I've Never Thought It's so Powerful!

[@Kenislovas]

Merchandise - www.kenislovas.com. Thank You!

[@charlescouncill]

Wow! The beavers are building modular dams offsite and floating them into position. Brilliant!

[@richardr7434]

Great comment, made me laugh !

[@Knape-vz5ml]

You have to love the beaver.

[@Knape-vz5ml]

It is a round bail of hey

[@swampthing20]

😄

[@jamielee9350]

@@Knape-vz5ml HAY

[@DanCary-fu9vl]

When I was a small child it was fun to flood my grandmother's garden and make dams and rivers, bust the dams and watch the erosion. It didn't make her happy but I learned a lot. I grew up and I spent 30 years as a wetland scientist and have seen the valuable habitat created by beavers. Their dams raise the groundwater table, create valuable wetland and fish habitat and actually decrease erosion and catastrophic flooding downstream and help a stream to flow later into the year. There are many farmers in the USA that have seen the benefits of beavers and make artificial beaver dams and translocate beaver families to improve their land. Every small valley in the hills and mountains with a flat valley floor was formed by beavers over thousands of years. We have beavers to thank. This dam didn't seem to be effecting the farmer at all. In a small sloping valley surrounded by riparian vegetation and the pond well away from the cropland. It is fun to see the water power but it served no purpose to break the dam. The beavers will just build more. I thought it was great to see the hay bale plug float into place. Go beavers! Be careful. It isn't worth your life.

[@Kenislovas]

It's drainage channel. In the ground there are pipes which draining water to this channel. It's farmers land and they are getting losses.

[@charlescouncill]

@@DanCary-fu9vl what a load of malarkey from someone that doesn’t have his land or income negatively effected by beavers. These canals are to drain excess water from farmland to keep beavers from ruining the land. Thirty years as a wetland scientist? I’m not impressed, and wonder if your employer was/is the US Govt aka the Taxpayers?

[@anthonykeller5120]

The Canadian Forest Service has a solution for this instead of breaking the dam permanently. The stick a large (six inch of better) pipe at a preferred level in the dam after it drains. On the upstream side put an elbow pointing down covered with a large steel mesh. On the downstream side put an elbow pointing up with a plug in it. When the dam starts to get too full, unscrew the plug on the downstream side until you get the water to where you want it, and then screw the plug back in place.

[@theotherside8258]

@@Kenislovas Are the farmers paying you to do this then? but in some countries the farmers get grants for habitats and raising water tables etc

[@tul1623]

Well, as a Dutchman and the Netherlands being well known for its rivers and the sea, I can tell you: Never underestimate the power of water. We are tought that from childhood.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

people forget that one litre of water weighs 1 kg, so 100 liters weight ten times more, and for each rising meter it gets heavier and more pressure,

[@NRZ-3Pi10]

@@Palmstreet-u7x 100l weigh 100kg, right? Just for the sake of German 😅 & physical preciseness 😉

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

@@NRZ-3Pi10 lol, yes, it was a blond moment, hit a blank, yes 100 is 100, for US citizens I am too lazy to work it out in gallons, lol, 1 gallon is 2.22 litres,

[@NRZ-3Pi10]

@@Palmstreet-u7x 😂Happens sometimes 😂 But also served as a heads-up myself since I was just replying to a comment "millions of litres per second" further down below and estimated the speed observed here.

[@Palmstreet-u7x]

@@NRZ-3Pi10 i understand, fascinating observation in any case, I sit and wonder myself about such things upon watching these kinds of videos, , as I am a qualified boilermaker/ sheet metal/plater who for 40 years worked in the South African gold mines and so came in contact daily with all this theory of capacity, litres measurements, and I have a very big enquiring mind, always want to now more,lol,

[@debramarciniak7959]

I saw the bale of hay sitting in the water in the opening shots. Those bales are extremely heavy!

[@lindaleal809]

And water-logged!

[@shelleylemieux6043]

In America those round bales can weigh 400 to 1700 lb that one looks like a small bale so probably 400lb to 600lb.

[@wendywatkins628]

Yes they are very very heavy.

[@jayh1947]

Wow. Glad you got out of the way of that big wave. Thank You..............Jay

[@HylanderSB]

A freshly collapsed dam goes well with morning coffee! Cheers!

[@petersp63]

Another Great Video! For a second I thought the Hay Bale was going to block the exit! but I now have visions of the beavers using it to build the next Dam!

[@TheMrDarius]

The aerial views of Lithuania are absolutely beautiful. It tells me Lithuania is a beautiful country to visit

[@lindaleal809]

Yes. Imagine taking a bicycle tour of the small villages, beautiful forests, European architecture...even the temperature is moderate for comfort.

[@Kenislovas]

Yes! Beautiful country it is❤️

[@TheMrDarius]

@@lindaleal809all the better reason to visit and do that very thing right there! 😃

[@Xchef68]

The hay bale was moving! Some serious current ripping through there. ❤

[@suzannaplinke7784]

I don’t know why but I enjoy watching your videos. Beavers are incredible builders. Amazing to see such solid construction.

[@Tocqueville2023]

Intros to your videos are excellent! Great job!

[@richardphelan8414]

That is a huge amount of water ,being held back ,your opening was the best yet the Music ad Photographic work was awesome ,your getting quite creative ,keep up the good work

[@Kenislovas]

You are welcome!

[@kathielder6278]

Holy cow a one ton hay bale free floating! Amazing!

[@mokimmy6457]

I love watching the collapse and I’m always thankful that you put safety first! That much water would make quick work of anyone caught in its path. It’s a great day when everyone goes home safe and sound. 😊

[@Knape-vz5ml]

Don't veafraid of the beaver

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

What? Got him wet and rolled him about 20-30 yards down the creek? Probably no more than that …

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

Oh man … those huge logs at that velocity would cut him in half … or the force of that much water would have shoved him to the bottom and pinned him down or entangled him in the debris and drowned him within seconds… I mean, what if he was trying to jump back out of the way and tripped or lost his footing and gone down? Was there anyone there to help? What if there were offended beavers nearby lying in wait for just such a moment of vulnerability wherein he could be ambushed? I’m sure they know that by law, he cannot possibly be armed, and are fully prepared to exploit that additional vulnerability as well. His eco-prosecution of un-permited wetlands drainage-system modification by untrained vermin would come to an end. It would be Whale Wars all over again…Beaver Wars …

[@MobileICTHengelo]

@@Knape-vz5ml needs more cowbell

[@jasonallen1532]

That was a HUGE chuck of mud that came loose on the rollover, no need for the shovel. Powerful release.

[@khunter7880]

Wow! That was a powerful one. Well done!

[@rockerforlife194]

All I can say is, "WOW!" I believe this is the most water you have ever released. Ever! And, what an awesome collapse! This was an experience just watching. Thank you so much for this! Glad you are safe Brother. Stay safe out there and keep up the great work!!! PS: It may be a while before you find another dam with more water behind it and one that is so powerful. Kudos, Bro. 👌👌👍👍

[@Kenislovas]

Thanks!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

@rockerforlife194 You should check out the one from a month ago called "The art of dam removal." It's the same location, but the collapse is even bigger if you can believe that.

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWLYoYl8idWoac0si=6BsSPL3PPbZknMlK. Same location and an even bigger collapse if you can believe that.

[@PariahQuail]

@@KenislovasI was crying for that round bale of ruined hay. You have no idea how much one of those costs in the US

[@rupand1853]

Dam rolling - a new discipline for the olympics.

[@emilyshaffer2299]

That was an amazing and scary dam busting. The power of that water to move that huge bale of hay like that is mind-blowing!!!

[@charlespeyersen1955]

I remember a video about 2 years ago where you had a bale of hay and you tried to move it but it wouldn't budge and yet this one floated directly into this dam opening!!! Amazing!!!!!

[@Kenislovas]

Yeah! I remember it too! ;) Thanks!

[@charlespeyersen1955]

@@Kenislovas thank you for getting back to me!!! I watch all your videos and the videos mean a lot to me because I worked hard to provide for my wife just as you do for Roberta and your wife!!!

[@RonLauzon]

Thanks!

[@Kenislovas]

Thank you very much Ron!

[@patrickflannery198]

I thank you for the beginning drone footage. Flying closer to the backed up water, to the dam, and then to where the water is going helps alot. Detroit thanks you again.

[@Kenislovas]

Thanks Patrick!

[@patrickflannery198]

@Kenislovas I saw your wife, you, and daughter at her first day of school, and it touched my heart! You appear to be a great dad and husband. Keep working hard and wish your family the best. You're one of those people who seem to be genuine. That is rare and exceptional.

[@acdallas6356]

HEY! That's a lot of hay! And you must have raised the sea level where the river comes out. Really good one!!! 😺

[@darrinpennington]

You have a beautiful office! 😊👍The drone footage set the scene. Love it!

[@mumziam]

Good job.. I liked that you took the time and trouble to set up a different view as well enjoyed seeing the tipping point from another perspective... be careful out there though please!

[@fldon2306]

Excellent! Drone really gives a sense of scale, how big the ponding is!

[@essiefowler9775]

Powerful steady powering down , you wouldn’t be able to jump over that deluge Ken , amazing ❤

[@Mybeardog]

Nice one 👍 thanks.

[@Blougheed]

the dislike was from the beaver that built that

[@donniblanco5239]

The Beavers “Plan B” Nearly Worked 🤣

[@lavina58]

Nice job, thanks for video 👍👌🙂🍀💪🙏

[@suzieaustin.5905]

Missed you all thankyou for the video.please be careful 🙏🙏💕💕

[@gregfridholm2136]

Nice. Very Nice! Love seeing the bubbles on water surface prior to collapse.

[@stanstenson8168]

I'm looking for bubbles now, also.

[@kenmuggli4613]

Excellent video of a BIG DAM collapse.

[@mrpopps6322]

That was massive. Thank you for sharing

[@christophermiller867]

Wow, that was a pretty huge collapse! And again, I really like the new music your using, sounds almost like 70s space jazz from the golden age of the synthesizer.

[@Kenislovas]

Thanks!

[@bobseldestagain]

Your music choices are always wonderful!

[@45beetle]

Wow a fifteen hundred pound roll of hay floating that is a lot of water pressure that was awesome

[@catherinelasalle3487]

Ha ha ha! I was just saying “Holy Cow” when you panned over to your face!😮

[@MageVids1]

Wow - that was fantastic. Good work.

[@patspc6688]

When you stood in front of the dam and it was up to your shoulders, it looked very frightening, knowing all that water behind it !! Also a while ago somebody said about air bubbles the other side of the dam before it collapses, so i try to see, and this time sure enough just before the collapse, there were lots of air bubbbles. Anyway it was a lot of water !! Only seventeen degrees and cloudy in this part of uk, brrrrrrr. 😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@RonthonSi]

That was awesome, take care.

[@Karen-nc3gq]

Just a minute. That was a beaver's home!

[@justjonoutdoors]

No - beavers don’t live in their dams.

[@mikeperreault8939]

Good one. Flowing like a river. It was very high also. Good job filming

[@jasonallen1532]

Absolutely spectacular, powerful and dangerous. Love it!

[@sandramatthews2878]

Think this is the best one I’ve seen you do 😊😊

[@samlbrown6665]

My favorite kind of video. I could watch that all day, very soothing. Thanks old bud !!!

[@dannywillman373]

Love your opening and the music is amazing.

[@dpynepatriot3138]

Good job 👏👏

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY of Montana. The wind in the trees tells a great back up story for you.

[@priestley749]

Amazing!!!

[@anthonywilson4873]

That’s how the English Channel got cut out when an ice dam collapsed. Must have been catastrophic.

[@theplotthickensallotment837]

One of the best! Roll over!

[@lloydbellis7360]

That was cool Thank you 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@kayannefojtasek4198]

Holy crap ! That is one very strong current

[@andreafennell7570]

Wow great collapse with extras x

[@FranklinCogburn-zv1ft]

Nice, great work

[@frostyfreeze2302]

Another awesome collapse Mantas.

[@haraldclark6206]

Excellent video!

[@user-oy1ek7ln4s]

😊my haritage is from Lithuania so thank you for the footage from that country ❤

[@Thesilverequestrian]

That is crazy! I don’t know how much they weigh in Lithuania but I know that round bales of hay way about 900 pounds or about 408 kg here in Indiana USA! So that’s definitely some major hydraulic power going on. 😮

[@Kenislovas]

Yes, similar weight. ;)

[@richarddundas5573]

I really enjoy watching your videos especially when the dam collapses.

[@CSMMaster]

Never think that what you are doing is boring. It might be fun to “see a day in the life of Mantas”. Breakfast, prep, the drive (with commentary, of course), then maybe some sequence of the “boring” removals collapsing, saving the best as a full sequence with brush removal, raking, and under cutting.

[@theclabednar7750]

So cool!

[@P_E_P_1966]

GJ - helping Nature !

[@eugenedanker2377]

Great opening segment

[@blakecorkill2137]

we have whole wheat marshmallows in Canada too! LOL. Great collapse and a bonus floatie!

[@robertsandidge441]

Beavers are so ingenious wow crazy critters.

[@freelanceminddrift]

My Dad lived his whole life thinking he was Irish. We found out through DNA that we are not Irish. We are from Lithuania. But because they changed their last name when they came to Canada, we have hit a dead end in finding our Lithuanian Ancestors. I see that Lithuania is a beautiful country and someday we will come there and maybe meet some long lost family. 🙂🙂

[@markalan3108]

wow 0 the flow was strong enough to life a several hundred pound bail of jay and floated it. outstanding job my man!

[@tomlernerjr5083]

I really like the music you pick!

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY of Montana. You have your hands full now.

[@JuanitaHundley]

WOW😳that dam must have released thousands of gallons of water!! The dam coming down was quite effective! In fact it was awesome! 👍

[@JuanitaHundley]

Was that a massive rock floating????

[@Kenislovas]

It was hay bale✌️

[@billflynn6903]

Very nice work on the video Opening!!! And the rest!

[@TheBeduin55]

Best collaps ever!11

[@joekidd2582]

Gee Walt you were mighty rough on the beaver last night. massive water flow on this one!!!

[@petecollins4925]

That was great! The way that the water pressure gradually weakened the dam and then that massive rush of released water following was amazing. The wind wasn't too bad in the audio even listening through headphones. Loved the bale of hay which was trying to escape.

[@jacquesb8927]

Nice! Can't wait for the next removal there to see how you handle the bale of straw.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very good Video Excellent

[@kenrussell1093]

What is the reason to remove the dam? The land in the background isn't exactly prime real estate, so why not let it remain. There was still adequate waterflow downstream, so it wasn't denying anyone of resources The diversity of life that is supported by the beaver pond is huge, and with the sudden removal of their way of life, the impact will be great. I am not saying it was wrong, I just don't understand the reasoning behind removing it.

[@kayannefojtasek4198]

It's because it is a reclamation ditch, it keeps the fields from flooding causing damage to crops and restricting the ditch flow. It is necessary !

[@TheVillageIdiotUk]

There’s a great deal of potential energy released when the dam collapses. Lovely work 😊

[@larryl43]

watching the initial collapse of the dam I said to myself " okay you can go home. that was awesome.

[@patriciaturnham453]

That was very cool.

[@domenechja1428]

Saludos desde España

[@Kenislovas]

Saludos!

[@jamestboehm6450]

Wow Mantas, almost 90k. I remember when it was 90. You've become quite popular. I do believe it's your work ethic. Congrats on your success buddy, keep up the great work.

[@Kenislovas]

Ohh.. you are here for so long ❤️ thanks for being with me 🙏

[@jamestboehm6450]

@@Kenislovas I like the way you work. You do your work in a very different way than anyone else. A big plus is you're a likeable kid. Yes I'm old and there aren't to many like you. You keep doing Mantas and it will be just fine.

[@Bigman.Struggles]

That bale was like, "Hay, what's going on here?" 😂

[@Kenislovas]

😀

[@bonnie-k3m]

Lol

[@jormatakala8321]

The thing that is most amazing is the quantity of water, literally millions of gallons- trillions of liters! ❤

[@HEYMLO]

That’s some swift water. Your camera placement is very good

[@davidbingham7404]

Mantas awesome video. I thought the bale of hay was going to block the hole you had made in the beaver dam. The beavers will use it to rebuild their dam. Lots of water to say the least, keep up the great work. David B.,Utah, USA. 👍👍🤩🤩🥰🥰❤❤❤.

[@motherofnecessity9141]

Amazing amount of water!! Watching the bale on the move made me smile. Such fun to watch. Great job.

[@ragdoll9786]

Wow,wow,wow! Can't wait till I see the hay bail go over.🥰

[@larrybethune3909]

That's one big ass dam you got there boy!

[@ABC-o5n]

Oh yeah.. that flow!

[@davidsmith3623]

This one was major!! Great work bro!!!

[@carl5652]

The beavers must have been pushing that hay bail, trying to block the dam back up 😂😂

[@tradewind67]

Water is literally the most powerful thing on our planet. Please, be safe, if only so I can get more of your videos.

[@johnnyseely8473]

Awesome

[@boa1793]

That exploding dam is great to see. You have to be careful and you were! Thank you. “Are you kidding me?!” Is a great comment after all that work and the bail moved into place. More work!

[@LordDustinDeWynd]

Cool music!

[@dougs6460]

I really like the drone flight before the collapse; it lets us imagine what is coming in the very near future! You are doing great work by releasing all that water. Perhaps now the farmer can rescue the bale before it clogs the channel downstream.