YOU CAN’T HAVE A POND WITHOUT A DAM! LET’S BUILD THIS THING… CAT 313 CAT D5

The pond project is finally underway. In part 1 I cleared the land to start the pond project. In This video (part 2) I began construction of the dam. Check out the progress and stay tuned for more pond videos…
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[@Captain-Donut]

🙏❤️ Love as Always Scotland ❤️🙏

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Captain! 😀

[@rickallen9382]

I found your channel and I really like the way you explain what your doing. The bible class at the end is ĝreat ending

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Rick. I appreciate that and welcome to the channel!😀 God Bless, Sam

[@jimjennings1970]

I love diging ponds

[@tristardiggin]

I’m with you on that! I enjoy them too… Thanks, Sam

[@johnreed6195]

Love your videos, especially the messages at the end of the videos. God bless you for this and may the Lord bless you

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you John and I appreciate you supporting the channel. God Bless you as well… Sam

[@scotthensley5714]

Great video love watching an looking forward for next video god bless till next time

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Scott! 😀

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

Thanks for another great video and message. I cant wait to watch pt.3!

[@tristardiggin]

Wait no longer! I just posted part 3 to the channel…

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@tristardiggin ok! Thanks cant wait to watch it

[@6582rg]

You are one fine operator Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you I appreciate that…

[@jt7913]

Great Word Brother! I needed that! Thanks!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks JT!😀 I’m glad the message was a blessing.

[@scottspillanesr]

Your boldness is a blessing from God. I look forward to the message from each of the videos on your channel.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Scott!😀 God is definitely blessing the message and growing the channel to reach more folks. I’m glad you are enjoying the message and I appreciate you supporting the channel. God Bless, Sam

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam..Nice work Boss, Looking Good 👍🏻..Thank you for the Message, I appreciate ya Sir !! Take Care and Stay Safe !!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! 😀

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job & Message!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Greg, I appreciate that!

[@roxyevans3176]

Word!!! Great Message. I love your heart and boldness for Jesus!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Roxy! 😀

[@JerichoRally]

Great message, Sam! Video is on point as well. Can't wait to see it come together!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks!😀 The next video will definitely have some good stuff in it…🫣

[@axe609]

coming along nice.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks 👍

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Boy you’re living the life. That fly over was fun.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! I’m definitely enjoying this job.😀

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardigginI bet. Great message. Gods peace is the only real peace. I know I don’t find much peace in this world we are living in.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, I’m with you on that!

[@smithworx1091]

Lookin good Sam Bo! Thought I was gonna get to see the Hog work it's magic 😂

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Lindsey. The Hog works hard in part 3.😀

[@MMESITEPREP]

Looks like you are needing some help to run all those nice machines. I hope someone can stop by soon and give you a hand. Good job on the video and the message. 😁

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mike, Yup, if I just knew a good dozer man to help for a day! 😀

[@jimmytew9468]

Great message Sam! The core is looking good. You think there's enough topsoil for the back side of the dam. 😂 I'm guessing your enjoying the 313 that's a lot of digging. I'm looking forward to seeing your next video. How many bloopers are there on this job? I need a good laugh 🤣 Be Safe and GOD BLESS!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jim!😀 I think we may need a little more topsoil for the back.😳 There is definitely a big blooper coming up in the next video.😩 God Bless, Sam

[@spencer6764]

Awesome video Sammy 👍 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jon!😀

[@planeanddirtsimple]

Pond is looking good. Good job with the drone and great message on peace!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Kenny. I’m definitely enjoying this pond job.

[@mikec8519]

I like your pond build, nice project. Thanks for the great message.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike, I appreciate that! Sam

[@brianhubbard1621]

Thanks for the message,was one of your best! The content of the video was also some of the best,even better than letsdig18, keep at it,God bless you and the channel,thanks again!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brian!😀 Definitely trying hard to get better with each one. Sam

[@qualitydirtmoving]

I love pond videos

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! I enjoy watching pond videos too… Sam

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I like how you drew the outline of the pond with the dozer. I always thought CAD stood for Computer Aided Design. Apparently, it really stands for Caterpillar Aided Design. Who knew? Man, I really need this message. This has been the most stressful week I've had in the last 10 years, I think. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Glad the message was a blessing! Hope things get better this week Caterpillar aided design. I like it! God Bless, Sam

[@ryanmajors7947]

Are pretty guy like your videos I wish I could come down and run some equipment

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ryan, I appreciate that.😀

[@AllstarVentures]

It’s coming together, Sam. True peace comes from God 👍🏼 Keep clack a lackin

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Joey! Definitely a nice project to work on. God Bless, Sam

[@vincentpira]

Nice work Sam, awesome to see you getting into a larger pond project. It’s always good to see progress and growth.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Vincent, I appreciate it. Definitely looking to get into some bigger projects. This one has been great! Sam

[@kevindesha2959]

First time I’ve e seen ya build a pond with a DAM…can’t wait to see the results 😅

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, first pond that is this big. Definitely enjoying the project and learning a lot. Thanks

[@georgewindsor4182]

Since you’re a one man operation do you do your quotes by the job or by the hour You are an inspiration God bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks George I appreciate that! I generally estimate all jobs by the day. I figure approximately how long it will take any materials needed. Sam

[@charleswelch249]

You are doing a great job, but you can do it quicker by using the dozer to push in your cor between lifts. You do a lot of good for others.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Charles! I appreciate the tip. Definitely learning as I go on this one. Sam

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

Nice work as always and great message brother!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mark! 😀

[@terryholt2906]

Here in east Texas my brother n law digs the core out and I use the bottom of pond and push dirt in core and I pack with dozer and keep pushing to make dam love the show

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Terry. I appreciate you supporting the channel. Watched a few ponds being built on KZbin. This is the biggest one I have built. Definitely learning as I go. The way y’all do it sounds like it would work great. Sam

[@rodneystewart8958]

Are you going to the equipment expo in Louisville alot of channels are going your channel is among the best

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Rodney! I am going to the utility expo on the 26th and 27th. Looking forward to meeting folks who watch the channel. Sam

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

I wish I would have had that good dirt on my pond. Sure does make it easier. Blue grass is about the only good music these days.

[@tristardiggin]

Been meaning to watch your pond video to see how it went, will check it out. I agree, I enjoy bluegrass for sure. Bluegrass Jamboree is a great station. Streams live on the website and an app. Thanks, Sam

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Hey Sam great video and message. Just a suggestion to make it easier to follow the videos in sequence can you add them to a playlist series?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! I agree I do need to spend some time and group videos in a series…

[@pjs5191]

See ya in Louisville next week Sam! Be cool to finally meet ya. The world offers distractions as “peace”, Jesus offers eternal rest and peace as his.

[@tristardiggin]

The world is definitely full of distractions! I will take the Lord’s peace of the worlds peace any day. See you there! Looking forward to it…

[@aaronburford5701]

How in the world do even start to build a pond? This is amazing!

[@tristardiggin]

Well, you watch a lot of KZbin videos on building ponds. 😀 I have watched and learned a lot from guys who have some good videos for sure…

[@ethanboroski4902]

What did you charge in total for this project?

[@tristardiggin]

Haven’t finished it yet. I charge by the day. Still like several days on it…

[@ytwatcher01]

Why does only part of the dam get a core?

[@tristardiggin]

It just need a core at the base of it and it gets wider as it grows taller. Hope that answers the question…

[@Patrick-jt4dk]

Ok bad dirt so get good clay and pack right But who’s to say that any where in the pond that lets say 6” under the good clay is shit dirt again. So again it brings me back to the dams everyone puts. I’m only trying to understand that method versus just digging and packing without a damn. Maybe it’s to get rid of the dirt?.

[@tristardiggin]

You almost always have a mixture of good and bad dirt. You use the best dirt, good for packing, to build the dam. The rest can go on the backside of the dam to lessen the slope.

[@Patrick-jt4dk]

Why do you need a damn? What’s wrong with simply digging and skipping the damn. I’m in Louisiana and NO ONE has a damn so I’m just trying to understand the reason why most of the people do build a damn.

[@tristardiggin]

If you build a pond on flat or relatively flat ground you can dig a hole and hold water. When you build a pond on sloped ground you build a dam to hold back water. The higher the dam the more water you can hold.