Description: Baseflow interceptor means improving springs and seeps alongside a stream, near the banks, but not in the channel by excavating, cleaning, capping to collect and/or store water for agricultural use.  Benefits may include water supply, erosion control and flood control.

AgWRAP Baseflow Interceptor Policy 

Maintenance Period: 10 years

Additional Spot Check Requirements: None

BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Average and Actual costs for components on AgWRAP and ACSP average cost lists. BMP cap of $15,000.

CS2 Project Description examples

Expected Results:

• Acres irrigated (annually), or
• Number and type of livestock watered

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
• Operation and Maintenance Plan

JAA:
Design must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer

NRCS Supporting Standards:

• NRCS - 574 - Spring Development
• NRCS - 382 - Fence
• NRCS - 533 - Pumping Plant
• NRCS - 342 - Critical Area Planting
• NRCS - 484 - Mulching

• Streamside Subsurface Water Pick-up Planning Worksheet
• AgWRAP Baseflow Interceptor Webpage Summary
• Contract Folder Checklist - Baseflow Interceptor