Good job. Top the dam off with top soil,then seed and straw as soon as possible. I would extend the overflow pipes well away from the dam to protect the dam. More exspennsive but it will save you a lot of headache down the road..
Good points, going to work on it. Not sure if you saw the update on it filling up? Thanks ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A3ql_Swfl20.html
Earl A core trench is a solid clay core placed between and centered and continuous in the dam structure. It is one of the oldest ways to construct a reservoir (or pond). The issue He had here is that the core clay needs to be at a proper moisture content to make it compact into an impermeable barrier. Too wet and it will not compact, too dry and it just crumbles.
@@paulnelson9907 So, the idea would be to dig a trench IN the dam, along its full length, and then fill the trench with clay, so that the "core" of the dam would be the clay...... I think I've got it!! :-)
You asked earlier how far back you were eyeballing it, I'd say 4 or 5 years. I've watched you for a while. Did you ever shot it for maximum depth? Have you ever used diatomaceous earth, aka bentonite?
I'm a licensed civil engineer that has owned my own excavation business for 15 years. I've built a few. Just completed a project with 18 small bio retention ponds and 14,000 ft of roof drains. I'd say close to 100 of them.
Looking mighty good. My only thought is -is there enough dirt on the top of the overflow tubes??? There's going to be a lot pressure and volume when it gets that deep. Just wondering because a lot of tubes are 2-3 ' minimum under packed soil. I sure hope it doesn't blow out there
Weeeee rope line zip line. Grab rope swing on zip line and let go in the middle of the swim hole pond pool. Just have to protect little worms from Tuttles and nibble fishes 🐢🐟🐢🐟 oh no 🐊🐙🦕. They can have a drink too.🦌🦝🐿. M & T 🧍♂️🧍♂️
