Description: Remove sediment from existing agricultural ponds to increase water storage capacity. Benefits may include water supply, erosion control, flood control, and sediment and nutrient reductions from farm fields.
Agricultural Pond Sediment Removal Policy
Maintenance Period: 1 year - Cooperators are ineligible to reapply for assistance for this practice for this pond for a period of 10 years; unless the sedimentation is occuring due to no fault of the cooperator.
Additional Spot Check Requirements: None
BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Actual cost - paid based on receipts. Maximum cost share amount $7,000 (75%) OR $8,400 (90%). Refer to AgWRAP Average Cost List for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
- Volume of water storage increased or created
(difference in pond storage once sediment is removed).
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.
- Cooperator Acknowledgment Form
- Division Pond Sediment Removal Plan
| CS2 Components | Units |
|---|---|
| AgWRAP - AGRICULTURAL POND-Sediment Removal | Each |
JAA:
- Division Pond Sediment Removal Plan signed by a professional engineer or individual with appropriate job approval authority.
NRCS Supporting Standards:
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.
- Pond Sediment Removal Spreadsheet
- Agriculture Water Assessment Builder
- AgWRAP Water Balance Tool (download File 1, contact the AgWRAP Coordinator for assistance)
- Contract Folder Checklist - Ag Pond Sediment Removal