Cost Share Programs - Agricultural Cost Share Program (ACSP)

Diversion

A Diversion means a channel constructed across a slope with a supporting ridge on the lower side to control drainage by diverting excess water from an area to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation and pollution from dissolved and sediment-attached substances.

Maintenance Period	10 years
BMP Units	Linear feet
Required Effects	Soil saved Phosphorus saved - (if erosion present) Acres affected (planted acres and drainage area)
JAA/NRCS Standards	ENG - 362 - Diversion ENG - 558 - Rooftop Runoff Management (supporting practice) ENG - 348 - Dam Diversion (supporting practice)
Cost Information	Average cost (75% or 90%)
CS2 Reference Materials	NC-ACSP 11 Signature Page Map with BMP location, fields and roads
Additional Spot-check Requirements	None

ACSP Policy Summary

Diversion

Design Standards

NRCS Diversion 362
NRCS Roof Runoff Structure 558
NRCS Dam, Diversion 348