Low Head Dam Fish Ladder & Storm Discharge Filter

[@stevemarshall3481]

I'd love to fly out to America and let Post10 take me around some of these beautiful places he shows us 🇺🇸 🇬🇧

[@kilograhams]

America looks like such a beautiful country.

[@adrianrichardson5257]

In Minnesota we have much in common with the states that Post 10 explores. But we have a advantage

[@Themusiic09]

Me too

[@kericue2065]

@@kilograhams it is a beautiful country. ❤️🇺🇲

[@ScottsInverts]

I’m with you on that 🇬🇧

[@cjzx325]

That fish ladder is brilliant. Designed like a Tesla valve.

[@Slikx666]

Thank you, I couldn't remember his name. 😃👍

[@SandrA-hr5zk]

Fish ladders have proven to be inefficient at allowing natural migration, if the fish even find the ladder. Most will just beat themselves up trying to go over the dam. That boulder flat along the dam is because low head dams like that are a death trap if someone goes over it.

[@codycummins4]

The world needs more videos of you battling it out with the beavers!

[@MooseTurder]

Beavers don't scare him! Holy Moly that's one monster Beaver!

[@lordjaashin]

post10 can slay your GFs beaver any day

[@davehughes997]

@@lordjaashin 😂😂😂😂

[@clairefunnell8481]

I have never seen a fish ladder before. That was neat Thank you Postie for showing this. Some really beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@billrobbins5874]

Nice fish ladder. Think now days if you rebuild a dam, fish ladders are required. Look like a nice place to spend the day. Thanks Post. 🌅

[@nick3718]

bro im supposed to be writing an (overdue) essay right now but i gotta watch all these videos you keep dropping

[@HyperWolf]

Same.

[@TsunauticusIV]

Stop slacking

[@nick3718]

@@TsunauticusIV too late i started playing battlefield 1 and then i watched an hour long yard care video and now its 9pm and i have not even started

[@SkyTheHusky2021]

I mean IMO post 10 is pretty darn educational

[@TsunauticusIV]

@@nick3718 😂 I feel ya man

[@gpeters6160]

Four things: 1) The "locks" you point out on the low concrete dam are technically a sluice gate. The gate or gates are removable in order to drain the pond and perform maintenance when needed. 2) The erosion under the headwall (technically a "back cut") at the outfall could have been prevented had the designer included a ~2-foot deep toe wall, and if the contractor installing the pipe took more care when installing the mastic between pipe joints. Concrete pipe joints are NOT designed to be watertight, just SOIL tight. 3) Unfortunately, municipalities and state DOTs are notorious for not maintaining storm drain water quality structures. Nothing at all unusual about what you found. 4) Fish ladders are super cool. BONUS) You could turn your passion into a career if you'd pursue a BS in Civil Engineering. Probably not the first time you've heard that.

[@timwalton57]

You take us to very beautiful and interesting places....thanks for all the work (and kayaking) you do !!!

[@justjan147]

Post10, I always learn something when I watch one of your videos. Thank you for sharing and taking us along.

[@eddiek0507]

Good Video Post 10, That Japanese Knotweed is everywhere. We have problems with it in the UK at the moment. All thanks to the Victorians bringing it over. It's growing on river banks and destroying people's properties. They have a job selling their houses with that stuff growing and it's very hard to remove it...😃👍🇬🇧

[@DaveLee83]

I'm in the process of exchanging on my property and this was asked. I'm almost 40 and can honestly say I couldn't tell you the difference between most bushes / shrubs.

[@graceangel5146]

I never knew there was such a thing as a fish ladder. I learned something new today. Thank you!

[@lesterlewis3024]

I never knew about Fish Ladders. Thank you for sharing!

[@fishinwithq3959]

Hope the city finds this video and makes some serious changes before it gets even worse.

[@iantaakalla8180]

They won’t unless not doing so would be a big PR disaster, or would somehow ruin their plans.

[@infinite8382]

THE LOCAL municipalities need to just hire you already and let you freely roam, doing your maintenance : )

[@SuperZytoon]

I am totally amazed at the fish dam! I didn’t know there was such a thing. That’s so interesting.

[@mdrew44628]

My mother asked my uncle how to get rid of knot weed. My uncle said "move". You can cut that stuff down as much as you want....as soon as you stop......up it comes again......

[@johnsmart964]

Thank you for bringing us this excellent video, it is much appreciated by the people. It looks a really nice place.

[@annahasty7191]

I had no idea a fish ladder existed. Thank you for educating me. Beautiful area too. 😎

[@vontar1]

I knew that was a fish ladder but never saw one up close. That was neat how the inside was made. They may only clean that trash filter once or twice a year.

[@WhoseGamewasitZ]

with all the stuff this guy does mainly with drains and culvert (working around water) I am surprised he hasn't gotten a sponsorship from Vessi Shoes yet..

[@strosity]

Love your enthusiasm. Keep up the good work.

[@KitKat-xn7bs]

That was a cool fish ladder. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@PfunkNH]

Post 10 is the best post this side of Ecuador

[@robertschemonia5617]

Lol, that is super random and specific. I agree fully.

[@patclarke4619]

I have never seen a fish ladder before , but I have now , I,m learning so much from these videos x

[@ki5aok]

6:00 - That fencing in front of the drainage pipe wasn't broken by the force of water and debris. That white bucket was purposely put there to hold that fencing open. Someone broke that to gain entrance, likely a homeless person.

[@lauram5195]

I would have no idea what that fish ladder was if I saw it. Great video! 🤗

[@mandydavidson6694]

Learning something new about the environment with each Post 10 video. Thanks Post 🙂

[@yvetterodriguez2550]

Wow. That's a beautiful area by the fish ladder. Makes me want to picnic there on the side, lay down and just listen to the water flowing down. And the cool thing is that this is in Maine. I don't know anything about that state. It's like the state that gets ignored cuz it's all the way up off in the corner tucked away and nothing much happens there. But through these videos I can see the history and hear you talk about these unknown places and take a nice little stroll through these beautiful scenic areas. I've been living here in California my whole life and videos like these remind me of Huell Howser and how my mom and I used to watch his programs all about California. He'd travel up and down the state interviewing people to learn about the history of these towns, the culture and its people. You remind me of him when I hear you talk about all the places you've been to and the things you've learned along the way. It's educational. That's really cool. Keep it up Postie. Be well and be safe. PEACE!

[@greenleafycabbage8715]

What a beautiful place. I wish I could live there peacefully

[@davidsnider1703]

I couldn't ficus on what you were looking at like a big fish. Love the fish ladder

[@linato1855]

Another great vid Post! I rewound a couple of times to see what caught your attention next to the fish ladder but, no luck….

[@kimberlywagner1638]

Never cease to amaze us. Thank you on the fish ladder

[@hellofromUSA062]

I just knew Post was gonna say..oh no look at all those rocks...time to get busy..lol

[@mus1cgaming114]

His videos always make my day! Keep the good work up!

[@deb-deb17]

knotweed post10's newest nemesis

[@preciadoalex123]

Aw yeah watching every single one, what a great weekend!

[@lynnej7219]

Very interesting to see the fish dam. We have Japanese knotweed in the UK. It is a nightmare, as it is now spreading in areas of dense housing. Thank you for posting, I enjoy the wide variety of your videos.

[@davidnm21]

Nice fish ladder. Last time I saw one of those was at Pitlochry in Scotland although it was much bigger and made of concrete. Great vlog as ever Post10.

[@brucensuz]

I was told those low head dams are some of the most dangerous dams built. During heavy flow of course.

[@jasonreed7522]

The reason is whats called "hydrolic jump", basically the water dives down and then resurfaces and looks like its boiling (kinda), and this results in a pair of horizontal tornadoes in the water that if you get sucked into will hold you in them and the result is a drowning. The flow is very similar to the convection rolling in boiling water that rolls spaghetti in a donut pattern, you would be as helpless as the spaghetti is. Practical Engineering has a set of videos on them, but the danger is basically that they make water currents that can't be escaped. Now for the dam post10 walked on, his biggest risk was slipping on the alge covered concrete and hitting his head because the flow was low and their was no water to trap him in a tornado. PS: the structures are also called weirs.

[@deborahseay5123]

Been watching on my TV but I can like and comment. Love our videos, thank you ! !

[@todayonthebench]

Preventative maintenance is a thing that very few organizations actually does. A lot of places follows the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." mentality, and will literally wait until an installation fails before they even consider thinking about doing something about it. And this is regardless of if it is something as simple as oiling the ways on a lathe or maintaining a dam. Most of the time a lot of organizations just lacks people doing these maintenance jobs, since they are the easiest people to get rid off without having any instant consequences. If one were to actually ask the people owning the infrastructure if they have people meant to do these maintenance jobs, how often they do it as a minimum, and roughly how many work with it. The answer is most likely "What people?".

[@Beautifully_Flawed_Helen]

Another amazing blog. Thanks post 10 x

[@cinderblock2289]

That 🐟 fish ladder 🪜 was really interesting. I can think of a lot of places that could use such a feature. The “filter” was in dire need of cleaning. It is a shame the govt dept responsible for upkeep do not do their jobs. This is the reason California has 🔥 all the time.

[@jasonreed7522]

California burns for many reasons: eucalyptus trees, arid climate, poor water management, forests evolved for fire (redwoods need insane heat for their cones to open), and poor forest management. Of course its always comical when a community complains about the controlled burns resulting in the stopping of safe fires and then an uncontrollable blaze incernerates the town, i consider it Karma for not knowing how to care for your home. (Still feel bad for the animals/innocents, not exclusive to Cali)

[@whodatdere1]

I thought for sure you would have gone further into the trash filter chamber. We don't have any of those where I live. Most of our grates are heavy steel bars or a concrete bar that is only about a foot or so away from the outfall to make it difficult to get up and squeeze through. In effort to keep people out, my city has very steep outfalls to deter climbing and often incorporate smaller pipes to feed the outfalls so people cant just continue forward without popping up the topside manhole.

[@robertschemonia5617]

Post, you had mentioned in an earlier video about combined sewage. That could be one of the EPA mandated solid was filters for when the combined sewer has to flow out to a stream or river. That could also be why the grate over it. To keep people out of a combined sewer discharge to cover their rear ends from lawsuits.

[@Adelemphii]

2:21 looks like a Bob Ross painting.

[@carlamccollough897]

The fish latter was cool Thank u Post 10💖 another fun adventure👍😃

[@beorlingo]

Hey post 10! Do you have an interest for bushcraft? Would be interesting to see how you would go about to build a shelter out in the wild!

[@northwesttrails7176]

I would watch every second of that series!

[@TsunauticusIV]

😂

[@Sanquinity]

Damn America has beautiful places to visit. By comparison my country looks pretty boring as everything is neatly maintained and kept in check.

[@crystalpistol2753]

I’ve needed some inspiration to get out and explore…thank you! ❤️

[@pegpowell2486]

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@floodwatcherbristol4893]

Would be really cool for you to go back when there's a storm. Love your videos man

[@martz1191]

Nice dam. Great example of engineering.

[@jasonbunzey4217]

One of the coolest dams I’ve seen and you make good videos

[@snickle1980]

Ah, the most dangerous sort of Dam...I've seen videos on this.

[@ballsthatclank]

My man wearing penny loafers while exploring.

[@freddiemoses467]

Knotweed is a massive problem in the UK. If it's within 6 meters of your house then good luck getting a mortgage

[@MMHOH58DR]

They have a lot over in the Pacific Northwest for the salmon. Great vid post… always glad to see new videos from ya… again thanks for the adventure

[@MrYisc]

"omg look at the size of that guy" but I don't see anything and in the next shot a sign about fish is shown. Otherwise a nice and interesting video again

[@Eranderil]

Hey mate, watched a number of your older videos and some of your newer ones. After watching you work, it occurred to me that your job would be a whole lot easier if you picked yourself up a good crowbar. Doesn't gotta be a big one, in fact I think big would be a detriment. No more than 18 inches. Would compliment right along with your good metal rake. Get a good swing on that and it would dig right into a lot of the bigger piles (beaver, storm/flooding pileup) you want to shift and give you something solid to heave on. Turn it around and you could work it in betwixt the mess and pry. Just my thought mate, hope it's worth something.

[@travisbruno1988]

Its a shame that the workers dont even check these areas to see whats happening. Thanks and God Bless

[@lesleyvick5164]

What type of knotweed is it? If its the Japanese variety, then you are in a whole world of trouble, as this type can grow through concrete, literally

[@post.10]

Japanese knotweed is destroying the country

[@lesleyvick5164]

@@post.10 I used to be an audio typist at a property valuers, and many mortgagers would not accept a mortgage on a property unless they can get rid of the knotweed beforehand. Plus its an intensive operation to get it gone, if a little piece is left behind, it can get back to what it was at the beginning. People bought it thinking it was a lovely plant for their gardens

[@Lawnmower737]

@@post.10 in the north you have knotweed, in the south we have kudzu. Both come from Japan

[@lordjaashin]

@@Lawnmower737 revenge for Hiroshima and Nagasaki

[@kathydoyle9939]

@@lordjaashin that reminds me of altered history, taught for decades. It's sad the truth of both "Remember Pearl Harbor" and the HoLocaust have been erased. Pearl Harbor attack had been first, then HirosHima. Peace.

[@Exe3D]

Clearly some areas aren't well maintained. Stay safe and vigilant Post 10.

[@williamlloyd3769]

A lot of low head dams are obsolete and are being removed slowly as funding permits.

[@cpcattin]

Hey Post 10, don’t tear out the dam !

[@Isaactheviolinist]

Post 10 that us a pretty cool dam I wish texas lakes had those kind of dams

[@pheurbelvls3710]

How are your animals at home, April, your rescued frog? Always interesting.💚💚

[@bohhica1]

Isn’t there any kind of snakes in these areas that you frequently visit ? You wouldn’t catch me in all that tall grass. Enjoy your day and keep your videos coming!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

That filter was huge. I never saw one of those before.

[@mikekatras772]

Very informative love the fish ladder love the view from the damn outstanding as usual thank you.🇺🇸👮🏻‍♂️

[@davidbarts6144]

Giant knotweed is a real problem here in Washington state, too.

[@h____hchump8941]

I hope the Hoover dam has a fish ladder

[@thisisbeyondajoke6748]

When you say "anyone in here" have you ever had a "YO".?

[@DavidFraser007]

It's like a small version of the salmon ladder at Pitlochry Hydro Dam in Scoltand

[@Selmarya]

That has to be built by Concord or Manchester or Boston, most cities in the area couldnt build such

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

I wonder what would post 10 would say if he ever investigated the infrastructure in Los Angeles.

[@lillylemur167]

It is certainly beautiful scenery...

[@marvinsauer8493]

You need a fishing pole, water looks good!

[@TomTrustworthy]

He's right tho, fish ARE quick swimmers.

[@kristi.kervin]

I would be really interested in learning more about how the trash filter works!!!

[@jasonreed7522]

The short of it is that lots of trash gets washed down storm drains so you just place a screen at the outlet to capture it and then clean it regularly. I know some places have what are basically giant trash bags made of nets to collect the trash. The end goal being keeping plastic out of your local water ways which eventually reach the ocean. I'm sure there's lots of complexity in designing a filter to gather trash effectively for the angle the water hits it without reducing flow or getting destroyed by the storm flow.

[@kristi.kervin]

@@jasonreed7522 yeah it seems it would be more complicated than just a mesh bag that collects garbage.

[@MrKamccarthyinc]

How MASSDOT has not hired you yet is beyond me.

[@Revbone450]

Gosh I'd love to live in Maine.

[@kathydoyle9939]

🐟 🪜 is amazing! 👏

[@wandamorales421]

A fish ladder? 🐠 🪜 first time I hear that.

[@Jay_78_]

Thanks for the video, it was interesting!

[@MichaelThomas-we2zp]

I feel for the person that was desperate enough to brake it because they needed shelter.

[@beverlycrusher9713]

you should carry a small bottle of round up and when you come across an invasive species you can give it a small squirt, it really doesn't take much, if you can find the root bulb and spray it , it will kill the entire plant, even spraying a small section of the plant will kill a good portion of it.

[@post.10]

Roundup does not kill that plant, I don't know much that kills it.

[@beverlycrusher9713]

@@post.10 i think it might, if you spray the root bulb, if the leaves are like the leaves of a palm tree, waxy and water proof, then the only way to truly kill something like that is to attack the root instead of the leaves, the poison should be pulled up along with the water the plant needs and kill it. expose the root bulb and soak the soil in round up, this *should* do the trick. if it doesn't, the only other thing i can come up with is to pour a lot of salt around the root bulb, unless it is a tropical plant, most plants can't tolerate a salty or acidic soil.

[@AT-im2qj]

2:17 reminds me a little bit of hope county, MT

[@beavis8167]

I'm sure the taxpayers of that town wouldn't appreciate them not cleaning out that storm drain filter. They ain't worrying about it being there then they should put it somewhere else instead of wasting taxpayers dollars.

[@assamlora8486]

Nices video

[@johnkeets6179]

I would go and put in a complaint about it and tell them about the erosion under the pipes and sort it.

[@masikoivu3110]

If someone puts the small enrgy generators into there it could produce some power

[@sargentmaxis]

Wowz so awesome I love your vids

[@Traci_S_Aaron]

Just a thought sometime You like trains like I do When your around places that HOBO's have tagged them Would be cool to see who has I know Hobo Shoestring does his I do enjoy your content Its a safe place to go for a little while

[@WeLsHMeLlY]

When you said omg look at the size of that.. what was it? as it cut off 😳

[@madmax298]

My first Fish Ladder.

[@adonisjenkins3930]

Are you near Connecticut? if so can you make more videos on cool civil structures in the area?

[@XanCalGil]

That bucket didn't get inside that discharge gate on its own. That's how I'd say someone broke the gate

[@randomtube8226]

What was that big guy next to the fish ladder? It cut away too fast so I didn't get to see anything.

[@LevenLappi]

>roaring water oh man i can hear the beavers angry about this one.