Today we find out what this is!

[GRADS]

You might remember that I found this a couple weeks ago. Today I'm going back to it with rope, a tape measure and a GoPro cam. People on my Facebook argued that it was either a well, and old shitter or a septic tank. Today we find out. Not thrilled about doing it myself.
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[Tishimself]

Don't do that dude. Are you out of your mind?? Knock that shit off. I mean it. don't make me come up there and kick your ass......:boxing8:

[SBS933]

It's definitely not a Well or a Shitter. It's either to put water in the Lake or Take it out. My .02 And if you slip, it could be your burial site.

[rivergames]

At least bring a GPS so when you get sucked into it, we can all watch where it leads too at the other end :partyguy:

[SBS933]

At least bring a GPS so when you get sucked into it, we can all watch where it leads too at the other end :partyguy: He won't like what he see's on the other end. Water pumps are the same thing as a jet on a jetboat. :hilarious:

[gn7]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGwPjNhMIZjbANxawY_EaTZfB7brxb0 1sSCMTKRU5mwv3S7FlJzQ

[GRADS]

Almost there!
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[Eli]

Almost there!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/padazesu.jpg

For Fucks sake Grads just don't get arrested! I'm going to Fresno next Friday and don't wanna make a trip to Folsom today!


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[GRADS]

I'm here. One thing I find interesting is the water level in it is the same as the lake which leads me to believe it's tied to it somehow. Any guesses on how deep it is?
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[rivergames]

Toss a M80 in it to clear the water out :shock:

[GRADS]

Toss a M80 in it to clear the water out :shock:

I thought about something like although homeland security is watching me from the dam.

[GRADS]

FYI... My camera has been to the bottom! :yikes:

[HB Vic]

My guess is its an intake structure from the old hydros that used to be there. The bolts on the top probably held the screens. It probably isn't very deep because the intake pipes/ducts are probably pretty close to the bottom of the lake.

But that's just a guess.

[GRADS]

It's so deep I lost the wifi signal on the GoPro. The video is sweet from what I could see.

[HB Vic]

Folsom had a hydro back in the late 1800's. One of the first ever. That looks like some pretty old shit to me. Gotta be what it is.

[ChumpChange]

FYI... My camera has been to the bottom! :yikes:

Were you able to bring it back up?

[Tishimself]

Folsom had a hydro back in the late 1800's. One of the first ever. That looks like some pretty old shit to me. Gotta be what it is.


What is a hydro??

[HB Vic]

What is a hydro??

Sorry, Hydroturbine Generator.

[Tishimself]

Sorry, Hydroturbine Generator.

OK, what is a hydroturbine generator?? pics please (if available)

[ChumpChange]

What is a hydro??

It's a boat race class. I prefer the Unlimited Hydros myself. :D

[78Southwind]

I'm here. One thing I find interesting is the water level in it is the same as the lake which leads me to believe it's tied to it somehow. Any guesses on how deep it is?
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Damn, it looks like the Lake drained another 3 to 4ft.

[GRADS]

Were you able to bring it back up?

Yes, I strapped a flashlight to the GoPro and attached that to a rope and dropped it to the bottom. I was only able to watch on my phone until the wifi signal got dropped. I'm getting off the water now and heading home. We'll see what's down there when I get home and download the video.

[GRADS]

Damn, it looks like the Lake drained another 3 to 4ft.

It did. In one week.

[SnoC653]

Why are you filming an intake? I thought you were looking for a missing plane. Anyways, about all they find in the intakes for our hydro plant are really big catfish.

[Tishimself]

It did. In one week.

Seriously?? I'm gonna take the boat to Havi and store it there..I can just drive out I guess....

[Tishimself]

What you REALLY need to do is get a good quality metal detector. Hell, no has ever scanned that area...when it went underwater, there weren't any....God knows what you could dig up out there....

[HB Vic]

Why are you filming an intake? I thought you were looking for a missing plane. Anyways, about all they find in the intakes for our hydro plant are really big catfish.

My guess is corroborated. Intake correct?

[GRADS]

Okay, so I'm watching the videos now. It is not an intake. I'm not sure what it is. The cement stops about 4' down and it turns into natural soil. So far I've seen gold...yes gold and a couple fish. You can also see the different soils and rocks as it gets deeper...and it gets dark! I have to figure a way to edit the videos and post them.

[SBS933]

So it's a breeding box for fish ?

[GRADS]

Pretty sure it's a well or something to do with an old gold mine. It was about 50' deep.

[SBS933]

Pretty sure it's a well or something to do with an old gold mine. It was about 50' deep. Well aren't square, weir boxes are though and I don't ever remember seeing a Silver or Gold mine looking like that, But an Intake filled with rock to keep fish out makes more sense to me.

[GRADS]

The top couple feet is square the rest of it is round. Definitely not an intake or weir. If I figure out how to post the video you will see.

[Tishimself]

The top couple feet is square the rest of it is round. Definitely not an intake or weir. If I figure out how to post the video you will see.

Upload it to youtube, post up the link on here...

[SBS933]

O.k. cause wells are usually 16" Steel pipe, all the way to the top with a bolt on flange even if it is a submersible pump. Like Vic said those studs are a D.G.A. for a screen, Probably for an intake.

[GRADS]

This is right where the old town of Mormon Island is located. More than likely this thing dates back to the 1800's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormon_Island,_California

[GRADS]

Upload it to youtube, post up the link on here...

The videos are 200+ megs. Mrs. Daytona will be home soon and she's good at this stuff. I'll have it posted a little later.

[Eli]

The videos are 200+ megs. Mrs. Daytona will be home soon and she's good at this stuff. I'll have it posted a little later.

She will be BUSY tonight!


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[GRADS]

Here's a picture of my computer. This is down about 5 feet.
30306

[SBS933]

You need to find a historian now. ANSWERS

[GRADS]

Here's a video that I filmed off of my computer, its really crappy.....the real video is much better quality. This was about the first 10-15 feet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ISodO16NrU

[78Southwind]

Here's a video that I filmed off of my computer, its really crappy.....the real video is much better quality. This was about the first 10-15 feet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ISodO16NrU

Ok, where's the gold?:biggrin:

[Tishimself]

Here's a video that I filmed off of my computer, its really crappy.....the real video is much better quality. This was about the first 10-15 feet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ISodO16NrU

I'm thinking it's a well....an old one....but a well...

[Napanutt]

The videos are 200+ megs. Mrs. Daytona will be home soon and she's good at this stuff. I'll have it posted a little later.

Nice! Admission that the wife is good for more than bringing home the bread. :D

[ChumpChange]

I'm guessing its the Chimney of an ancient under dweller's house.

[SnoC653]

If there were underground mines, it could be an air shaft to let in fresh air. But that would mean either a grate or a big tunnel at the bottom. A wier or intake of some sort, would have a tunnel about the same size as the intake.

How many of the cross braces were there on the way down to the bottom?

[GRADS]

How many of the cross braces were there on the way down to the bottom?

There was just that one near the surface. It's hard to tell from the videos but it almost looks like it opens up a little at the bottom.

[riverrunner1984]

Time to break out the scuba equipment for the next time...

[GRADS]

Time to break out the scuba equipment for the next time...

After seeing what's on the video I don't care if there was a pot of gold at the bottom....I wouldn't go in that thing.

[GRADS]

Here's one video....the quality still sucks. I'm uploading another one that is better quality and shows more. This was the first video without the flashlight as you can see at about 25' it gets dark. The camera was also bumping off the wall.:thumbsdown. In this video you can see gold at :18-:20 but it doesn't show up on the youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydX9eIVit30

[28eliminator]

Looks like you found a hole in the ground :)


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[Eli]

Well what a well


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[mrs.daytona]

The videos are 200+ megs. Mrs. Daytona will be home soon and she's good at this stuff. I'll have it posted a little later.


Nice! Admission that the wife is good for more than bringing home the bread. :D

BTW...I take no credit or responsibility for the quality of these videos. I tried to help, gave a couple of tips....but Grads wanted to do it on his own :)

[Eli]

BTW...I take no credit or responsibility for the quality of these videos. I tried to help, gave a couple of tips....but Grads wanted to do it on his own :)

I told you once you let him off the mantel and put him in his underoos he was gonna start making demands :D


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[GRADS]

Still not the best video but here is another one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHIhNMCWTuk

[GRADS]

http://youtu.be/fqB_PbnRUc0

[Ziggy]

Is this the lowest you've seen the lake?
Gonna be a scary year if there isn't some rain in the forcast.:o

From my POS T-mobile thingie

[GRADS]

Here's another boring video...there's a fish at 1:15. I showed another one of the HD videos to my friend who does gold panning and he agrees it was gold that we saw and it could actually be a vent shaft for one of the gold mines. It seems to open up at the bottom.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2vkkJ5VxW8

[Ziggy]

Here's another boring video...there's a fish at 1:15. I showed another one of the HD videos to my friend who does gold panning and he agrees it was gold that we saw and it could actually be a vent shaft for one of the gold mines. It seems to open up at the bottom.

There's gold in them thar hills.
Hire Scott Meisterheim to get it out for you:D

[rivergames]

Grab some scuba gear. I will come up this weekend and lower you in. 50/50 on the profit sound about right? :fishing1:

[3queens]

get a bucket
drag bottom for some gas gold

[GRADS]

get a bucket
drag bottom for some gas gold

What is gas gold?

[ptc]

I cant believe you all are so interested in GRADS HOLE!..... and for what its worth its an ASS-HOLE... literally!!!

This 3x3 concrete box is the top section of a Septic Tank where the cover used to be for access... I have one in my front yard.... if you want me to drop my go-pro in and see some live baby ruths floating past, I can - LOL!!!!


I thought this was a BOATING SITE.... not Mutual of Omahas Discovery Kingdom!!! lol

[GRADS]

I cant believe you all are so interested in GRADS HOLE!..... and for what its worth its an ASS-HOLE... literally!!!

This 3x3 concrete box is the top section of a Septic Tank where the cover used to be for access... I have one in my front yard.... if you want me to drop my go-pro in and see some live baby ruths floating past, I can - LOL!!!!


I thought this was a BOATING SITE.... not Mutual of Omahas Discovery Kingdom!!! lol

Your septic tank is 50' deep?....I doubt it. I've torn up probably over 100 septic tanks so I know what they look like, this was not one.

Edit: I agree this is a boating site so until I start boating again I will stop posting the things I find on the water.

[Eli]

Your septic tank is 50' deep?....I doubt it. I've torn up probably over 100 septic tanks so I know what they look like, this was not one.

Edit: I agree this is a boating site so until I start boating again I will stop posting the things I find on the water.

How is it that I'm not surprised that you "tore up over 100 septic tanks"?????




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[riverrunner1984]

eff that, KEEP posting the things you find on the water Grads!!!
I personally enjoy it, especially when I am here working....It keeps me entertained!

[Ziggy]

Lol, a 50' shitting hole. :p imagine the echoing bowels:D:D

From my POS T-mobile thingie

[3queens]

What is gas gold?

dam fat fingers
ment gold for gas====for boat
:drinkin: