STRANDED!!! Lake Mead's Water Dropped Too Fast!!!

[@HeavyDSparks]

Does anyone have contact info for the fella with the beached houseboat?

[@danielkingery2894]

Git on it man! I can't wait to see this content on your channel.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

I’ll get to you ASAP! Thanks for reaching out 🤙🏼

[@burritogp]

I was about to tag you on this.

[@filr]

Go get im. @heavydsparks

[@matthewmosier8439]

@@danielkingery2894 I'm really glad to see him comment

[@RickyBnfl]

I just want to say that your son has renewed my faith in the youth of today. He seems so nice and respectful and I love the relationship you two have with each other. You did good Dad 👍🏻.

[@damianw5861]

If a father has time for his sons, they always grow proper

[@DMills-un1tl]

You guys did really good again. Your coverage of the stranded houseboat got local news coverage, which got KZbin attention and they got him out! All he had was himself and no money or wherewithal. You had a platform so people came. It really does take a village. ❤️

[@pure9873]

Yes. Here is his num A=1 B=7 F=3 G=1 E=2 C=5 D= 8. BCE FCGA AEDD

[@VinnieVega]

A lot of us personally emailed Heavyd sparks before this video was even through playing. I wouldn’t say that the news media was the reason

[@helium5912]

NO. They contacted Heavy D himself. Then Heavy D contact this man. But think whatever you wanan think.

[@stolearovigor281]

Plant trees and bring back beavers

[@laleahknow59]

I have such great memories doing several houseboat trips on Lake Mead with my sons and family members 20+ years ago or so. This makes me cry. Thank you so much for the way you film with great attitudes and no cursing.

[@TheGermanHammer]

Love how the dude in the beached houseboat has such a good personality that he was more concerned with them catching fish than he was about his entire boat. ❤️

[@cayea4076]

I just now read in a news story, that the gentleman's houseboat has been saved and is back in the water. This father/son team, and the man who drove to Lake Mead to get the boat back in the water, are absolutely wonderful people. It gives me a little faith in humanity again!

[@dianemackey]

That man is obviously HeavyDSparks. He has a youtube channel that is amazing and he has a lot of powerful equipment that he uses for rescues and recoveries, all the way from Salt Lake UT. Dave Sparks reached out on this video for contact info and then posted a video of himself and crew, on his very powerful Navy boat, on Lake Mead, so if you go to his channel, you can see that clip and soon he will post a full video of the recovery. He is an amazing man, who will not charge this boat owner, saving him $20K!

[@williammacomb5691]

Yeah.. don’t get to excited. Just because a handful of country boys do the right thing doesn’t mean all these country boys will I definitely know them city boys don’t even know what’s right or wrong

[@prettyfaythe]

I was wondering if it was the same guy

[@MsArtistwannabe]

So good to know.thank you

[@ChrisJohnson-hk6es]

I'm so glad to hear the boat was saved! I felt so bad for him.

[@vanderley3]

You guys are always helping strangers out - you have my respect. We need more people like you in the world.

[@turneynicholas]

Most outdoorsman do

[@vanderley3]

@@turneynicholas I was out shooting one time with my kids out in the hills toward Jean and got my truck stuck in the sand. Literally walked a couple of miles in the heat asking for people to help and they made every excuse to flat-out ignore me. A couple of dirt-bikers came and offered help and dirtied themselves up to get unstuck and I will be forever grateful. I couldn't believe these guys took an hour out of their fun-time to get dirty on their knees digging and pushing helping a complete stranger. I always make a point to repay (or pay forward) what those guys did for me that day.

[@NeuroSeasoned]

Lol yeah this comment in triplicate isn't an obvious troll

[@snow6362]

You and your son seem like good hearted people. We need more people like that in the world. Much respect to you guys, thanks for all the updates.

[@seetruth3721]

A true gift for Humanity. It’s a real shame that common courtesy isn’t Common. This man knew what he was doing raising a child. Generational Blessings 😊. Family tradition.

[@missesmew]

Agreed fully, solid family. Wish mine was as mature and solid.✊🏽👊🏾

[@visforvom897]

Just seen a update that the guy with the houseboat got pulled out due to exposure from your video. Thats so great to see. Its so crazy/scary to see how that water is dropping so damn fast. Best wishes to everyone down in the south west coming from Wisconsin.

[@TheFoolintherainn]

They damned up a bunch of water to make a reservoir called lake Mead and put it in the middle of a desert? Duh?

[@jdevil8877]

Why are they not trying to geoengineer some rain around there?

[@VanIperenTrucking]

Craig is my wifes uncle. I have seen some of your videos and was actually going to reach out to you to see if you had any contacts to help him. My father-in-law called tonight to say you did a video with him. Glad you could help, the KZbin community can really pull together sometimes. You guys are awesome!!

[@stevejohnson8703]

Set up paypal, maybe get 20K before it's 40K

[@kellyscars]

Have Craig hit up @HeavyDSparks! I'm sure you've seen the pinned comment, Dave has the ability to get him out. Dave was looking for Craig's info...

[@VanIperenTrucking]

@@kellyscars from what I understood from my father in law they are pulling him off today.

[@immortaltimp3821]

@@VanIperenTrucking Good deal, let us know if he's back in the water. I'm interested

[@seetruth3721]

Great idea!

[@floridagal150]

This guy has a good attitude while he's going through one of the worst of times. That boat is massive. I hope he can get back in the water or wherever he needs to go. Y'all are so good to people, stay blessed.

[@gordontaylor2815]

The boat appears to be his houseboat, which is part of the reason why it's so big. Where it (and he) goes next only goodness knows - I doubt he'll be able to stay anywhere on Mead due to the rapidly dropping water levels.

[@ssherrierable]

Put the 4 corners on some rollers and pull that boat right out.

[@ronalddaub7965]

He might have done it on purpose so he can own a new place

[@carlsaganlives6086]

Now that everyone knows about it, lots of ways to re-float Chez' Craig. Most of the problem was the dude's out in there in no-mans land, with maybe only a few people aware of his plight. Hopefully all is well by now, and he's enjoying a free buffet in town.

[@vast634]

He might have put his live savings into owning that boat. So I can see the dire he is in.

[@terrydoherty3848]

I love the relationship between you and your son. It is obviously full of love and respect. Your informative videos are great. Having done a tour from NZ to the Hoover and following the Lake Mead retreat over the years with water demand and climate change affecting everywhere its a pleasure to watch. regards from New Zealand.

[@mdazzle33]

You mean climate engineering. Climate changes daily and has since day one

[@PecanBaby...]

It's a rare thing these days to see such a great close father and son relationship, you two seem to have an amazing bond going on, to be honest it's such a beautiful thing to see such respect you have for each other. Really appreciate all the hard work that you are doing in making these videos, especially keeping everyone updated on Lake Meads situation. It's truly sad to see that nobody in power is going to do anything to save the lake, or the fish stuck in such a tragic situation that they are unable to get out of. I truly hope that someone can help that poor guy who is stranded, he looked so thin already and is going to be basically homeless once the lake dries up. God bless you both and your family and I pray that you will be all stay safe and healthy. Much respect from Ireland from my son and I. 🙏🏼🙂✌🍀

[@alanhunt2737]

agreed! you two are a wonderful example of love and respect that should exist within our families!

[@geraldfelix7222]

Agree

[@Erectmygreenhouse]

Whereas here in the UK we had 2 years of constant rain - similar in regions of China and other countries. It does make me wonder if this is a manufactured crisis - they could cloud-seed to make it rain. That's been going on since the 50s with silver iodide sprayed into the air by planes

[@nancyford4536]

You guys are awesome! This poor guy is so nice and appreciated everything you guys did for him. Bless you both.

[@covidisevent201]

Your a great father you have raised a great respectful, helpful, passionate son. Keep fishing love the vids. Good to see father and son fishing and getting along so good.

[@kennycarter8179]

100% agree!!

[@TheDastardlydude]

t Te trrrdyt

[@broadstreetbully9142]

I was thinking the same thing. So respectful to his father.

[@saltpeter500]

You are = you're, not your. 👍

[@afridgetoofar1818]

I had absolutely no idea this was father/son duo.

[@krisc6633]

I’ve watched a few of your videos since the whole lake level thing. I’m just so amazed by your kindness and willingness to help out fellow humans. We are clearly falling on hard times and you guys are giving me hope for the future of humankind. Thanks for being kind. It means a lot.

[@southbound1969]

It's OK to say mankind.

[@truckinleprechaunscottcask9747]

This is what true outdoorsmen do. You see someone in need of help, you help them. Someday it could be you that needs help too. We should be more like this in our everyday life as well.

[@krisc6633]

@@southbound1969 it’s also ok to say humankind.

[@seetruth3721]

Even though these characteristics aren’t taught by most, it’s a character trait that most should have.

[@TechGorilla1987]

I've never seen any of your content at all, but somehow, KZbin made sure that I have seen all of your Lake Mead series and I am not unhappy that they did. This is good stuff really. I'm not interested in hunting and fishing personally, but KZbin wants you guys to blow up! Enjoy the ride!

[@trishconstant]

Same here…. Absolutely no interest in the outdoors but love the Lake Mead videos!…. No clue why they popped up, but they did! 🙃

[@nilebaker3729]

Same. Seems like a good dude though.

[@rovers141]

Well KZbin has been known to promote their own beliefs, and water levels dropping fits nicely into the global warming debate so I bet that's why so many people are being recommended this channel. Don't get me wrong I like these guys and I think they deserve the attention they are getting, but I also don't think it's a coincidence.

[@plagueless9829]

Same here makes me somewhat suspicious

[@Zupoyo]

Same! Great content though, it's nice

[@orionschild7178]

New viewer. Started watching you shortly before this story developed. I love both of you and Heavy D , Dave and all the rest of his gang. The gift you gave me was the look of joy on the boat owners face when his boat was in the water. Thank you all. 🙏🙏🙏

[@darksiderider1233]

Falling asleep casually on the lake while feeling all sorts of relaxed (for anyone that hasn’t experienced it, dozing off while floating on the lake is one of the most relaxing feelings possible) and waking up to be stranded has to be such an awful feeling

[@Stg4100]

Hell even falling asleep on a river tube and waking up in a torn bush makes it impossible for me to trust water.

[@scottallen8950]

@@Stg4100 Yup.....I fell asleep on a river tube once and almost missed my exit point.... which was kind of freaky....won't ever do that again alone.

[@JuiceBoxx_627]

I bet Heavy D is gearing up right now to go save that man! I'm so glad to see he saw this, he was the only one I could think of that would selflessly go help him, and he has the resources to spare. Always doing good deeds 💕

[@carwashadamcooper1538]

@Hayden don't give him any ideas! He just got that thing!

[@JuiceBoxx_627]

@@rockyrocker23 he has some insane heavy machinery, not to mention the new helicopter 😂 I'm sure he's got it covered

[@erikrobles5727]

Helicopter won’t be ready until at least September so that’s not an option right now!!

[@gordontaylor2815]

You might have missed seeing the comment, but Heavy D DID post on the video asking for contact information - it's been pinned to the top of the comments section.

[@JuiceBoxx_627]

@@gordontaylor2815 LOL 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ "I'm so glad he saw this" is literally the second sentence of my comment. Yes I saw he saw this and I also sent it to him on Instagram right around when he made the comment.

[@soggywaffles98]

Mad props to you guys for being a voice loud enough for this man to get help! Y'all are way more down to earth than most big KZbinrs

[@SirManfly]

Imagine fishing in a lake full of dead bodies!! 😯

[@Nettsinthewoods]

I’ve been following your channel lately, and lake Mead, I back tracked on dates coming here as this rescue has been mentioned on other channels. Thank you for what you did for him

[@bfe671]

The relationship you two have is admirable by any father and son. As any father knows, a son can be a big pain in the ass but it seems you’ve raised a real respectable man. And from a fellow Army vet, thanks for your service!!

[@chriskourlos4407]

Its a real blessing to have a son with a brain and love if God's word. He will get untold rewards in heaven. God bless you young son.

[@DismantleHAARP]

Americans do it right

[@ATripleP3]

Hooah! Love when Junior turns his hat forward for the public eye...and to help battle the sun.

[@nok_su_kow1393]

Watching a father and son on their adventures is probably the most amazing videos on KZbin! My 7 yr old son and myself go hunting, camping and hiking on Blood Mountain a couple hours from the house. If y’all ever wanna get away from the water and hit the trails, we’d love for y’all to join us on our hike of the App Trail!! Keep on keeping on brother!

[@bertblue9683]

You two bring me hope that humanity isn't lost. I really enjoy watching and listening to the genuine interaction with the others and each other. God bless you

[@ericgutierrez4096]

SR, JR, this is your best episode! Showed the great spirit of you both helping that man in dire need! SR, you were raised the right way and you definitely passed this on to your boys! One of the best shows on the channel! Keep it going!

[@jesseparra570]

I have a feeling someone watching this video will come to help him recover his boat. You guys are a class act, thanks for sharing his story and all your updates. I live in Phx and we all depend on this water. Thanks for your channel and all the updates

[@Silu848]

This would be a challenge for Diesel Dave :-D

[@almaefogo]

@@Silu848 exactly what I was thinking, that navy boat would pull that thing for sure

[@TaaxiCaab]

I'm in Phoenix too.. This is Scary Stuff..

[@SocketSilver]

I hope so! He looks malnourished too.

[@almaefogo]

@@SocketSilver I noticed that too, something like that also takes a toll on someone.

[@waytoson]

You guys are so amazing..thank you for reaching out trying to help Charlie.... I pray he gets the help he needs... The Hoover Dam sight is frightening... What's crazy is the flooding in Yellowstone and just 746 miles away is massive flooding.. Mother nature is so awesome and crazy....

[@JohnDoe-np3zk]

Geoengineering

[@TexasTimelapse]

@@JohnDoe-np3zk LMFAO!

[@JuiceBoxx_627]

You'd think they'd devise a way to divert water to the Colorado river and feed Mead.

[@Jake-rs9nq]

@@JohnDoe-np3zk Releasing trillions of pounds of CO2 is indeed geoengineering. Yet you probably think that's a conspiracy...

[@Rebecca-1111]

@@JuiceBoxx_627 I thought the Colorado River is what feeds Lake mead? And Lake Powell, disappearing s well.

[@emilcost8613]

As a Dad to two great guys, it warms my heart to see you and your son being such close friends. You're a great Dad.. and your son is awesome! I love these videos.

[@travbrino]

I work with my dad and we get comments all the time on “how well we work together”. Sometimes I take it for granted how great we get along! The way I look at it, it shouldn’t be hard to spend every minute with your father if you were raised right :)

[@armyfreak1367]

Every minute with your father shit sounds off like just not independent my dad was never around always in jail we see eachother but every minute my guy? We have our own lives. Wtf

[@Bo-gi8zw]

@@armyfreak1367 Don’t pass on that shit attitude to your kids if you have any or ever will. Fuck bro lol

[@Bo-gi8zw]

@@armyfreak1367 You can say a big fuck you to your dad by being a bad ass. Best of luck to you!!

[@travbrino]

Clearly we were raised different, but you will never really understand because your Dad was never around. Sounds like you have some issues to work out with your father my guy! Hopefully you don’t follow in his steps and end up in jail. As the saying goes “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”

[@arthurmcclain2267]

You and your son should go for humanity award for helping 👏 people on or around Lake Mead. Great job guys!!!!

[@kevincomeau2035]

Thought you guys need to be recognized for your help in this man’s extremely dire situation.. If it wasn’t for you two,and this channel I think he’d be there for quite a while… You basically moved his boat with your camera … I’m sure this man is extremely happy right now ! Awesome job 👍🏻

[@deirdrepasko9965]

Amen to that!

[@michellem7300]

In another video i think they said that some wildlife officials were getting upset with the guy that was stranded and were about to tow his boat away, so these guys got there just in time to help him

[@V8chump]

20k to get that guys boat out?! I know there are bigger problems going on but we should get that guy a go fund me started. He’s got a good heart

[@beargillium2369]

I think the real issue here is that a lot of people are literally going to die or be pushed out due to lack of water. The level is dropping exponentially. The less there is the faster it goes.

[@V8chump]

@@beargillium2369 yea that’s the bigger issue I mentioned… thanks for elaborating

[@johnthomas1422]

You guys are doing amazing work documenting a historic point for the lake and the people who are and will be affected by it disappearing... keep it up.

[@robertw1871]

Nearly everyone on earth will be affected by what’s coming… Documenting it might just be far more valuable than they realize… This has the potential to be biblical in scale, especially with the grain supply of Ukrainian in jeopardy… Two of the most important food production areas on earth simultaneously….

[@yudhiadhyatmikosiswono9082]

Indeed this is quite informative. Last time i visit Lake Mead and Hoover Dam is in 1985 when i was 3 years old. It's during office event visit, also i am Indonesian and i follow my father during his works and study in US.

[@Tangarisu]

@@robertw1871 IF we survive it.

[@nugentji]

Just discovered your channel. So far, I've watched your two most recent videos. Great father and son stuff. You do good deeds too. Ain't that the America we remember and love. Thanks, fellas.

[@DawidNaudeIrishSettler]

Yes it makes 2 of us. I saw the video on Dave's channel and had to come over and see where it all started. Have to admit @sincityoutdoor your content of this video and the follow up video are really good. Big thanks for helping out Graig...🤠🇿🇦

[@willdochicky]

My dad had something similar happen when he parked in a cove at night and they lowered lake level over night. His sail boat was stranded for weeks. He first dug a trench to let boat sit level, then dug a trench from his boat to the water. It was slow going, but he got it. Big day when his boat went sailing back to marina. Folks helped by loaning a boat to get back and forth to marina and folks helped dig as able. By hand. It was cool to see. You all are great for stopping and checking on him, helping and love all here working to get him and boat out.

[@pmqtpqbtmz3956]

Not much of a fisherman but my grandpa was. Watching your videos and the way you interact with your son brings back nostalgic memories. Absolutely love the videos brother!

[@jholtz5290]

I appreciate you guys for documenting the lake issue, I first went to Hoover dam in 1993 and again in 2002, In 1993 I could have jumped in and hit water quickly from the dam, by 2002 it was shocking how much its level dropped. To see your videos its heartbreaking. I wish you guys and the entire South West luck and hopefully a solution can be found.

[@ssherrierable]

I went to the Hoover dam and lake mead In 1994. All I remember is this huge beautiful water color with koi coming right up the dock for popcorn and wave runners out there flying it looked so nice I always wanted to go back.

[@leonidasretaevion9689]

Fortunately there is a solution, unfortunately they keep building in the desert.

[@kellyeakin18]

I’m just a public school kinda guy and don’t know anything about hydroelectric but does that water go down stream after it goes through the turbines? Well if they could figure out how to reroute the water after the turbines back to the Lake it won’t make it gain water level but it will put the water back in the lake and slow the loss down some I’d think then shut down the carwashes watering yards and no essential water activity or maybe they could build like some sort of temporary intake that goes deeper down idk just some ideas that popped in my pea brain

[@lilredwagon5311]

Desalinize ocean water. Sea level is rising. And this lake seems to be disappearing

[@jholtz5290]

@@lilredwagon5311 I was just telling my son this yesterday :)

[@davidshurtleff5306]

You guys are great. Give me hope in humanity with your good deeds. Way to go helping the stranded boater. I also found your assessment on Lake Mead is fascinating. I have been watching the news in this lake with great interest. Keep up the great work and Thank You.

[@coltshooter5603]

Your son is a testament to how he was raised. Such a well mannered, well spoken, respectful young adult.

[@petern424]

You both are truly wonderful people. In both of the videos I've seen of yours, you have helped people. Both of you are living the principal of people helping people in the wilderness. It is a fine thing to see.

[@seetruth3721]

Happy Father’s Day! Jr ‘s character of being educated and respectful shows you did a great job rearing a child. One of the hardest jobs and it appears he can survive on his own . Thank You Both for keeping us posted.

[@rosethornil]

I second this! I was just telling my friend that Junior is a remarkable young man and gives me so much hope for the future. He knows how to do stuff and he has a good and kind heart.

[@wat3rdog25]

HD you should tag this video to the rescue vid. Awesome story being able to help someone in need. Much respect for you guys getting his home out of there.

[@dennist56100]

You guys are the real deal, I can see you are some of the best people this country needs. I really appreciate your very informative information, it shows you two do your homework to provide much more than entertainment. God bless you and your family and god bless us all that call southern Nevada our home!❤️👍🏼🙏🏼🍀 keep up the great work!

[@BrutallyHonest-]

I wish I had this kind of relationship with my dad. I’m blessed to have what I have but man, what a blessing. Y’all are awesome. Much love and best wishes to y’all 💯💪🏼

[@marcomcdowell8861]

I tip my hat to you gentlemen. You could've chalked that man's boat up as just another victim of the lake and gone about your business, but you took your time to go over and check on him. You even helped him retrieve his launch and made sure he was good to go. Not only that, a mentioning if anyone could help him out solicited a response from someone capable of that feat. You two have a new follower, subscriber and a store visitor. Take care and much success to you both.

[@jackk09]

I just saw where the boat was saved and towed out!! THANK YOU SIN CITY OUTDOORS!!

[@remraf72]

EXCELLENT VIDEO ! I subscribed ! As a 6th generation native of Arizona, a retired farmer ( yes its my last name too) and a long time advocate of The Bureau of Reclamation, more specifically water conservation and hydroelectric generation surrounding both Hoover and Glen Canyon Dams, I was shocked to see just how downloaded Mead is ! Excellent on going reports from a fantastic representation of a father and son doing the outdoors ! You two have created an absolutely epic KZbin channel! I watched your first elk hunt just last week and was very appreciative of your being so humble about your entire elk hunt experience and the hard lessons that you were able to retain yet at the same time " shake it off" and learn from it. To me, anytime one is able to experience, the great outdoors,( especially Elk hunting), [my favorite past time, lifetime memories made] with family and friends is super special ! Its so refreshing to see you two out enjoying each other's company, all the while hunting, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, shooting... its great ! Love the channel. Love even more the message you put out, that if you're able to help your fellow man, do it, as it truly warms the heart to give, to pay it forward. Just the mere suggestion of h- elping that guy out, stuck in the sand bar to your audience says volumes about your own integrity and moral fabric! You dudes are giants amongst men ! I truly mean it ! Lastly to your Dad, what an amazing job you've successfully reared a fine young man, in your son. By the way, I thought for sure you were and are the new he- stud of the lake with that Ruffles chip/ bass sandwich, I really thought for sure you would eat it ! I died laughing when you put it in your mouth ! Still very funny ! Wishing you both continued success and good health. Warmest Regards from Chandler, Az.

[@charleschidester6767]

I appreciate you fellas keeping us updated on the lake situation. I lived and worked in Nevada for twenty years. Fished and boated on that lake nearly every weekend. I moved away in 05 and the news is spotty and long winded. I hate putting up with the long story that precedes the report. You are precise and no b.s. thanks.

[@onetallone41]

WAY TO GO GUYS YOU HELPED A MAN THAT THERE WAS NO HOPE FOR!!!!! I will be a life long supporter of your channel!! Danny in Oklahoma!

[@MrWilsonlev]

Subbed, Phoenix tourney fisherman here…You guys are great, probably going to be one of my favorite channels, keep up the good work it’s so refreshing to see good wholesome content that isn’t over acted or scripted. Solid and the reel deal! Tight Lines brothers!

[@8r0o8k]

Colorado outdoorsman with 2 great son's and I really enjoy the family interaction and the mutual respect between you both. Well done Dad and great job becoming a fine young man JR! Interesting how the outdoors can create such a healthy life and keep generations strong.

[@Big_mole]

We were at the Hoover Dam in 2019, it is crazy to see how much lower it is compared to even then. Thanks for the updates!

[@ifyousayso9906]

Man, I hope someone with the resources helps that guy out. Hate to say it but it looks that boat is his life. Prayers for him.

[@vintagesavoiur]

Yes asap before the water recedes more!

[@svanginault]

I feel like they could dig a trench back to the water.. it's a lot of work. But by God it's doable. Wish I lived near here

[@313barrygmail]

An angel name heavy may help him

[@harrydavid30]

@@313barrygmail that’s what i was thinking! Heavy d sparks could take care of this in no time. Dave just recovered his povati boat under water. It should be do-able with the right resources.

[@johnmorris7815]

I’ve been flying over Lake Mead since 2004, this lake has been devastated by over use and under filling, it as a fraction of its former self.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

At 47, I can say the same for myself. Overused, under filled......a disaster

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Under filling is due to climate change. Running big gasoline powered boats and trucks isn't helping, is it?

[@joeskeptical4762]

*At the end when the dam is shown. Small correction: the towers are ventilation ports, not intakes. Water induction is separate. For anyone interested in the design of the powerhouses, penstocks, induction tubes and tailraces, the information is available. The effect however, is CORRECT; when the water level drops too low, there is insufficient “head” or drop and runner disks inside the scroll cases will not turn properly under load.*

[@erinmason8664]

Has the electricity generation been halted?

[@joeskeptical4762]

@@erinmason8664 *: No, not yet. I suspect power output will not be stopped completely, just reduced to run smaller turbines (the powerplant has eight of different sizes, if memory serves correctly) through which water flow is necessary anyway to maintain the river course downstream. If the water flowing downstream becomes too little (depends on the river) the river bed and banks can be changed for the worse, and the ecosystem in the river’s vicinity can be affected badly. If a fire or explosion in the powerhouse or at the substation caused the hydro turbines to be shut down, water would still be sent downstream. I suspect at a certain point, inflows upstream where Lake Mead begins, will be divided, half going to power generation, half water supply. This would maintain the lake until precipitation in the headwaters, in the State of Colorado, increases.*

[@mikefranklin70]

Incorrect. The four towers are in fact intake towers. Each one goes into a 30ft penstock pipe. And they are NOT out of water! As of today 6 generators were on in the Nevada side. We have more than 100ft+ more to go before that happens.

[@joeskeptical4762]

@@mikefranklin70 *: The towers visible above water are VENTILATION. Induction or intake ports are submerged, they cannot be seen from the water surface. The water feeds supply tubes, the penstocks receive supply water and deliver it into and are adjacent to the scroll case in a vertical shaft hydro turbine, such as in the Boulder Dam, renamed Hoover. I did not say water flow was already insufficient.*

[@mikefranklin70]

@@joeskeptical4762 Your splitting hairs. You need ventilation to have the water go smoothly into the penstocks. But those are INTAKE towers. There job is to take in water. Having vents is part of the process. Just like having gates to control the flow is part of the process. The penstocks start at the intake towers. Flow from the 30ft pipes into the 13ft penstocks. Which finally at the end go through the scroll case into the turbine. If you trying to say the scroll case (honestly not sure what you are trying to say) is next to the intake towers, you are wrong. Yes you didnt say the water wasnt going into the system. But the youtuber did. Plus, look at a picture of the lake in 1983. Those things that look like vents to you are completely submerged. The Hoover Dam was built with water fluctuations in mind. The towers are designed to be able to take in water through almost thier entire hieght.

[@andysmith6824]

Regarding Hoover Dam, I took the “Damn Dam” Tour (I love that from the Vegas Vacation movie!) and if I recall correctly, those intake towers are not the turbines that generate electricity. Those are simply the water intake valves which are HUGE. There is one area deep inside the dam where you can see through a window and they have spotlight on it, but it shows how wide those intakes actually are. They said you can drive Greyhound buses through those intakes and pipes and they would fit with a little room to spare. When you see them in operation, it’s pretty amazing. The turbines that spin and create electricity (by the water flowing past them and spinning the impellers), those are the things that you see near the beginning of the tour. They look like huge coffee bean roasters, but much, much bigger! I think they are copper if I’m not mistaken, and those are the actual turbines where the electricity comes from. I think there are 6 or 8 of them. And finally, we were told that they are aware of the water’s dangerous level, so a few years ago they drilled underwater and created water intakes that you can’t see because they are way at the bottom underwater. Without those extra intakes they made, I think the dam would be close to useless by now. I have pictures of visiting the Dam and taking the “damn dam” tour, and somewhere around 2002 I think it was, the lake level was normal and everything looked like it should. I had to go back to Vegas 75 different times between 2005 and 2012. I went to the dam about every third trip just to see the water level and to watch the crazy-dangerous construction of the new freeway bypass. It has been shocking to go back each time and see how low the water is. It’s just so shocking each time to see it so much lower. In your videos, it’s the lowest I’ve ever seen it. By the way, that was really interesting about the wind and how big the waves get out on that lake!!!!! I’m still shocked at hearing that and seeing the videos! I never knew that Lake Mead was capable of that! Thanks for your great work. And I hope someone was able to help Craig! We are all human beings and I believe that the vast majority of us are good people. But of course, the bad people are what make the news. Sometimes, it’s hard to remember how good we are when we are force-fed garbage down our throats from the media and from politicians on BOTH SIDES of the aisle.

[@rupe53]

... those coffee roasters at the start of the tour are the generators. The actual turbine is probably 100 feet lower on the end of a long shaft. When the water is low there's lots of air mixed with the water and that's what destroys the turbine impellers.

[@andysmith6824]

@@rupe53 Okay, thanks for the correction. It’s an amazing operation, and looking at the old photos of it being built are very impressive. Unfortunately, I don’t know if a new dam could be built in America today. Everything goes through Environmental Impact Reports, where they will bring gigantic projects to a stop which will make us suffer, but will save a little fly. I’m sure it is argued the importance of that fly or insect or frog or fish or plant, but think about what America would look like today if we operated back then like we do now. We would not have freeways. We would not have indoor plumbing. We would not have air-conditioning, we would not have gasoline, and so on. A small minority of people hold the majority of power, and we have dumbed ourselves down, possibly to death.

[@toetappermcturd9631]

I just found your channel about an hour ago. Your chanel is more than deserving of a subscribe. I just watched the Heavy D recover video of that landed houseboat so i came back to shake your hand (virtually) for helping that fella out like you did.

[@lancemarty6078]

Hey fellas I’m from Missouri and your absolutely right about smallmouth. Thank you for throwing them back. It takes many years for them to grow. I appreciate a fisherman that has respect for wildlife. But I do have a question. If Las Vegas water source is drying that quickly then how long are you gonna stay there? I would recommend traveling to a place with more natural water sources etc. Thank you for the updates. God bless and good luck.

[@PetPrepRadioShow]

I'm hoping that there will be a video about getting that boat to water! Thank you for helping Craig! That's a tough situation to be in and no doubt anyone who can help him is saving his livelihood. God Bless ya'll for caring about others! Praying for a great outcome! Praying for rain for Lake Mead too!

[@kingt.hawkings32]

Same! ✅️🙏

[@matthwsplayground1600]

I think the KZbinr HeavyDSparks will be dropping a video soon about it.

[@ImTheJoker4u]

HeavyD video dropped yesterday

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@ImTheJoker4u 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@reddpatriot2887]

You raised a fine young man we need more dads like you

[@shawnatkinson4448]

The world is so blessed to have people like you two,same to the heavy d crew!

[@stonemartinez8664]

Love how the channel is taking off with these Lake Mead videos. Glad to see you guys getting the views you guys deserve! Keep it up!

[@johndow8725]

Brother, the more content of yours I see the more respect I have for you. I’m new and love you documenting the lake crisis but with this video…. I can see how respectful you are and I just appreciate your approach at not only content, but life approach as well. You seem like a very genuine guy. Much respect.

[@proconsumersafety]

Thank you again for providing updates on the water levels at Lake Mead. I grew up with my uncle teaching us to water ski on Lake Mead and we used to fish as well. When you mentioned about high winds, while we had a weather radio to keep track of winds, I have seen Lake Mead with large waves. We got caught in these many times. Once it was so bad, we had to pull into a cove for protection until the wind subsided. It is decreasing so quickly, this is scary. I commented on this back in 2010 when I noticed it. Thank you for helping and posting about the guy stranded with his houseboat. It sounds like there is enough word of mouth that perhaps and hopefully he can get some help. Fishing looks great. And probably is. Sadly, its looking so low. Thank you again for sharing and keeping us posted.

[@mrHBarry]

Thank you again Adrian Sr and Adrian Jr. not only a great video but helping that stranded man get his boat/ home back on the water is totally awesome. ❤

[@kristopherdetar4346]

So nice to watch a YT video with no cussing. I use to sail on Lake Mead back in the early 1990’s on a 27 foot Catalina. It is shocking to see how far it has fallen. Not surprised with the over growth of all big western cities in the last 30 years.

[@jeanettecrooks9387]

You guys are such amazing caring souls! I grew up boating at Lake Mead as a little kid in the late 70’s when the lake was full. Have some amazing memories waterskiing on glass, looking down in the crystal clear water and seeing giant boulders underneath me was exhilarating and is a vivid memory of that beautiful lake. It’s so sad to see how it is disappearing. Thank you for your documentation. What you are doing is so important! 👍🏻

[@bmovie27]

I’m freaking out at your videos, watching you post how much this lake is dropping. I live in Ontario, Canada, and we have so many lakes here I cannot conceive running out of water. With the Great Lakes all around me and the thousand lakes all in the province I feel fortunate to have all this fresh water. Hope you guys are prepared. Love your videos, take care.

[@dianemackey]

How fantastic this all turned out! Thank God you reached out and Dave Sparks responded. Such great people in this world helping each other out.

[@JobiWorld]

This is a badass channel . Sr and Jr do a great job at clearly explaining what everyone is wondering about lake Mead with no click bait no bs . Thanks guys !

[@TracyL-66]

We have a slip at Calville, an for ppl like us that grew up on the lake, an our kids did, an now our grandkids, this really hits home hard! Just heartbreaking!

[@gordontaylor2815]

The Feds are probably going to shut off boating traffic on Mead any day now...

[@Rebecca-1111]

@@gordontaylor2815 that SYSTEM owns it. System is on ur money. Federal one. Nothing 2 see here

[@standardtoaster10000]

The active pool level is the point where the dam can generate its maximum rated power, it still generates power down to about 950ft but at a reduced capacity.

[@davidharman7245]

Thank you!

[@BigKahuna61]

I believe they just completed or almost done building another intake at the 800 ft level.

[@standardtoaster10000]

@@BigKahuna61 that's the water intake for the Las Vegas water supply.

[@hidel308]

Rolling blackouts, here we come! 3rd world style!

[@adiaz316]

Correct. Five of the turbines can operate down to 950 ft water level. I'm not sure if they are going to update the other turbines. But definitely for every foot of water dropped it's less energy produced.

[@KneeSea]

I remember visiting in 98 and the water was up to the road at Hoover dam. It amazes me to see how low that water level is now. Thank you so much for bringing attention to this!

[@genericamerican7574]

In the late 80s it got super low after a few years of drought. Luckily after a few years the water was back to the top of the dam. Hopefully we get smarter and lucky at the same time. Can’t take luck for granted though.

[@SeanBrennan007]

Once again, Thank you for your time in reviewing the absolutely horrific conditions that are taking place in our country. Your videos are going to be historical documentation of these events now and in the future for generations to come and hopefully learn from what is happening here. Both of you guys are obvisouly great people that care about others as well which more people could learn from your examples. Please keep up the great work!

[@danhillman4523]

Take care of yourself. Nevada sucks.

[@Tangarisu]

No one is surviving what's coming. Even the elite that are trying to live in underground cities

[@TechGorilla1987]

@19:50 - FYI - the large intake towers that you're referring to as turbines are actually called penstock pipes. The turbine room is within the dam itself. Just a minor correction.

[@thehashslingingslasher6443]

this guy was a sweetheart. u can tell hes struggling but keeps a good heart.

[@TheN747]

Those 4 towers aren’t the turbines, they are just the water intake towers for the turbines. There are 17 turbines on the other side of the dam! Love your videos! Super cool that you helped that guy out.

[@snowstormonsat]

What a lovely soul, laughing and cheerful even with his boat stuck. I'd be a miserable grump wanting to get out of there. He seems so happy and content, all smiles. Poor guy, I hope he gets some help.

[@N_Ward]

The video before this when you helped those people with the car get out of the dirt was the first video I watch of you guys. U got a new fan love your content. Lost my father years ago and your guys bond is absolutely amazing and truly genuine. Keep up the good work

[@californiacountry209]

You guys are always running into people that need your help and you give them a hand. Great videos and thanks for the reports. You guys seem like cool dudes.

[@mfallen6894]

Man, you guys are really taking-off and gaining a following! I first saw your video about Mead a month or so ago and you only had what, 3k followers? Now you're over 100x that! So glad you stopped to talk to that poor guy that was stranded and that it all worked out for him in the end. Fantastic job getting the ball rolling on that situation. Kudos

[@taurbaby]

You two are providing a great service to your community . keep up the fantastic content!

[@honestarizona4301]

My d00dz! LOVE your work! SERIOUSLY!!! Been living and fishing these waters since 1980 and I'm super STRESSED about the future of our WATER/fishing resources. Totally SHOCKED that news coverage on this issue is so limited and casual. Especially considering it's happening in ALL reservoirs across ALL the western states, (not just Powell and Mead)! Again, don't stop, you guys are providing valuable information! AND even if it's just a quick UPDATE video, I BEG you guys to let us know what happens to that poor unfortunate boat owner. PLEASE! I'm very confident MANY OF US are going to be watching for that UPDATE, (I know I can't shut my mouth about it)! Breaks my heart, Honest.

[@JC-tn9iv]

I think main stream media don’t want the citizens to know about it because they’d find out that the government isn’t doing anything to fix/stop the problem!

[@JS-sh3nq]

The owner of the houseboat has such a great attitude for his situation. Best of luck to him.

[@debracollins4756]

He needs to eat more. Was way to thin for his age.

[@VanIperenTrucking]

@@debracollins4756 He is my wifes uncle. He has cancer and refused treatment. He bought the boat for his last hoorahh.

[@87blacknchrome]

@@VanIperenTrucking Oh wow thats bad then! Hope Heavy D and the crew can get that boat back on the water! I hate cancer!

[@chrisgunderson7959]

@@VanIperenTrucking he seems like a really nice guy, hope someone can help him out.

[@MeBe35]

@@VanIperenTrucking Did you see that HeavyDSparks was looking for his info? Hopefully he can get him some help.

[@chicofrijoles]

I love your editing, not boring to watch. Interesting subject matter, but the cutaways and info and storytelling - it's awesome. Well done.

[@pdevine4652]

the documenting you are doing is very important and historic. thank you for being witnes! best to you, your family and the millions affected by this tragic climate event!

[@Thekickbackartist]

You two are classacts. The genuine goodness you both exhibit is top notch. Bless you both

[@TheOtherMeLV]

950 is the elevation that we can still generate power up to now because they changed the turbines. At 895 we become Dead Pool

[@vegaschefandrew]

@Sin City Outdoors Absolutely love that you're putting all of this out there for people to see. As a 20+ year resident of Vegas, it's a sad situation we're dealing with. Can you please highlight something else? At one point, Nevada offered to build, maintain and PAY for desalination plants on the Californian coast. They declined

[@vegaschefandrew]

In 2018, in response to Vegas adding a desalination plant in CA, the GM of Southern Nevada Water Authority said.... "We just simply don't need the water bad enough right now to move forward with that kind of hundreds of millions of dollars - or even billions of dollars - in capital investments for additional water supplies," I bet he's thinking differently now.

[@krabysniper]

Look at satellite images of the lake mead and Las Vegas area from 1980 through 2021, doesn't require a masters degree to figure out where the water is going, and it IS NOT because of "climate change".

[@ginnymoon2710]

Call Heavy D Sparks! His whole crew is awsome!

[@TechGorilla1987]

I would watch that.

[@SinCityOutdoors]

That would be cool… I’ll try to reach out to some people to see if we can VLOG it

[@ericinvegas5143]

@HeavyDSparks would most definitely be the right guy for the job...

[@jay78l76]

Heavy D Sparks definitely

[@jettyeddie_m9130]

Yea he’ll fill the lake back up and make a youtube video about it 🤣😂🤣😂

[@markstrachan2402]

Stumbled across your videos and I think they’re fantastic. Good to see there is still people like you two. Cheers

[@AL-qr4vf]

You guys are badasses! It’s always a good feeling when I see good people do good things. Just by talking to the man you guys made his day. Thanks guys. I’m subbing after the period at the end of this sentence.

[@lewisak8]

You guys were awesome to help this guy out by putting a shout out in your video! You guys are my new favorite channel, love the updates on the lake, I live in Tucson so that lake has an impact on us here. Awesome job again you guys!

[@mikealsleben4671]

Great videos guys! Very informative! Catching fish is not all there is to fishing trips. Great to see you help out other people in the process. Sad to see lake Mead in such turmoil. But we do it to ourselves. But the greatest thing about your videos is, it's great to see a father and son spending time with each other and having fun! The world would be a better place if more fathers would set good examples like you do!! Be safe and good luck fishing!

[@lmcwill0502]

Thank you both for keeping us updated . It's scary everytime I see how low that water is getting.

[@Pablo-bo2ru]

I see this man and his son and I can’t help but feel the emotions. I’m 21. My father worked his whole life coming from another country, despite anything; I believe we’ve achieved a true American dream. One day I’ll have kids of my own and I want to bring him to fish. How can we contribute?

[@JohnSmith-jg5qd]

Waiting on that next water level update. Keep up the good work.

[@richardj6593]

You Sir, have a great dad! And, you Sir have a great son. You have something that very few people EVER have in life. Never let it die.

[@juztyn00]

You guys are becoming the best news source on Lake Mead.. keep up the good work!

[@Slow_As_We_Go]

Thank you guys for everything you’re doing to bring awareness to this scary situation! Living in Las Vegas and seeing this has made me realize it’s time to go!! And Heavy D to the rescue!! Bad ass y’all reached him with your videos!!

[@MrRusty-fm4gb]

I kinda skimmed through the video but immediately commented about heavy d sparks. Is he going to help get the boat unstuck with his crane-mounted HEMTT?

[@bryonmurray1250]

I was wondering if you and your son have ever gone and looked at all the structures that were left behind when the dam was built and if they're out of the water now that the water level is down?

[@davidries24]

Love the updates! Pops and Junior keeping us all informed..awesome work boys!