2010 Agricultural Water Resource Development Workshop Series 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. 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

Soil & Water Conservation

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

INFORMATION Client Name: David B. FarmerTract/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

2011 X 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 trenchoffsite embankmentoffsite 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 Type of livestockNo. of livestockType 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 Pond Acres to be irrigated: 150 acres Crops to be irrigated: corn & soybeans Irrigation method: travelling gun

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: Attach Map Indicating Site Location