Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Pond Code: 378

Units: no.

C F R P Pr FS D O AL

Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 2

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 1

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 0

 Compaction 0

 Subsidence 0

 Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals -1

Excess Water

 Excess Water - Seeps -2

 Excess Water - Runoff, Flooding, or Ponding 2

 Excess Water - Seasonal High Water Table -1

 Excess Water - Drifted Snow 0

Insufficient Water

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Use of Irrigation Water 2

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Moisture Management 2

Water Quality Degradation

 Pesticides in Surface Water 0

 Pesticides in Groundwater 0

 Nutrients in Surface water 2

 Nutrients in Groundwater -1

 Salts in Surface Water 0

 Salts in Groundwater 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid -2 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

A water impoundment made by constructing an embankment or by excavating a pit or dugout.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Stabilization of the gully due to the embankment.

Reduced peak flows downstream from impoundment.

AL-Aso Land 

W-Water 

O-Other 

D-Developed 

FS-Farmstead 

Pr-Protected 

P-Pasture 

F-Forest 

R-Range 

C-Crop

Typical Landuse:

Seepage from ponded water.

Not Applicable

Provides permanent water storage for irrigation. 

Provides permanent water storage. 

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Concentrates salts and chemicals in one location where build up over time can occur.

Possible seepage from ponding of water.

Runoff and peak flows reduced. 

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

The action impounds water reducing the delivery of nutrients to surface water downstream.

Nutrients impounded could contaminate groundwater.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Because of aquatic animal feed or decaying vegetation, or from excessive nutrients in runoff

Not Applicable
 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 2

 Elevated Water Temperature 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

Air Quality Impacts

 Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors 0

 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 0

 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 0

 Objectionable Odors 0

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 2

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 0

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 0

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 2

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 0

 Inadequate Shelter 0

 Inadequate Water 5

Inefficient Energy Use

 Equipment and Facilities 0

 Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations 0

CPPE Practice Effects: 0 No Effect

5 Substantial Improvement -1 Slight Worsening

4 Moderate to Substantial Improvement -2 Slight to Moderate Worsening

3 Moderate Improvement -3 Moderate Worsening

2 Slight to Moderate Improvement -4 Moderate to Substantial Worsening

1 Slight Improvement -5 Substantial Worsening

Not Applicable

Suspended sediments are trapped.

Water released from impoundments may be warmer or cooler than receiving waters, depending on site conditions.

Not Applicable

Ponds provide plant and animal foods for certain fish and wildlife. 

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Available water to facilitate grazing management improves growth and vigor of plants.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Ponds provide stock water.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Plant and structure provide cover/shelter for fish and wildlife. 

Ponds provide water for wildlife; entrapment, especially of fish and salamanders, as waters recede or are withdrawn, should be 

minimized to the extent possible.

Impoundments create additional pond-type habitat/space for species requiring such habitat.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable