Description:
Repair, retrofit, or expansion of existing agricultural pond systems, including aquaculture recharge ponds. Benefits may include water supply, erosion control, flood control, and sediment and nutrient reductions from farm fields.
Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit Policy
Maintenance Period: 10 Years
Spot Check Requirements: Annually
BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Actual cost - paid based on receipts. Maximum cost share amount $43,500 (75%) OR $52,200 (90%). Refer to AgWRAP Average Cost List for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
- Gallons of Water Storage Increased/Created (annually) and
- Acres Irrigated (annually) or
- Animal Type and Number
Reference Materials:
- Conservation Plan
- NC-AgWRAP 11 Signature Page
- Map with BMP location, fields, and roads.
- For 90% Cost share, upload NC-CSPs-1E form.
- Preliminary Site Assessment Form (completed by engineering/soils staff)
- Inventory and Evaluation Form
- Cooperator Acknowledgment Form
- Operation and Maintenance Plan
- AgWRAP Water Balance Tool Results (download File 1, contact the AgWRAP Coordinator for assistance)
Water Balance Tool Instructions - Certificate of Completion (if applicable)
| CS2 Component | Unit |
|---|---|
| AgWRAP - Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit | Each |
| Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit- Engineering for embankment pond, low hazard (If using a Private Engineer Only) | Job |
| Agricultural Pond Repair/Retrofit- 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
Supporting NRCS Standards:
District Tools:
AgWRAP Water Balance Tool (download File 1, contact the AgWRAP Coordinator for assistance)
Water Balance Tool Instructions
Contract Folder Checklist - Ag Pond Repair/Retrofit
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)
Permitting Resources:
USACE Exemptions to Permit Requirements
USACE Suggested Steps for Pond Eval & Approval
USACE Regulatory Request System (RRS)