Description: Construct agricultural ponds for water supply for irrigation or livestock watering. Benefits may include water supply, erosion control, flood control, and sediment and nutrient reductions from farm fields.
AgWRAP Water Supply Reuse Pond Policy
Maintenance Period: 10 Years
Additional 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:
- Volume of Water Storage Increased (gallons), and
- Acres Irrigated, 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 (completed by engineering/soils staff)
- Operation and Maintenance Plan
- Cooperator Acknowledgment Form
- AgWRAP Water Balance Tool (download File 1, contact the AgWRAP Coordinator for assistance)
- Inventory and Evaluation Form
- Certificate of Completion
| CS2 Components | Units |
|---|---|
| AgWRAP - Agricultural Water Supply/Reuse Pond | Each |
| AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLY/REUSE POND ‐ Engineering for embankment pond, low hazard (If using a Private Engineer only) | Job |
| AGRICULTURAL WATER SUPPLY/REUSE POND ‐ 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.
NRCS Supporting Standards:
District Tools:
AgWRAP Water Balance Tool (download File 1, contact the AgWRAP Coordinator for assistance)
Contract Folder Checklist - Ag Water Supply/Reuse Pond
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)