Mission impossible trying to fix Mr. Millennials leaking pond

[@barrb6134]

Thuis is probably the MOST interesting dig you've ever done! Best of luck with the fix!

[@rebelranger7208]

I agree

[@alsaku33]

Yes! Loved it

[@mangrove21]

bentonite ,or flyash,my opinion is that crack needs some fine fill ,not to seal it as much as to give a foundation for your clay seal.otherwise ya just lookin at another sink hole once the water pressure builds.,this should be interesting to watch

[@ramjet7470]

My thoughts exactly. Bentonite can be a good friend if used right and it's cheap.

[@jdelbrid]

Flyash? I've dealt with flyash clarifying ponds and have never seen one hold water. Bentonite, Definitely agree with that.

[@mangrove21]

@@jdelbrid flyash {from coal power plants} comminly used as a filler in concrete can do a good job,,as long as its mixed in with a binder,,aka damp clay,,,not so much as water proofing,but is a filler and a base to fill those voids,,then use clay or bentonite to do the sealing

[@jccorder1]

I have been watching your videos a couple of weeks, Mostly out of order though. Just found this one, and had already watched y'all working in this area. I noticed you said you would have investigated that ditch first. Sad the other guy wasted Matts money in building the dams for no reason. I have dreamed of getting a skid steer and a mini ex and starting a small business, but just watching you work, I have learned there is a lot more to it than just being an equipment operator. I think I will just stick to small jobs with my tractor. Enjoy the videos.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@2putts2win]

You guys keep on “cracking” those jokes. Love your positive attitudes on these job.

[@letsdig18]

everyone has told me I needed to Come help you Fix it so here I am

[@flueflame5438]

Bring some Carolina clay with you.

[@DirtPerfect]

Two bad with Was two months ago 🤷‍♂️

[@flueflame5438]

@@DirtPerfect You're slacking on these videos.

[@janespal2729]

Help them, Chris!!!

[@janespal2729]

This could be beginning of a great video!!!!! The two best diggers ever!!

[@markr.1547]

I have a problem with my pond on the 40 acres I recently purchased for bow hunting. Previous owner stated there was beautiful brook trout in it and was 14 feet deep at one time. I have natural Springs on my property that is the head waters for a well known river in Wisconsin. There is a culvert at the ingress of the creek and a culvert at the egress at the end of the pond about 100 yards away. The problem is a muskrat den that has collapsed the dam near the egress and the water drains from there instead of the culvert leaving the egress culvert high and dry two or three feet. The muskrats are no longer a problem but too little too late on m6 part. I have a video of when I first purchased the property of around 150 Wood ducks on it and a Wood Duck house that was used every year I’m thinking more than once. Enjoyed watching them from the cabin window along with other wildlife, Turkeys, Hurons, etc. What would you recommend? I have a dirt shovel!😃lol!

[@robinredman5192]

DP, reading the comments and your responses was almost as entertaining (priceless) as the video itself. And I will do as you said over and over again. I will stay tuned for your solution as I am sure it will be an aha moment. Thanks for all the hours of viewing pleasure 😊John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@DirtPerfect]

lol thanks buddy

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

That reminds me of an old farm pond on our farm that has the same issue. It’s on the Mt Carmel fault line and it’s a shear change from limestone to sandstone Only way we got it to hold was to bowl it with clay, but it takes a lot of it and that looks like something you don’t have enough of unfortunately

[@Rorschach1024]

Here in the Houston area, there is no bedrock. EVERYTHING is loose fill. So every floodwater retention pond (and we have thousands because it is flat and barely above sea level) are lined with compacted bentonite clay, geofabric, and another layer of compacted clay.

[@YodaAz58]

What are friends for.....your one of a kind Matt!!

[@ericreinoehl9402]

That will be a gorgeous area if you can get it to hold water. Good luck anxious to see

[@scottfritz2231]

I know that it would be a added expense but what about dumping sa 1 or 2 sack sand slurry down the Crack to fill it in and hopefully keep it from eroding out.

[@darylmarshall476]

This was one of your top 5 videos imo.One friend helping another friend and having a good time 👍🏿👍🏿

[@joelhenderson5404]

DP I've built a lot ponds,we have lime stone bottoms here Oklahoma. You'll run in to it here on most ponds here. We core it out get the hole deep as I can. We just put drilling mud bentonite in it it'll stop. Putting clay in it does the job to.

[@home-powersystems7782]

Mike you are one special person. Is there anyone you have not helped? The world needs more people like you. May God bless.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@richardbowles7690]

(37:32) Love the way you throw around "probably need a 1,000 to 1,500 yards of good clay." That is a lotta Tonka truck loads. #getbusy #newpond

[@oldschoolhoosier]

That is one big undertaking Mike. Bottom line, if anyone can seal those cracks, it will be the DP team. Southern Indiana has a lot of caverns and limestone quarries that can make a person disappear forever. Awesome video Mike. Looking forward to seeing the next chapter of this one..🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kevingalat4720]

Being a scientist that actually reads and reviews scientific literature on this southern Indiana is a karstic region. In this case with the rock this close to the surface with different rock layers the only way to permanently seal would be to excavate deep enough to key a hydraulic cement plug to wedge into the rock and have the plug extend under the dam and cap with clay. If one just used clay without support with the rock voids the cap would fail within a few years. The dam weight has to be taken into account along with the weight of the water. Water erodes rock and can erode concrete as well. So the plug has to extend as far as the lake is long and under the dam as a foundation to prevent piping water from undermining the dam.

[@kevingalat4720]

Dams do fail and when they go the results are destructive. I have a book about floods that describes what happens when dams fail. My recommendation is to excavate the garbage out and grade to maintain the area and remove the dam. The surface water going into the ground becomes ground water and you don’t want to contaminate that.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@kevingalat4720 interesting. If I understand you correctly… a couple of cans of Fix-A-Flat aren’t gonna do it. •grin•

[@heatherlane9270]

Pretty setting with the makings of a great pond. BUT nature had other plans which has left DP scratching his head and Mr M out of spray foam. If there is a way to save the pond it will be found. The following video/s will be an interesting journey. Thanks for the ride.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Fun video with looking for where the water is going!

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

Mike we are wishing you and Matt best luck. Actually it isn't luck it's your knowledge and Your willingness to meet this challenge head on, not walk away from it.

[@garyhoe466]

In the oil patch in Wyoming we’d line the water pits with Bentonite Powder. It’s amazing how far a little goes and how well it seals. It’s mined and processed here in Wyoming so help our suffering economy out😁😁

[@davebeckner1319]

I’ve hauled loads of that out of Wyoming down to Georgia to seal ponds. Works great

[@americanpatriot2.06]

Came across Dirt Perfect's videos back in December 2021. After watching the Homestead Pond/Road rebuild series and Matt's Pond Series, I was hooked and subscribed. Went all the way back to the very first video and been watching every video. Now I've made it back to the homestead and Matt's pond videos. Won't be long and I'll be caught up to the most recent posted videos. I've learned a lot and even thought I may never to such extensive work on my own property (when I have one) or my Aunt & Uncle's property, I've managed to do some improvements for my Aunt & Uncle's property.

[@SullivansTrails]

I think you guys found the north end of the New Madrid fault! We really like your show, always helping friends!

[@aarons1162]

Wow what a beautiful spot and nightmare at the same time. Can't wait for updates on this project and hoping it all turns out good for Matt.

[@justinotten6673]

Man that rock would look great on the pond shelf at your house DP!!!

[@CMDSR]

Yep If you get it fixed it’ll look great. Good Luck

[@georgecooke2009]

Old farmer's trick, fence it off and run hogs in it. Sounds crazy but it works. I have seen it done in more than one rock bottomed tank, works on sandy bottomed tanks to. Takes about year but with the rooting, walking around and wallowing it will seal up tight. We ain't talking about potable water here, just stock water. Drinking water would take testing for safety. GW

[@oddtechman]

gah i feel so sorry for Matt... that is a beautiful location and setting for a gorgeous pond.. just horrible horrible ground to work with. Hope you manage to get him sorted between you all, Mike.

[@TJ-Travler]

This Is AMAZING!!!! One reason I watch your videos is hoping to see discoveries like this crater/caverns!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@lynnolson6236]

As to the foam I mentioned earlier I went back and looked I saw it on the show dirty Jobs in closing Old shafts in California comes in a bag and you just pour it out there's also a product used for setting post available at supply stores home Depot Lowe's don't know if it's the same stuff but similar

[@gentlemanfarmer2391]

This is one I want to see to the end, I hope you show it fixed

[@ranibagasar8114]

Would love to see how this challenge solve...makings for some educational fun videos..can’t wait for the next up date..your guys never disappoint ❤️🎉

[@virtuestreams2616]

Oh dear, this is a big task, and may be mission impossible, but I am rooting for your success. I’m curious as to how the crack will be filled, so I look forward to seeing the next episode. 🤟🏻

[@jdelbrid]

That is a beautiful spot. Hopefully it will all work out. I have some property in Harrison County that I wanted to put in a pond and build an ICF house. Problem was, the County guy came out to assess the best spot for the pond and it just wasn't were I wanted it. He said that, in his opinion, the topsoil was at least 4' deep where I wanted the pond.

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video DP

[@jw.smedinga4538]

Family Dirt perfect. I wish you a Merry Christmas too Regards, Jan Wieger. from the Netherlands, Friesland.

[@curtdrahn8522]

I live in the land of lava rock its many holes, bentonite is readily available, when that does not work we have a local company that makes pond liners. My last pond just used a pond liner as it was a lot simpler. Good luck.

[@philipforee]

One for the record books if you pull it off. Full send! Gotta see that full

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Mike and Matt you guys have your hands full , thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@stashwaxroller1740]

Here in the south west Missouri Ozarks where the ground is 90% rocks and 10% dirt , Contractors use Bentonite to seal pond bottoms. I think it comes out of north east Oklahoma? A local game ranch dug a 20 acre lake and discovered it to be over an under ground river. They sealed the bottom with Bentonite. It's pricy , and I expect Matt is not yet a millionaire though his pond site "would be " a million dollar view ! On my farm the bottom of a hand dug well fell out into a cave overnight. Take care where you park the 120 and the 850 !

[@jorrick66]

I suggested the same thing. The Branson area is one of my all time favorite local treasures. Would love to retire with a bass boat down there!

[@countrycartier]

Great video. I'm looking forward to episode 2.

[@stevetheengineer]

This is fascinating, poor old Matt.

[@bobgallahan9663]

This is going to be an awesome series. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching

[@davestuart6593]

Definitely a challenging job,and interesting!

[@kurtyoung6769]

I'm looking forward to the next few videos on this challenge.

[@svs6248]

That is going to be a beautiful pond when you get it fixed. Love the surroundings

[@johnwarren-649]

Need some bentonite mixed some clay. We've even used flyash to help seal up ponds b4

[@currentcraft8867]

This is great. I enjoy seeing you solve problems like this. Most people won't even try to solve difficult problems like this. Keep up the great work.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@joemascioni3101]

I think you need a few mixer trucks full of expanding grout to seal off a seam like that. I know you can bridge it across if you can find the right clay, Doubtful if it would be cost effective to have it trucked in.

[@laceitup1]

That would be a perfect place for a pond. I love all the rock on the edge. But what a mess😢

[@tomswindler64]

Great video,gorgeous piece of property,definitely got your work cut out for you,just carry on and do what you gotta do.👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@holyearth61]

Another enjoyable, funny and great video Mike. What a find mess Mat has gotten you into.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@CrimeVid]

Good luck ! you’re going to need really good, pottery quality clay and twice as much of it as you think !

[@jerryraiford4563]

This is a very interesting project will be looking for the next chapter 👍

[@martineastburn3679]

Hydraulic cement or liquid grout poured down a crack and around it. Grout can be bought like cement bags. THROW Color into the water and see if color comes out somewhere ! RIT dye is good.

[@richied6319]

Wow! That is sure a challenge!

[@randallday7737]

Hi DP just wanted to wish you , Mrs DP And the kids merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@pnwRC.]

WOWZERS! We're anxious for the next part(s) of this video & to see if the pond is able to be repaired!

[@mikenixon9164]

Looks like a tough one. Good video.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@grahamwilliams5041]

in the uk we use cement and fly ash to plug rock like you have there can take a while to fill it though depends how deep and how long the cracks are we mix it vairly wet and pump it in some jobs take months

[@Des-kh-41]

Thanks for hours of great viewing in 2021 while Covid 19 keeps me close to home. Hope you and your family have a Happy Holiday Season and a very healthy 2022.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching

[@brucebenson9651]

DP, just a random thought. Pump some "hydraulic cement" down there (not sprayfoam). Then cover with clay. But that sandstone could still be an issue. In the Virgin Islands we use a lot of hydraulic cement because the island is just rock. No clay or topsoil. We create ponds for rain runoff erosion control in pure rock and fill rock split viens from mechanical weathering with hydraulic cement. Just thinking as we watch 😕

[@billvandorn5332]

I was wondering about hydraulic cement myself. And then I thought maybe follow up with some item 4 and then clay. Either way it's going to be a huge undertaking

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again better watch out walking around there you step down go for a long ride be safe have a good weekend my friend

[@crkproductions5000]

A forensic pond dirt analysis. Wow.

[@eaglerider1826]

I'm hoping whatever you do works . Matt is a good man with a good heart , and so are you Sir .

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@janespal2729]

One of your better videos... Keep going!!

[@michaelsailors7794]

Boy that is mission impossible. Hope you can fix it, definitely won't be easy. I know you are the man for the job, if there is a way you'll figure it out. Great video and look forward to seeing how it progresses

[@bump6469]

It's awesome that your trying to help but I believe it would make a prettier yard from the way that crack looks lol. Enjoyed it another thing the yard would have a nice natural water feature lol. Yall are just awesome keep it up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ytSuns26]

I have a small pond in sandy loom, lined with 15-18 of compacted clay. Never a problem.

[@kirk467]

Good luck guys, thanks for sharing Mike! Beautiful piece of property Matt! 👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@williambryant5946]

If it was mine and the money to pay for it was available, I'd say dig the entire bottom of the pond out to the rock and put a 2 to 4 foot red clay cap on the entire thing to make sure there wasn't other areas in the rock that had holes and cracks the water could escape from. Take all of what you dig out the bottom of the pond and fill in the borrow pit where the clay is coming from. Very expensive to do all that though. I definitely agree with what you said that if it will hold water it will be a beautiful pond and area there. Hope it works out and Matt gets a wonderful pond there in his back yard. Great video. Stay well. -Wil 👍

[@bourbonthebiscuit]

Now that is one big crack 😲 let's hope you can fill it 😅 and 🦭 it up 👍

[@jjjustin17favs]

Looking forward to the outcome

[@johnmorgan5377]

Merry Christmas boys best wishes from us in Britain all the best for new year

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@abandonbelief]

It takes alot of time to do the proper groundwork After all the roots system are removed you can begin Sinking And compacting big rocks into the hole and throughout the entire foundation of the pool until it stops. Pumping water back up.

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos. This sure is an interesting one, hoping you didn’t just leave us with a cliff hanger ending. It’s probably a good thing that wasn’t in my backyard, I probably would of had a hard time resisting the urge to put some flammable gas in the hole with a spark ⚡️ just to see where else it comes to the surface. Sort of like the tool they have for collapsing prairie dog tunnels. I think they said it uses a propane and acetylene mix. Open up a big enough hole and he could have a cave tour attraction to complement Kleeman’s campground. Wishing you and your family the best and a Merry Christmas. 🎄

[@systemsrenegade9888]

What's to stop it in the future from developing in to a major sink hole as you don't know what is under there , it might be prudent to do some testing of the area .

[@johnnyb362]

I once had a boss who was spending $400 per month running a pump to keep his pond full (sandy soil). We backed a tractor up to the edges with a spreader on it and spread a pallet of bentanite clay straight into the water all the way around on the slope (the pond was around 1/2 acre). Within 2 months his water bill dropped to $100.

[@bencowles2105]

this is definitely a challenging project. can't wait to see it once you get it fixed.

[@localcrew]

Sometimes you just gotta say “Yeah, maybe this isn’t the perfect place for a pond.....” Had a friend years ago who had a pond built in a lousy spot just because he wanted to be able to see it from his bathroom. That hole never did fill up.

[@GeneralPurposeVehicl]

It gets worse. Limestone likes to make caves and sinkholes. May I suggest a more extensive survey to make sure no one is about find themselves 200 yards down a hole?

[@SilvaDreams]

@@GeneralPurposeVehicl Well a good contractor would have gotten a geo surveyor in there before ever starting but I guess he got what he paid for. A cheap half assed job, I mean who the hell leaves so many stumps and trash behind? At the minimum they should have brought in a bunch of clay to create base before putting some dirt back over it, though from the looks of it they'd need to use some hydraulic concrete to create a good base for the pond.

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

So this is the one I asked you about, didn't realize it was Matt's. Been waiting for it! Didn't you give us a peek of taking out the dam? That would make a beautiful parking lot for Mr. Millennial.

[@martymclamb5750]

Great work , your the man to stop it if anybody can

[@tonycole613]

DP I think Matt needs to invest in a concrete company to fill up the crack then start with your clay bottom good luck on seal in the crack

[@everestyeti]

When Matt said fill it with foam, I imagined him using a can 6 feet tall! However seeing the issue I don't think that would be quite big enough. 🤣😂🤣

[@jbkbrand]

Wow. I have no idea. If it holds it will be beautiful. In Texas we have sinkholes caused by extracting the oil and gas that leaves a void but at least we know where the “bottom bottom bottom” “ hello hello hello” is. Hope you don’t wind up shaking hands with someone from another country. I think it’s really cool that your helping him.

[@alexkelsey2004]

What’s the name of the video of you going to look at this job almost 2 yrs ago plz and thank you. I really enjoy going back and watching the back story

[@DirtPerfect]

Man good ? Has a paddle wheel boat for thumbnail was right at a year ago

[@doritleis2773]

Wath I can see in this Pond in the last five Year is not Water standing. This to say the Plant great. Here you must make a Wonder. I wish you and the Family a beautiful 4. Advent Sunday. Greeting 🇦🇹🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🎄

[@paulr5875]

Wow, that was interesting. Love the video Mike!

[@johantryggvesson83]

will be really fun to follow this project. 👍

[@chadshidler8903]

Looks like a lot of surprises hidden. Marry Christmas to you, your family and friends.

[@j-ry-daflyguy]

Like how you explain yourself

[@johnquinn3899]

Curious to see the outcome of this project !!!!

[@tedc7714]

There was a nice pond on the way to my fishing hole on white river South of Spencer. I caught bluegill out of it for bait. It went dry over night. A big hole fell in the bottom., cave under it.. I called the owner and said you won't believe this.. They dumped a lot of riprap in it with clay on top of it. Its holding water now...there are 2 small caves within a mile of it.,,

[@tedc7714]

If you ever get a chance run up to orange county to see the lost river sink. It runs under ground for 8 miles. comes up at orange. Then down thru West Baden and French lick. See the dome at West Baden. It will blow your mind. Ride steam train take kids for a weekend off. Hot springs at French lick hotel.

[@robertrousseau5264]

Mike I want to say something the other day when you were working on Lieutenant Dan with the AC now it's time to try and put the AC and the 120 and so you have AC and air conditioning in it they always played it's hot in there but you still love that machine okay this is Bob from Vero Beach Florida God bless and have a great day and happy holidays and stay safe

[@nevillekinsley5610]

What a great place for a pond

[@tedmcnair9709]

Tell Matt to go invest in Flex Seal!😂😂😂 That would make one hell of a commercial!!!!

[@larryiowatexasrooster9317]

👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! Hope it’s not a "Money Pit"👍 Need a really big can of "Flex Seal"!

[@seanpierce7673]

Wow what a sweet place nya has! If it dose hold water it well be quite a sweet spot for wedding pictures and things like that

[@dljones61]

Nice to see you helping out your friend and employee and on the plus side he's going to owe you big time. Maybe Matt can start a go fund me page for filling the pond! Hope this will be a series, call it filling Matts crack :)

[@AuctionIndiana]

Wouldn't that be Mr. Minnilenial Crack....??lol

[@Sirdickymint]

I've loved this video... Hope to see update

[@wjgoh653]

I would pull a bucket of that tailing and see what pans out. may find something worth more than the pond. Thats natural and likely similar to the veis that occur naturally from the Ohio valley down to the Tennessee valley.