2010 Agricultural Water Resource

Development Workshop SeriesHOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE“PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT – THE PROCESS”

SUGGESTED STEPS FOR AGRICULTURAL POND

EVALUATION & APPROVAL TO BUILD

Note: This preliminary assessment does NOT constitute a formal soil or geologic investigation or a pond design, and should not be used for construction. The information on this form represents a preliminary site assessment to evaluate the feasibility of a potential pond site, and assist in determining the priority for engaging engineering services for a more thorough site investigation and design.

SUGGESTED STEPS FOR AGRICULTURAL POND

EVALUATION & APPROVAL TO BUILD

1. Contact NRCS/SWCD to complete Preliminary Site Assessment for New Ponds Review potential alternatives for agricultural water needs

Review potential regulatory requirements

Determine availability of technical and/or financial assistance

2. Secure preliminary pond layout (DLR Dam permit requirements)

3. USDA-FSA Farm Serial Number - initiate AD-1026 for Wetland Conservation (WC) certification; Confidentiality Agreement

4. No USDA-FSA Farm Serial Number, take Preliminary Site Assessment for New Ponds to Corps, DLR & DWQ for a preliminary assessment of regulatory requirements

5. Construct pond only after securing required permits and/or exemptions

JOHNSTON COUNTY SOILSBb—Bibb sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently floodedBnA—Blanton sand, 0 to 3 percent slopesBoA—Bonneau sand, 0 to 3 percent slopesUcC—Uchee loamy coarse sand, 6 to 12 percent slopesWaB—Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes

INFORMATION

Client Name: David B. Farmer Tract/Field: T2245, field 1

Mailing Address: 100 Harper Home Rd., Smithfield, NC

County of Pond Site: Johnston

Is the pond site located on a tract with a conservation easement? Yes x No

Purpose of Pond: Irrigation Livestock Water

What is the river basin? Neuse

PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT FOR NEW

PONDS

2011X

farm pond construction

Farm xxx, T2245, field 1

forested

Johnston

David B. Farmer

SITE CHARACTERISTICS• Estimated drainage area: 150 acres• Estimated pool area: 10 acres• Estimated depth of water: 8 feet• Estimated embankment height: 14 feet• Estimated length of dam: 150 feet• Hazard classification (if known): low• List soil map units in the area that are suitable for:

core trench offsiteembankment offsite

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PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT FOR NEW

PONDS

Is site’s topography generally suitable for an embankment or excavated pond, including an emergency spillway? __Y__ (Y/N) If No, explain in Notes Section.

Do the physical characteristics of the site appear suited for development of a pond that can address the purpose indicated above and satisfy the program requirements? __Y__ (Y/N) If No, explain in Notes Section.

Are there any known geologic or soil features that may restrict ability of pond to hold water, or require special design or construction? __Y__ (Y/N) If Yes, explain in Notes Section.

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Type of livestock No. of livestock Type of production operation

Complete for Livestock Water Ponds  Yes No Water is to be used for livestock

production. If yes complete below.x

Complete for Irrigation PondAcres to be irrigated: 150 acresCrops to be irrigated: corn & soybeansIrrigation method: travelling gun

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Estimated extent of wetlands and streamsIncluding isolated wetlands that may be exempt from the CWA, what is the estimated acreage of wetlands that will be permanently inundated by pond water or covered by the embankment/spillway? ____10_____ Acres May Include Isolated Waters __x__ Yes _____No Approximately how many linear feet of stream will be permanently inundated by pond water and/or filled by the embankment/spillway? __200____feet of stream inundated ____40____feet of stream filled by embankment

The attached information sheet on ponds and permitting issues has been discussed with the participant. The participant has been informed that obtaining permits is the responsibility of the landowner/participant.__x__ Yes _____No

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CONCLUSIONS

The information collected in this preliminary investigation applies only to the site identified on the attached location map.

Based on the preliminary assessment, this potential pond site can be considered for further site investigation. __x__ Yes _____No

Notes: marginal soil suitability; lacks adequate soils on site for core trench

Representative: Pat D. Tech Agency: Harris SWCD Date: 11-19-2010

Attach Map Indicating Site Location