Clearing the spillway for a BIG RAIN Event!

#spillway #flood #thefarmguy
The spillway had a lot of debris built up and knowing a big rain was on the way, I tried to save the pond from washing out the dam and the spillway. I think it helped but it was just too much rain at once!
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[@darinelliott3026]

You need to have POST 10 to come over and help

[@TheFarmGuy]

If he wants to come on over and us shoot a video I’m all for it! Lol

[@fender10g]

@@TheFarmGuy @POST 10

[@smallengines1018]

YES FOR SURE

[@NoOnionsUK]

POST 10 AND letsdig18 - what a trio that would be! :-)

[@annacrabtree9394]

That would be awesome

[@tardismole]

I suggest a second spillway.

[@smallengines1018]

Yes

[@dronebear]

I was thinking the same thing. Gor as large as the retention pond is, would be a good idea.

[@johnuthus]

2nd spill way but perhaps higher than that one so it can act as a back up in case the main gets clogged overnight

[@Bobal27]

I was thinking just a bridge, keep the pond (lake?) a little lower, so a few inches doesn’t have it overtopping. I’m not sure where you’re from, but around here three inches is just a solid storm. I’m thinking just cut open the spillway area, build some boxes, fill Em with cement. Just a tidy little opening, maybe 4’ by 4’, 1 foot walls, one foot road. I’m not an engineer, any engineers out there know if that’s a sound plan for a small bridge? (Edit) Oh, it has the added benefit of being less likely to clog.

[@spyroXcynder1000]

From what you have shown us, you've got 2 options here. Either: 1) Install a bigger culvert pipe to move move water within the same time frame or 2) Take it out and install it/a new one a foot or two lower, giving the dam a lower water level, leaving space for the excess water that doesn't clear quick enough Both options will help reduce the likelihood of the dam overflowing and flooding. Hope this helps

[@callumjohnson9433]

I suggest a overflow pipe and a manual release gate. When the rain is coming you can predrain the lake

[@DocNo27]

@@callumjohnson9433 You don't even need a manual release gate - you can use a siphon to drain the pond down (not a bad idea if you know a big storm is coming)

[@callumjohnson9433]

@@DocNo27 siphon would work but they have limitations. If say you put in a release gate with a max exit of 12x12 inches. You could just set it too 12x1 inch or anywhere in between. You would have full control in most situations. Depending on the lake size you can taylor the gate to suit the size

[@spyroXcynder1000]

@@callumjohnson9433 That's also a great idea. I didn't think about a manual release gate

[@spurton9556]

you’re forgetting option 3 hit up post 10

[@LTD347]

Should put in at least 2 more pipes the same size. That single pipe is far from adequate

[@michelbrodeur6055]

I agree that 1 pipe is inadequate and 2 more would help. He also needs large stones or concrete pier cutoffs in his spillway to control the erosion.

[@boltactoinbarney]

Yall need let'sdig to come and build you a pond dam. That guy is a wizard with an excavator

[@RangieNZ]

If you put a 'bell mouth' on the culvert inlet, it would flow a lot better. You are loosing a pile of capacity, by having the hard corners of the pipe exposed.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Man I still just absolutely love your camera/drone work. That was just beautiful of all the water flowing. You have such s good eye for that.

[@tade2187]

Great video..you popped up and I thought I know him, it's been a while..you are a hard working young man, know your family are proud.

[@TheFarmGuy]

Tade21 it has been a while and I don’t like that! Plan on making that different now. Thank you

[@Mongchong_123]

Great editing and amazing footage! A second spillway or a larger one to replace the one you have now maybe a good solution!!

[@Boxfan2008]

Looking at that culvert, I think that you could fare to lower it down a good two foot, so your dam would stand a chance of not being overtopped. All that water is scary stuff

[@jrsweennutzz4690]

Great to see farmers still going strong

[@danhutson3460]

I enjoy looking at farms. My mother's family were all farmers & I always enjoyed when we visited. Now all have passed away & my Mother is the only one still living & she is 96. She does not have a farm, but my sister lives with her & she raises laying hens. She does not sell the eggs, but gives them to friends & family. She says she just enjoys watching them & gathering the eggs.

[@randybutler4772]

Good flow. Looks as though you might need a second overflow. Thank you for sharing.🐂🐄🐂

[@austinmiller3497]

You might need a second spillway when the level in your pond gets pretty high do what is best for you there is definitely a lot of damaged by the flood water to your driveway by the pond

[@Vardraq]

You should put a few boulders up in front of the culvert, so such huge branches don't clog it up and make it easier to remove them. ideally also put another culvert in. that one is to too small if you get such rainfall often in that area.

[@jibblesq]

Should've got post 10 out there to help you out.

[@vashman01]

I clicked on this thinking it was Post 10.

[@spparodi]

@@vashman01 I clicked because Post 10 got me addicted to watching stuff like this 😂👍🏻

[@denisecosta3275]

love your videos and camera quality.Thank you so much

[@ChakatNightspark]

Looks like your Culvert is actually Undersized for the amount of water trying to go thur. It wouldnt hurt putting maybe a couple smaller Culvert pipes in to help with overflow problems during heavy rain.

[@dwightharber4873]

I'm finding the videos I missed. I still don't understand why I wasn't being notified by KZbin. Anyway another good one Farm Guy

[@Reviloj]

Lots of water like that is scary. Lots of great "easier said than done" suggestions. Stay safe.

[@austinmiller3497]

Awesome job cleaning that Culvert out Post 10 can really help you out too he's an expert at cleaning culverts I would love to do something like this sometime

[@ryanmcewen415]

Gotta get Post 10 out. That boy and his rake is all you need!

[@blackjack8217]

You need to make a over flow area. A area that is lower than the rest of the damn except the drain tube and is planted with grass to allow water to gently flow over the top in a prescribed area and flow across grass into the woods and then meet the creek as you want.

[@user-me9kz3jp9t]

Спасибо большое! Видео очень понравилось. Красавчик!!!

[@vossejongk]

must have been beavers. all that mud didnt get there on itsself. Also time to install a 2nd pipe lol

[@MrDdunn11965]

Definitely agree with your assessment. 2nd pipe or a much larger single pipe would relieve the pressure on the dam

[@andymacdonald30]

2 nd or even a third pipe that run off needs stopping

[@zacksgaragedoorserviceandr1208]

Looking at all the damage there is two ways to fix this you can add a second culvert pipe and the pipes should be lower in the ground and then on the other side where all the erosion is because I can see at the end of the culvert pipe it has even broken off all of that needs to be filled back in and I believe they use a commercial liner and then rip rap rocks you install at the end and normally in the beginning it really helps with erosion control

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

That culvert pipe needs to be 3 times that size to accommodate all of that water. To avoid erosion, it would need some large boulders underneath.

[@joegomez5807]

I agree. Drain the pond/lake with a siphon and put a second spillway in- maybe a 36 inch steel pipe.

[@JeremyGoodwin]

I enjoyed that video.

[@ChakatNightspark]

You should really add in another Culvert or 2. even if smaller size. it would help alot. Also could drain the water down abit. Also, lowering a section down by the spill way by half a foot, then perhaps laying down a concrete pad over it thens 3 or 4 inchs thick. so you really have like a 2 inch lowered spot over all. might help keep contained and going else where dont want it to go to.

[@LongHaulTrucker4Life]

have added a grate to the opening of the spillway? that'd prevent most debris from ending up in the pipe, make it easier to clear

[@michaelofsc4143]

Most people I know have an overflow pipe with a trash guard and then have a spillway as a backup so as not to lose the dam, when there is massive amount of rain.

[@theodeslewis5261]

Nice video & background music...

[@austinmiller3497]

Wow that water is rushing pretty quick and fast out of your pond into and out of the pipe and into your culvert at least your pond is pretty strong but I'm seeing a lot of washouts around your pond hopefully you can get that fixed soon a lot of rain and flash flooding can do this and I'm hoping no fish got washed down there in the culvert

[@danielmcniel2678]

You need to go in there and put a 6-foot pipe in there and it will take care of all that issue I have done it on many of properties that have Pawn going off the spillways and it actually works and it's a lot easier to maintain than you actually think

[@mergrew0110]

Water always wins!

[@junardivanjogja]

Nice job bro 👍🏼😍

[@kayannefojtasek4198]

Lord have Mercy on you pond and dam.im so sorry sweetie

[@olix1959]

Loved your video, with you using rubber boots, was amazing, looks HOT on you! Nice job!

[@evileyemcgaming]

Can I make a suggestion use a power washer it spread the dirt out and the roots well be easier to take out

[@judyrudy1151]

Much respect!

[@zacharyshowers8506]

Really need a second spillway and dredging

[@Badminton-Hobart]

Hey mate, I really enjoyed your video. Nice video And drone work. Try to add one more pipe in same size. Then there will not be any overflow. One pipe is not enough to take all rain water I think. Just a suggestion. Keep it up.

[@bobbypearson6258]

Can’t believe it rains and snows in the Big T Ha Ha Buster was trying to stop it but his lages

[@kaifriedrich1763]

You did a good job👍

[@TheFarmGuy]

Kai Friedrich thanks!

[@doughboy1966]

Going to have to double or triple those pipes.

[@jewmingdong6285]

Good job

[@jimdomoradzki483]

Add another pond drain and use a 6 inch siphon days before a rain event.

[@EasyModeFishing]

You need a bigger spillway at least 50% bigger and you need rocks on the backside of it or it’s going to wash your dam out completely.

[@OudomOfficial]

Post 10 will proud of you 👍

[@chrish6916]

1 pipe is ok, but I'd put 2 more in, maybe not in the same place because of the nearby tree's. A mountain of work though. Good luck.

[@AhmadAli-ex8hm]

Hey man I recommend to add another culvert pipe

[@dieselgaming9609]

you need maybe 2 more culverts or make the one bigger

[@brianschultz]

This dude needs post 10’s rake.

[@xgamer34_94]

I suggest you add one a bigger pipe or 4-5 smaller pipes

[@mavisspearhead1742]

geeze, your pond banks need to be way higher than that, by at least another 3_4 feet, the water needs to be directed right to the pipe, and higher banks will help with that.

[@kayannefojtasek4198]

Sweetie you need to put a bigger culvert in that. Pound before you loose it altogether

[@januzi2]

You'd need something like a concrete funnel. This should give the water enough power to move the debris out of the pipe. I think that the name: "wing walls" is the right one.

[@robyndiehn888]

Good job :)

[@jakemandery]

I would definitely suggest a lot bigger pipe or 2 bigger pipes even a 3rd wouldn’t hurt

[@Rulebritania25]

Yes get a new culvert and put it in lower, so it’s running all the time. Then if it rains hard it will go into the original! That’s just what I would do 😀

[@onebridge7231]

Possibly Need to add Gabbion walls downstream to slow the flow and stop the erosionLooks like a perfect opportunity to install a low flow turbine and have a side overflow channel you can generate energy and bypass once the level gets too high.

[@cello4ever85]

would it be possible to add 2 or three more culverts, or dig out the current one and double it's size? Anyhow, I enjoyed watching, glad the damage wasn't worse.

[@A.Martin]

This probably needs to be dug out and a larger or multiple pipes laid, and they need something to prevent erosion when the water leaves the pipe.

[@jeremiemoon1748]

Definitely a second spillway next to the one you have.

[@betty5064]

Thank you.

[@kevindebus4334]

i think you need a bigger culvert or a second one by side the first one

[@chrisdono7427]

Yes add a second spill way maybe even larger diameter

[@levilamont8005]

Post 10 would approve

[@tucobenedicto109]

You need Letsdig18 to install a new culvert and spillway.

[@andrewuk8363]

You need 2 pipes side by side and preferably bigger ones if you can

[@xtusvincit5230]

Next time you might lose your dam. You need a larger spillway.

[@SouthwestRefuseVehiclesIreland]

This is the type of rain ireland gets a lot of the time

[@budgiebreder]

The most dangerous thing for an earth dam is always overtopping. You need to increase the spillway capacity sooner rather than later! I hope you have done this when you read this comment.

[@jvt201]

For spillway for pond of this size you may need three pipes of same size

[@brendapurvis4803]

I thought it rained here bad in Scotland. You get it just as bad.

[@brendapurvis4803]

Ty it's pouring from the heavens here in GLASGOW. Non stop lol TC

[@Demiedren]

Time for a larger culvert

[@TheFarmGuy]

I agree!

[@WevvMang]

KZbin just recommended your video to me, so bit late, but I'll throw this on the pile. You should have done a collab with Post 10.

[@matthewwindisch9449]

Would some sort of grate in front of the opening help? Or maybe make it worse?

[@chrisc7566]

there goes the fish

[@sshhh9641]

I would think it would make more sense to take out the road and build a small bridge. That is unless you're driving large/heavy vehicles over it. Excellent video tho!

[@kimberlybeach5646]

I was thinking a low water crossing

[@angelitavelasquez405]

Mother nature.

[@darkwater72]

Is it me, or did he not dig the entrance of the pipe completely free?

[@mrfordfairmont]

put bigger pipe and put a concrete over flow at the top that is just above the top of the pipe level and build up the low points

[@dylankerns260]

Should put in 2 more

[@jonpagel8373]

Maybe add another culvert or two. That might fix the problem

[@mulderatoful]

Screw it, go gangbusters. Get post10 AND letsdig18 out there.

[@Volvo_EG]

Would it make a difference if you would have cleaned all the mess in front of the spillway (just out it away) then clean the complete pipe and therefore drain the complete lake you have there? Or is this no option for other reasons?

[@TheFarmGuy]

Wouldn't have made a difference. Too much water, and once the water started coming it cleared it out perfectly on its own.

[@Volvo_EG]

@@TheFarmGuy Ah okay, thanks for the answer.

[@willemstreutgers1154]

Remember the word "" maintainance" We live below sea level in our country, and culverts and waterways have to be cleared every year.

[@vancouver4sure]

Dam!

[@keithh5288]

What if you add two more culverts in the dam to relieve the pressure when you get a lot of rain?

[@TheFarmGuy]

Keith H oh yeah that’d be great. I’d love to fix it up with a bigger outflow and even dig the pond deeper but finding the time to get that done is pretty hard right now. That will probably get done once this one gives in and washes out so no telling how long!

[@wadebarnes6720]

Looks like you need two bigger pipes to drain it

[@alteredstate5111]

have a look at Mini hydroelectric project videos you’ve got a lot of water going through I would take advantage

[@TheFarmGuy]

Devon Savannah Cats that would be a good idea!

[@alteredstate5111]

The Farm Guy Wow thanks for replying personally, It might take you a wile Watching video after video to find a system style that would work for your situation, Here’s a few subjects I’ve been watching Ram pumps Rainwater harvesting Mini water wheels Mini hydroelectric Just a warning playing with water is addictive and fun LOL

[@TheFarmGuy]

@@alteredstate5111 I do love flowing water! I believe this spillway is going to give out soon so I’m waiting till that day then maybe I can implement something of that sort! Thank you

[@alteredstate5111]

@@TheFarmGuy your welcome

[@GMan-yv8cb]

@@TheFarmGuy NOT busting chops ! BUT, Don't wait for failure! You'll be "up the proverbial creek!" A little advanced planning will be well worth it! Time is tight, but you can take a break during the next big rain!

[@DorsetAgriLad]

i know im posting this in july 2021 but i suggest greatly you replace that culvert with 3, 5 foot culverts. this realy ups the chance of the dam holding ad not overflowing.

[@ni_wink84]

You need a concrete riser with a trash rack, KZbin let’sdig18

[@musicteacherbuilder]

Bigger culvert. Let’s flood pass easily and is easier to climb into if needed.

[@atlasdaddy]

Maybe another spillway is in order?

[@akilamibsah5267]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@thomasleedunkley4792]

im 800th like :) and i sub. i just been watching post 10

[@ugniusjaneliunas6312]

you should build a bridge