the owner is willing to let you take on this project. Cool to see the how to process. 😎

[@marcryvon]

The owner learned like us all. Not complicated says Chris, for him that is ! 😳 A lot of trees to get down, a lot of dirt to move around, looong pipes. I don't think the owner has any other choice. Not a DIY job for sure !

[@SmallKittyPaw]

@@marcryvon owner maybe don't have choice. But we don't know what his wallet will say. This will be VERY expensive project.

[@n7565j]

We've got 2 36" tiles under our drive for a small creek which only overflowed once in 34 years... But last year it overflowed twice!!! And you're right!!! Its VERY impressive what water can do!!!!!!! I spent a small fortune on gravel replacement and many hours on the tractor repairing it!! Good luck on the project Mr LD18 :-)

[@TheBurnsStuff]

So wait, you have to actually think and know when, where and how when building ponds? You don't just sit in machines all day? Who-da thunk. That's for all the "all you do is sit in a machine all day" people. This is going to be an interesting project to see come together. Thanks for bringing us along for the things most don't get to see.

[@greggb1416]

Well, hell yeah that’s what I always thought as well… hahaha…! “Not”…

[@andrewjameson5918]

Design is key to anything before you start work on doing anything. I know I am designer but not of ponds.

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Client-“I need you to fix my dam” Chris- “ Can I have a burn pile?” Client-“ absolutely!” Chris- “ When can I start ? How bout now?”

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇸🇵🇪🇵🇷😎 I just love your channel, These behind the scenes is the reason I keep watching... I have never driven A excavator or a bulldozer,backhoes or offroad truck.. Now I have more of an appreciation appreciation for the people that do work on them!!♨️💗🚜

[@davecoombs6060]

This is going to be an awesome project, can't wait to see first day on it & completion, & thanks for the estimate tour, you got a good one on your hand's.👊💪

[@johnshoureas1629]

All the years that Chris has been doing videos, he still doesn't own a microphone.

[@benm8605]

This is a great video Chris, appreciate you bringing us along for such a detailed walk-through. The tours of the sites before you work are always some of my favorite parts, great to see your vision for the job with you and see the zone first hand. Plus something about these old overgrown ponds-- reminds me of spots I loved riding my bike around and exploring as a 12 year old 👍

[@travisdavis3974]

Go get a shovel job with an excavation company, get off your butt son

[@lt1nut]

Chris -- I imagine that the various stats KZbin shares with you bare this out, and that you are well aware of it/them, but I thought I'd reinforce what "Ben M" stated above -- "The tours of the sites before you work are always some of my favorite parts, great to see your vision for the job with you and see the zone first hand." -- is one of the two main reasons for the growth and success of your almost 600,000 subscriber-strong KZbin venture. You've asked what "we" want to see here..... 😉 @letsdig18

[@rmc119]

Thank you for walking us through this project overview! Very interesting to see and it was almost like walking right beside you (except cooler and no bugs). So thanks to your buddy too!

[@daveydod]

I'm really glad to see this video. I just bought 200 acres and I have a 1/3 of an acre pond but I want a 5 acre. I always appreciate your videos.

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

5 surface acres is not really that big of a pond.

[@travisdavis3974]

@@nattydreadlocks1973 five acres is pretty big. Most entire house lots are an acre or less. Lol Mow an acre with a push mower you'll change your mind. You don't work outside do you??

[@ArnieD17]

@@nattydreadlocks1973 Did you watch the Bealy Good pond build? Videos currently playing on Kris's channel and the Bealy Good channel. That pond will end up at about 5 acres.

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

@@travisdavis3974 Bricklayer. I push mow 3/4 acre lot. Water is measured in surface acre. It's not the same as land arereage. During summer when the water level goes down, your pond becomes considerably smaller. A small pond is twice as difficult to manage then a larger one due to water quality changes.

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

@@ArnieD17 It looks like its going to be a monster. Is it a surface water pond? If so, in the summer months it will shrink in size due to evaporation and the water quality will become more difficult to control. Factor in Canadan geese love shallow water and are prone to not migrate, a 5 surface acre pond might not be enough. I always advocate for 10 surface acres or more.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

I hope you get the job. Thank you for the tutorial on how to figure out height of the dam.

[@DEmersonJMFM]

This is a project I'd definitely be looking forward to, though it's likely to be many months unless it becomes a priority job. Even small elevation drops for water can generate a good size hole.

[@mslorry3420]

WOW, this will be a huge undertaking if you get the job. Really no way to do it in phases once you start you will need to follow it through. Will be beautiful when it is finished. Good luck!

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Well, that's crazy but the pond doctor is ready for surgery to fix that major problem. Thanks for sharing, Chris.

[@GARDENER42]

Trees on dams is always a very bad thing for exactly the reasons you state. Cost my fishing club here in the £30,000 ignoring that when we had 70mph winds & 6" of rain in 24 hours. ETA Thoroughly interesting informative & entertaining video. Ta much.

[@antonioherrera6154]

I’m a surveyor in NC and love these videos. Keep it up

[@danl.909]

Damn, I hope you get this job, Chris. This will be fascinating to watch. Thanks for showing part of the estimating.

[@Dontworryboutit315]

Awesome seeing the hydro guy again, he’s a good character to have around

[@robertwells1650]

Thanks Chris. It looks to me like there is so much more planning to do when you are repairing a large pond dam. So many steps backwards before you can go forward. Looking forward to seeing the end result. Cheers

[@billvandorn5332]

More for repairs than regular installation especially with all the roots which are like mini highways after they rot out

[@naturalone32333]

This will be a cool project!! I hope you get it!!!

[@Todd.Roberts]

That pond and dam is a mess . You have got your work cut out for you on this one .

[@jamest2101]

It was so funny listening to you trying to be professional as you tried to convey just how messed up this "job" was and the associated problems it created.

[@JGW5303]

That washout hole is a result of people watching your channel and thinking they can do the pond work themselves

[@relentless1]

I just caught poison ivy watching you walk through the the woods!

[@larrykeenan598]

Make sure you keep your hands above your belt......

[@travisrider2219]

Love this video! If possible can you do more like this. I love understanding your whole process and seeing it from the beginning is next level with the work that you perform. Keep up with the great videos and work!

[@robertquast9684]

That is a big expensive project. Just the pipe and boxes would put it out of most peoples budget

[@PrimaryPressure]

True Pondfessional! Master in Dirtolgy!!

[@Pegasus209]

Thanks for the "behind the scenes" video, Chris. A lot of people may not realize what goes into planning and pricing a job site before the first scoop of dirt can take place. This video, though quite brief, should help.

[@raytalbot5890]

I hope you get this job, can’t wait to see these videos 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@craighockenhull3605]

Very interesting to listen to the thought process of planning the work. How do you work out pipe sizes for the overflow? Is there the ability to let water go over the top of the dam in the event of hurricanes etc. ?

[@bfcmik]

There is usually a spillway that is lower than the rest of the dam but higher than the overflow pipe. Better to expose a controlled small section to possible erosion than to have lots of separate unpredictable wash-outs

[@marcryvon]

He usually plans a spill way.

[@bfcmik]

@@marcryvon On this one he says early on that the large overflow pipe was put in where the spillway is, so I assume that Chris will keep that part of the dam as the spillway after he repairs it.

[@marcryvon]

@@bfcmik Hey, we'll see, right ?

[@Jammer.1]

There lucky the dam has not been washed out & thats a lot water pressure its holding !

[@derekbrin4182]

I hope you get this project because it will be an awesome outcome for sure.

[@Ree33ee]

Is everyone just going to ignore the random croc on that tree sapling? Lol

[@cwbean3087]

Sooo,....keep your dam maintained or pay $60,000.00 plus to have someone to restore your dam. :)

[@johnlewis1443]

Hope you get this project, it will make great videos.

[@markpashia7067]

Chris, will you need to over size the lower half to overcome any resistance in a maximum flow situation? I'm thinking that that the water will basically be a double ninety bend if it was one pipe which adds resistance and could cause spillage over the top of your second tower. Say you are using thirty inch pipe on the top section, then going to thirty six inch pipe on the lower half should compensate for the resistance of the bends the water will need to take. Also entering the boxes and leaving the box at hard angles would help with that but also would need oval openings instead of your usual circle cut. Just some thoughts that came to mind. The other option is to make the mid slope box MUCH bigger so that it had capacity to pool any excess to allow for any delay in flow at max full pipe coming in. Would hate to see all that work and then it fail by getting an overflow half the way down. That would still be an improvement over now, but not a final solution. One subdivision I live in had a large lake and they had a steel overflow structure that came through the dam, welded on an elbow (30 degree?) ran down the surface to the toe, welded on another elbow to flatten out and put on a twenty foot section into the basin created that then joined a creek. Being one pipe it had no place to escape the pipe, but then it also came put with full flow pressure at the bottom. Could be pretty impressive at times with a forty inch pipe flowing full. That basin at the bottom had to be repaired more than once. They ended up pouring concrete over the rip rap basin and then gluing in boulders as dispersion structure into the wet cement. Of course every time that happened the HOA hit us all with a special assessment and it was not cheap. But the concrete basin was the last I heard of issues. Seemed to have solved the problem. I think the dam was about fifty foot high though. We definitely had state inspectors out for every repair here in Missouri.

[@bitspieces3885]

Thanks Chris for the interesting pre-bid walk through. Nice change of pace, and I sure hope you win the bid so we can see the solutions you plan for fixing it. It definitely needs your professional TLC. 😎👍

[@fiskrond9212]

@letsdig18... genuine question.. have you ever not landed a contract where the client was already aware of your uploaded work, and therefore of your high standards? Was it because of pricing or because the client wanted stuff done in a way that you wouldn't put your name to?

[@GatorMike79]

Hope you get the job! Would really love to see how it turns out after you're done

[@dennisodom2157]

If the owner is smart Chris will be doing this job !!

[@mrbakerskatz]

Excellent ….very interesting and informative !

[@user-kr9mh5oi1q]

I hope you get this job, it looks like it will be fun to watch

[@usmarshall336]

I hope he tells you that your price is on point and you got the job ,if he/she complains about price! tell them good luck! I'll fix it after they get finished!

[@shirleyreynolds2090]

When u get the job plez do a part 2 of how you decide which equipment n material u will need....I bet Mr. Donnie is loving you....tks for all you time n videos

[@chrisk6474]

Everything is fixable if you have the right equipment and skill set. This is going to be a cool project !!

[@ELS1SON]

Chris this project to be done by you or not. Love to see this

[@edelm6062]

Very nice presentation of all that goes on that we never see from your jobs. Thanks. It would be nice to see your figures after you get all your estimates.

[@longlowdog]

No-one in a professional line of work is going to discuss their margins, mark up, hourly rate etc on an open platform. It becomes a race to the bottom when others think they will underbid their competitors. Jealous folk begin criticising how much others are making. There is a reason folk don't publish prices and it is the same reason folk keep their families out of vid's...too many creeps and cuckoos waiting to pounce.

[@scottpaulson1714]

I hope you get this job, That should be awesome to see get finished.

[@billeadie397]

I hope you get the job,it will be great video

[@dannyschrimsher6453]

Hoping you get this job. Can’t wait. Keep em coming

[@Nathanm7977]

this reminds me of the one you and tim did a few years ago. Dam only had a few feet left. the hole itself was so deep, the 220 could have been buried in the hole

[@markreetz1001]

Thanks for showing some of things you have to do in your business.

[@george8873]

Owner could make some money by labeling the washout "North Carolina's own Grand Canyon" and charge admission, lol.

[@BarryKelly23]

This was extremely interesting.

[@terryeason4319]

I hope it works out and that you get the project. It will be a nice project to fit in behind the Bealygood job would be nice to see each of these projects a year after completion.

[@CK-yi6pc]

I’ve been waiting for this since Chris was clearing beaver dam’s…… thanks

[@defresurrection]

The making of a mini Niagara Falls! I'm a new sub and I really appreciate the step-by-step. A lot of the channels do not take the time to show perspective... the camera doesn't lie but it doesn't tell the whole story. Thanks!

[@uncledave8857]

I hope you get this contract, looks like it will be entertaining to watch.

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks for the insight as to how to work a bid and a plan. Thanks for the ride along sir, great video.

[@ralphjelomono9068]

excellent video to explain all the details of what appears to be a fairly sizable project. That canyon is amazing

[@tjjewell4115]

Thank you Chris for bringing us along, can I suggest you get a remote Mic so we can hear you better when away from the Camera? Great Video.

[@jimrichards3916]

That's some six-pack you've got Chris. Too much sitting down on the job I guess!

[@Tiffy552]

Chris you make it seem so simple but we all know it certainly is not.

[@travisdavis3974]

It's not rocket science, but you probably make minimum wage at fast food

[@2Moza]

Hope this one goes into the Book :) lol.

[@michaelstadtler6122]

INFORMATIVE! thanks for taking us along on this 1

[@gwynja3191]

Are you doing this job? That would be great to see.

[@ELS1SON]

Agreed. I'm waiting on seeing this major project.

[@davehoffman9767]

Yes sir Chris,, the power of water!!!!!! Very interesting, great job for you the best!!

[@justindavis1546]

IBC tote cage for trash rack.

[@donnaflanagan6612]

Very cool video, so interesting to see how you go about doing a quote. That’s a really big hole to repair, & a lot of trees to remove in a tight spot. Hope the owner goes ahead with it, I would love to watch this series🍿🥤Take care Chris & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

[@oakcitypyro]

You should look into a wireless mic. just a thought.

[@spencer6764]

Awesome video Chris. Now it's time for Magic Man to do his Magic.

[@Dbergson]

Great behind the scenes vid! Thanks for doing this!

[@pennyneal2456]

I sure you get this project. Should be exciting to watch you repair it.

[@erikcourtney1834]

You could start a whole new successful channel with this type of content. It would grow extremely fast no doubt. But that’s a lot more filming and editing, your busy enough as it is I know.

[@michaelsmith7425]

One of my favourite videos so far, I love to see the progress as you move dirt, install overflows and dredge ponds. However as an engineer earlier in my career (not now) I do enjoy the planning that goes into a project before it even starts. Great to see the thought process that goes into such a repair. Quick question though, what is the reason for the proposed step down boxes? Is it to slow the water flow rate and reduce erosion at the outflow, or just a state mandated step?

[@sharonmiller6436]

The step-down boxes are concrete so should not erode appreciatively. The first two drop down then a pipe connects to the second two with a further drop in height then the outflow pipe will run on a decreasing angle to bring the water out at the level where the water is presently below the dam. Rather than have a pipe that would run the water down at a steep angle and shoot it out at considerable velocity the step-down boxes are like contained waterfalls which harness the flow and restrain the speed. Sounds like a perfect set-up for a hydro electric turbine.

[@keelawnlandscape7402]

Hell Yeah, Laser, Field Book, Engineering Problem. Thats my kind of fun right there. I'm up around Lake Gaston if you need some help down there. Been looking to take a vacation.

[@DoughnutsInspace]

That's a hole alright! hope you get the job so we can see it from quote to straw and seed.

[@michaelparkin8216]

So what diffrent piece of equipment is Chris going to own from the down payment of this job 😏..... this is a huge job for 1 guy and a truck, love a good challenge.

[@anthonycash4609]

I think all of us has been waiting for this day. And I know your a pond master but when you told how you were going to step it down on the back side of the dam it all came together for me. Would have to say I'm 60 years old and learned something new today from someone half my age. Goes to show you can always learn something as long as you are willing to listen. I also never new about the 25 foot of dam height. Thanks Chris.

[@Frederwin]

Man, this job looks like snake country for sure…..ouch !

[@billvandorn5332]

Love the step down mitigation but would add a 45° or 90° deflecting up to reduce the discharge pressures... It'd be a nice spot for a turbine generator;-)

[@saliemi1]

OMW... A major project that we shall be watching, burn piles and all. I hope you have all your batteries charged for the camera's. By when will this project start?

[@dirtfarmer7472]

That’s going to be a HI$$$ & time consuming project. It’ll take awhile, that makes it a good job. But, You’ll get tired of it, Before it’s done.

[@deconteesawyer5758]

The regulations seem reasonable. After all, what damage could a 25 foot wall of water do ?

[@Mtlmshr]

Thanks for doing this type of video, MORE PLEASE! Any videos on how & why you do what you do I would find interesting!

[@carychurchill733]

Sure hope you get this job. Its going to be an amazing video(s)

[@74stevedc]

Ever have homeowners ask what you would do then get someone else to do what you came up with for a plan and undercut you? Sometimes telling how to fix problems allows you to do free advice. I know it's hard to just give a price and not give a description but.

[@AustinSlacker]

This might be a dumb question, and I'm ok with it. I'm pretty sure the answer depends on who you ask, and where one lives, however: At what point do you stop calling it a pond, and start calling it a lake? Like, I know perspectives on the camera you use distorts what is reality.. but that's a giant looking pond,,,,

[@stevedoty5841]

WOW ..What a major project….Will be watching the progress of this., you sure explained it well.

[@andysukosd8177]

Very interesting video, I am happy you did this video. Thank you for sharing. Love watching.

[@billfenner7084]

This will be a huge project for you. I see lots of dollar signs. I see why you have the big machines.

[@kalicom2937]

This was a double thumbs up episode. At least.

[@anthoneyking6572]

Wow that's a Big Job in the making Probly by the Looks as Big as Bealy Good Job as that ones complicated to do as its time and labor intensive to do that one OH NO MORE TREES lol thanks Great Vlog

[@pjs5191]

Can’t wait to see this project take shape. It’s going to be a lot of work but it’s going to be impressive and fun for you to do and us to watch. Random question Chris, sounds like you use Topcon, I’m in the market to buy one and wondering about what brand to get and to stay away from if any. Keep in mind I’m a beginner in the dirt and won’t be using it like you daily but need something reliable. Got a friend who has a Johnson brand laser level, thoughts or comments on that brand? Thanks, always enjoy your content.

[@jackiesiebrass3321]

Wow...a big repair and design and trees going away...big job..but will be watching as always of the beautiful transformation that you do...stay safe guys...

[@actuallowroller]

Wow, I hope the owner will go ahead and decide to hire you for this incredible job. I wanna see you do it. Fantastic video.