The drain pipe is collapsed and alongside of it the water is already starting to erode, it's making a tunnel alongside of it that is about 1/3 of the way through the dam. Cofferdam idea might work but this area of my property is fed by two larger canals one is about 16' wide and the other is just over 24' wide(this one I know cause it's where my bridge is that needs replacing.)

I think I will go clear the brush on what used to be a road on top and then try and break up the beaver dam as best I can and see what the water level does overnight and then reassess.

All my projects are on a budget too, it's more of a work with what I got system at my house. Sweat is low cost and currently so is gasoline.

Thank you for the help as always esshup it is always appreciated.