Description:
Repair, retrofit, or expansion of existing agricultural pond systems, including aquaculture recharge ponds. Benefits may include water supply, erosion control, flood control, and sediment and nutrient reductions from farm fields.
Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit Policy
Maintenance Period: 10 Years
Spot Check Requirements: Annually
BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Actual cost - paid based on receipts. Maximum cost share amount $30,000 (75%) OR $36,000 (90%). Refer to AgWRAP Average Cost List for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
- Gallons of Water Storage Increased/Created (annually) and
- Acres Irrigated (annually) or
- Animal Type and Number
Reference Materials:
- Conservation Plan
- NC-AgWRAP 11 Signature Page
- Map with BMPs, Tract, Field, and Contract Numbers
- For 90% Cost share, upload NC-CSPs-1E form.
- Preliminary Site Assessment Form
- Inventory and Evaluation Form
- Cooperator Acknowledgment Form
- Operation and Maintenance Plan
- Signed and sealed engineering design
- AgWRAP Water Balance Tool Results
- Certificate of Completion (if applicable)
| CS2 Component | Unit |
|---|---|
| AgWRAP - Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit | Each |
| Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit- Engineering for embankment pond, low hazard (If using a Private Engineer Only) |
Job |
| Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit- Engineering for embankment pond, intermediate or high hazard (If using a Private Engineer Only) |
Job |
JAA:
Design must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer
Supporting NRCS Standards:
District Tools:
AgWRAP Water Balance Tool
Contract Folder Checklist - Ag Pond Repair/Retrofit
District Resources:
Ponds - Planning, Design, and Construction (NRCS Ag Handbook 590)
NC Mining Act and Agricultural Pond Construction FAQs
Engineering Resources:
Jurisdictional Determination / Hazard Classification Request (NRCS)
Emergency Action Template (Intermediate & High Hazard Dams)