Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Pond Permit Application
An application form to prepare for a farm pond permit. It gathers the site and design facts commonly requested by the permitting agency. Keep it with your farm records.
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What you fill in
- Applicant name
- Property location
- Purpose of pond
- Water source
- Proposed size and depth
- Dam and spillway plan
- Wetland or stream impacts
- Engineer or NRCS contact
- Signature
How to use this form
Fill it out at the time of the event, check it over, and store it where you can find it. Copy it for anyone who needs a record.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and USDA.
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