unclogging a massive beaver dam. 12/27/22

#beaverdamremoval #culverts #oklahoma #unclogging
FAQs/Why would they do that?! Answers
We are so glad you are here! Welcome to our channel!
1. We are in Oklahoma near the Arkansas border.
2. We do this on a volunteer basis.
3. Kim aka Mom is retired. Jennifer owns her own business as a massage therapist.
4. We film multiple locations in one day since we can’t go out all the time given Jen’s full time job. You may not see all the locations we filmed that day in one video.
5. You may see other people in our videos at times including Granny aka Sue (mom’s mom), Jeff (Kim’s husband and Jennifer’s dad), or Jessica (Jennifer’s little sister) and Lucy (our beautiful, amazing, wonderful dog).
6. Many wonder why we put stuff down culverts. A few reasons: it provides help for wildlife, we like to and it would have gone downstream anyway. If it blocks another culvert then we will take care of that too but most of the locations we visit are in incredibly rural areas where there won’t be another culvert for miles.
7. We care about wildlife and never want to cause harm to them. The only reason we will clear a beaver damn is if it is threatening land or roads that can not be accessed any other way. It may not be the road directly within sight but a farm road close by.
8. We appreciate advice in the comments. We understand that we will receive constructive criticism in the comments. What we won’t allow is the calling of names, derogatory terms, or just plain calling us stupid or idiots. We are all adults here and the internet is already a largely negative place as it is, let’s not add to it. We are people doing our best to help our neighborhood and planet by picking up trash and clearing culverts. Why do we deserve hate for that?
9. You may not agree with or like the way we did something but that doesn’t mean we did it wrong. There is a right/wrong way to dismantle a bomb. Clearing culverts is up for interpretation to the one doing the work.
10. We hope that you enjoy our videos and will keep coming back for more! Any other questions you have feel free to ask in the comments.
we find and clear the majority of this beaver dam that was flooding the road. we left some of the water because we didn't want to completely make the beavers lose their home. just enough water to keep the road from flooding. the tracks are probably beaver we realized later.

[@wildflowers1914]

Hello All! Mom here. I wanted to address some of the comments I have seen on this video and a few others. They have made remarks about my daughter, Jennifer, saying that she doesn’t ever help me or makes me do the bulk of the work. Firstly, I absolutely, respectfully disagree with any comment that says anything like that. Second, I want you all to know that I am strong and very capable of doing this work. If I don’t want to do it or don’t think I can then I don’t and if she tried to hinder me she would not win. 😂 Third, my daughter is a deep tissue massage therapist who knows how injuries can happen and always keeps my well-being in mind when we go out and informs me of ways to keep from getting injured. Lastly, my daughter owns her own business as a massage therapist (which is a very physical job) and usually works a 45-50 hour week. Most of the time working an 8-10 hour day. Some of the videos you watch she has already worked a long day and still comes out with me. There are times where she is exhausted but still wants to help. She has already given of her time, effort and generosity of her heart to help others with their aches and pains all day but she still wants to give more back to others. She does all of the filming and setup of the cameras. She does all of the editing and uploading to KZbin. And now she is working hard to make sure the subtitles are working properly for those that are deaf or use another language. We use her truck and she has to clean the inside and out every time we get home. She is incredibly talented and hardworking and helps both myself, her dad and granny with numerous projects and keeps our bodies going with massage. Please, please give her the respect she has earned and deserves by not criticizing her work ethic. It hurts my heart and her feelings to think that y’all believe she is lazy or taking advantage of me. I love her and hope that you all can see her amazing qualities too. Thank you respectfully, Mom ❤

[@TomboySue]

You go girl. Mama Bears are the best ❤

[@KatherineUribe-1]

That's right! Tell it like it is. Nobody should be judging anyone anyway: that job was taken by a Higher Authority long ago.

[@katmalone3696]

You shouldn’t judge someone over just watching it on a video unless you know the person another situation never judge. I’m using 2023 as a year of kindness. If you cannot spread kindness do not spread hate. It’s the little things that mean a lot to people when you say please and thank you or you complement them on their job instead of bringing everyone down. Try a little kindness next time you think about getting mad because people aren’t cateringTo you or things are not going fast enough for you.

[@jenoufan]

Thank you both! You are equally amazing and hard working to those of us that watch all of your videos❤

[@kyliemunday]

Well said. I think our younger generation forget we enjoy hard work. It is fun and fulfilling to some of us. And yes please don’t tell us we can’t do something. 🤗 We will just wait till your not around and go for it. Be happy for others and don’t try to put people down.

[@martinmarsola6477]

A nice dam dismantling. Thank you ladies! ❤❤😊😊

[@RLee-zs1ds]

Great job ladies, keep up the good work.

[@kimbid44]

Time for higher waders. Be careful ladies! Awesome job!

[@jennyprintannier7652]

Mumma is a machine 💪💪💪 you girls are awesome….loved this video ❤

[@lynnduncan6139]

You ladies are the stuff of beaver nightmares. Well done!

[@georgecaspira3637]

Great work ladies...

[@KathyEvans]

And here come us Dam Buster fans! Great job ladies! Thanks for this great content

[@starlight-wj5nc]

Looks like mom is enjoying her self good to see mother and daughter doing that type of activity together...good job! ✊🏿✊🏿

[@johnmoore8016]

Ladies HINTH did you ever think to doing this? you two are soemthing else. From your actions you two are not afraid of hard work. Bravo Zulu for the job you two did. I going to try and watch all of your videos. (the widle life people planted some beavers in the swamps where my farm was in Tenn and we didn't realize what they were doing until we saw the leaves on the trees dying because of the water was backed up around them. We took care of the beaver dams with some dymite but it was a never ending battle. Thanks for a very good video. )Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA).

[@CryogenicFire]

Superb work there ladies 👍

[@17hatters]

You are both working incredibly hard. Thank you both❤

[@tracyclose8313]

Great job as always love watching your videos ❤

[@DDriveNFst]

Post 10 taught you ladies well nicely done!!!!! Have a great day!!!

[@donaldbarr8300]

You Ladies are making my back hurt just watching! Great work!

[@Mike-we4xo]

One thing is for sure that is hard work. You both kicked a whole bunch butt. Great work.

[@brettboulette5106]

I admire your work it's good some parents teach their children what work is God bless you both

[@karenberhow7483]

Those beaver sure know how to build a dam!

[@KatherineUribe-1]

I believe those are barn swallow nests. They use the mud to construct them. Post10 has pointed them out in other culverts.

[@stacydavies3848]

Go girls, great job ☺️ xx

[@Guitarzan8]

Good for you ladies! I hope you had fun. That monster dam needed a backhoe, but y’all did it!

[@user-wv4bw5wh1j]

Яка важка праця, але ви як завжди справились, чудова робота

[@marjolein523]

Well done, ladies!!!

[@MeeresherzRuegen]

Such an amazing video! Love it💕

[@culvertsandmore]

Thank you so much!!

[@MeeresherzRuegen]

@@culvertsandmore since you ve been upload videos, Im excited to see every single content you have. Thanks a lot! 💕

[@jenoufan]

Amazing job ladies! I know this has to take a lot of hard work including all the behind the scenes stuff you do to get ready for it. Thanks for your hard work! 😊

[@culvertsandmore]

Thank you so much!!

[@lbl9066]

You ladies are doing a great job. Strong hands to pull, strong legs to stay up in the water….I enjoy watching you.

[@MrFruitgum]

If you don't may I suggest that you both have those ropes that attach to your glasses so if they do fall off you will still have them. Love how you both support each other, keep it up ladies. Love the UK

[@culvertsandmore]

Great tip!

[@tracyclose8313]

Personally I think you just love 💕 playing in water and and any horrible comments are not worth reading. Your daughter helps you just as much 😊

[@abarton1978]

That was fun to watch 😁

[@abbym1976]

This is on my bucket list to do before I die. I’m envious!

[@rongregor75]

Expellant Work Ladies. You have Great Understanding of the dam construction and Work Well as a Team. I am Impressed. I look forward to your Future Endeavors...

[@roseannevillalobos3949]

Ladies you did a great job. Post 10 would be proud of you.

[@dane140701]

Good on you mom absolutely fabulous work that was one hell of a dam and you showed it what for

[@amelophile]

Thanks Girls 👍😊

[@josephscally6270]

Great job. I wish I had Mom's stamina.

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺🥰 Great job ladies! Please be careful. Aloha 🥰🌺

[@blainerudy2255]

what a huge challenge that was, but great job girls. as for Jennifer, every video that I've seen ,she jumps into action.. so never mind the haters! Keep up the good work and the videos.

[@culvertsandmore]

Thank you 🤗

[@17hatters]

Exactly what I’ve been saying! I think people just assume the mom is too old to do this because they physically can’t do squat. Jenn is always there to help and do her best. I can’t imagine working a full days work and then going out to do this too. Incredible.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

I love it! Add a shovel to your beaver dam/culvert cleaning artillery; it will make all the difference. Good job, friends!👍🏼😊🌻

[@elemar5]

Or even a spade for digging. Shovels are for moving stuff.

[@dolorescoelho4282]

Love you both. You're amazing. Thank you for all the great videos, Mom and Jen.

[@franhibbs2494]

Love your pink gloves and I agree with you regarding negative comments. If they do not like what they see. They can keep scrolling but you are both very hard workers!

[@camel1945]

Nice and perfect work thanks!!

[@jrjames1196]

Hornets, snakes, mosquitos oh my! blocked culverts in the south are an adventure! Thank goodness for cold weather.

[@culvertsandmore]

You got that right!

[@lisamccleary1637]

Y'all need some waders playing in all that water lol

[@katmalone3696]

What made you ladies decide to go out and bust dams? I know it’s hard work, but it seems very enjoyable to both of you. I enjoy watching and will continue to do so. KAT from Birmingham Alabama

[@culvertsandmore]

We were already doing trash pickup and culvert cleaning when we happen upon quite a few beaver dams in our area. We don’t want to completely destroy their habitat but just drain it enough so it doesn’t flood the road. Thanks for the question and the view!

[@stacy5445]

I love watching all of the culvert busting videos! Great job!

[@ralphbranham8663]

You ladies always make a great team

[@17hatters]

Love this girls! Great job

[@BoHolbo]

I think it’s safe to say that Post 10 would approve! 😀

[@Tapislebear]

I think this may be my favourite video! You are awesome ladies! Love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mhenhawke5093]

Good job ,it would be nice to see the other end once in awhile and the debri floating down stream. Thanks for sharing.

[@wild971]

Keep up the good work ladies ☺️

[@daciatravel.647]

Very nice work,

[@randybedker1584]

Great job ladies.

[@blueneeson9888]

Thanks a Brilliant Video From Blue

[@paulacrum8086]

Great job Ladies!

[@robertrockwell7581]

nice work. it will drain down a lot. stay safe.

[@user-jo5rx7zq9y]

Какие же вы молодцы! Браво!

[@dariomoreno2216]

Look like a lot of fun!.

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I can hear the beavas now. One to two hours to get it back in shape? Yuuup, sounds about right.

[@lbl9066]

What a strong flow, beautiful

[@LynnGorman]

You two have strong arms! Mine would be hurting too much about half the time that you have been at it!

[@jamestboehm6450]

That woman has a lot of spunk. I need a person like that to help with my garden. Life would be a whole lot easier.

[@suzanneholdsworth7869]

She really gets stuck in doesn't she

[@GaiaForeverTV]

Nice job (I love the sound of water). I became a fan of this kind of videos.🙂Little message from France.

[@centexan]

Wow! That was like draining a small lake. Good job!

[@safphirecherry4311]

Wowwwww you two women are wonderfully brave...I love it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@charlescroney2742]

Awesome great work girlie I support you both 100%

[@DouglasCarrington-dc4vw]

WONDEFUL JOB!!!

[@meintsgwen]

I love watching your videos. This one especially. You are the first ladies I have seen doing this. See men, ladies can do it too

[@camel1945]

Hi Ladies very good work thanks!!

[@crestinamartinez5196]

Yall did a very great job ladies yall are awesome from TEXAS

[@iap-ug3oy]

Well done ladies…….Good work……

[@timothyryan4523]

Great job lady’s you would put some men to shame the way you 2 worked (That include me)🇦🇺

[@lightwavz]

I'm thankful KZbin finally got around to recommending this channel to me! New subscriber! Hope to follow your journey as you continue your work!

[@sandratabron7337]

Great job

[@kellyhymes2600]

That was a very satisfying video!! Thanks for your hard work

[@culvertsandmore]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomas10311]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@dariomoreno2216]

Hi lady's I love your video.

[@jenniferjohnson7955]

Great team work!

[@culvertsandmore]

Hello fellow Jennifer!

[@donna-marieosullivan6590]

When you get all the sticks etc off the top and your just pulling mud, try stamping and twising on the mud with your boots and you'll find it breaks down the mud so you don't have to keep pulling so much. I watch Post 10 and Terrell Spivey do it, it really helps. Maybe give it a try. Terrell calls it the dam dance lol.

[@PulsePersonalTraining]

Strong work! Stay hydrated!

[@trish8406]

Good job ladies

[@GlamorGrowthTravelwithMica]

Thank you!!!!

[@maxallen-macdonald8791]

Really enjoyed your efforts on this one, ladies! And mom, tell the critics to be quiet and since they seem to know "best", lol, let them make their own videos and we can all critique them they way they do yours. Armchair warriors, really.

[@jeffvirosztko5241]

Both of you did a wonderful job 👏

[@camel1945]

Very good job don't care about the comments!! Thanks

[@skydiverdude1620]

Great Video that was awesome !!!

[@culvertsandmore]

We love your videos too!!

[@carolrogers5626]

MaMa you are a workhorse!! Jennifer, I have to hand it to you going in so deep with your waders!! Great work to the both of you! Here in Southern Califorina, I think the only water we get is from a hose! lol I would love to be someplace to do what you do! Right up my alley!!!

[@racinewithlotsoftips2518]

Thank you for sharing

[@culvertsandmore]

Thanks for watching!

[@elenaperez2569]

Un trabajo duro , bien echo señoras

[@bishop_98]

Not trying to start an argument, but us men would get 3 or 4 swings into that with a rake then say "well, forget this!" then start looking up where to buy dynamite. Personally i blame Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. 🤣 Awesome videos, ladies. 🤜💥🤛 👍 👏

[@elemar5]

Once you get to a certain point in removal get on top of the dam and remove all the mud/grass from behind it. This will make things a bit easier.

[@noahgabriel210]

A before and after shot of the water level at the road would have been cool.

[@christopherort2889]

Cool video

[@jamesbailey586]

Good job lady's

[@LynnGorman]

Holy moly!

[@noahgabriel210]

I'm about the same size as you two and there is no way I could do even half that much work without having a heart attack.

[@randycharest4507]

I TOTALLY ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO LADIES ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE 😊

[@KMHH1976]

The one thing you should do to help clear dams like this is to view the other youtubers and how they do it for your safety as well as being able to clear it properly

[@culvertsandmore]

Thanks for the advice. We do this already 👍

[@ClayLoomis1958]

Only two things I can see that they might need to do; get taller boots, and remove the bigger logs and branches by hand before breaking out the rakes. Other than that, they seem to be on it.

[@suebusby]

I’ve seen post 10 do more dangerous things than these two ladies did.

[@teapot_]

Well done mum!

The perfect analogy of hot tub streams for Post10 fans.

[@jenoufan]

I watch post 10 but I’m not sure what this is referring to. Care to elaborate?

[@patriciaday3525]

New subscriber.. great work 💜