Farm Pond
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of this program is to assist landownders in the design and construction
of dams for the purpose of providing water for livestock and wildlife. The
water could also be used for recreation, flood storage and grade stabilization.
Eligible
sites:
Farm pond drainage areas must have at least 75% of the land treated with
terraces or permanent vegetation. Drainage areas of the proposed dam should
be at least 30 acres and not more than 320 acres. For sites with drainages
of approximately 30 acres or less, the NRCS should advise you if a water
and sediment control basin could best meet your needs. Drainage areas
of more than 320 acres will likely be cost Process:
Meet with your NRCS technician for
input on the proposed site for the dam, estimated size of the drainage
area and percentage of the drainage area that is adequately treated. How
to Apply: Have NRCS calculate the
size and percentage of land treatment in the drainage area and estimate
the cost of the structure. On an aerial photo, mark the proposed dam site.
Mail this map, the information and the application form located on the
facing page to the LPSNRD
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