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HOW 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 Secure preliminary pond layout (DLR Dam permit requirements) USDA-FSA Farm Serial Number - initiate AD-1026 for Wetland Conservation (WC) certification; Confidentiality Agreement No USDA-FSA Farm Serial Number, take Preliminary Site Assessment for New Ponds to Corps, DLR & DWQ for a preliminary assessment of regulatory requirements Construct pond only after securing required permits and/or exemptions JOHNSTON COUNTY SOILS Bb—Bibb sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded BnA—Blanton sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes BoA—Bonneau sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes UcC—Uchee loamy coarse sand, 6 to 12 percent slopes WaB—Wagram loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT FOR NEW PONDS 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? Purpose of Pond: Irrigation What is the river basin? Neuse Livestock Water Yes x No David B. Farmer X 2011 Farm xxx, T2245, field 1 farm pond construction forested Johnston PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT FOR NEW PONDS 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 offsite embankment offsite 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. PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT FOR NEW PONDS Complete for Irrigation Pond Acres to be irrigated: 150 acres Crops to be irrigated: corn & soybeans Irrigation method: travelling gun Complete for Livestock Water Ponds Yes x No Water is to be used for livestock production. If yes complete below. Type of livestock No. of livestock Type of production operation PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT FOR NEW PONDS Estimated extent of wetlands and streams Including 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 PRELIMINARY SITE ASSESSMENT FOR NEW PONDS 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