This is a pump diversion out of the Missouri River. There are no ponds associated with this application. Assess whether the soils are heavy in salts that could cause saline seep. According to the Richland County Soil Survey, the soils that will be irrigated with this project consist of Haverlon and Lohler soils. They are deep, moderately to well drained, nearly level soils on low terraces and flood plains.
Permeability is moderately slow and the available water capacity is high.
Runoff is very slow to slow and the hazard of erosion is slight. These soils are not prone to saline seep and are well suited to irrigation. Irrigation enhances crop cover during the growing season and provides more protection from wind and water erosion. Irrigation also increases plant residues returned to the soil. Soil structure is improved, microbe populations benefit from the added food source, and nitrogen fertility is enhanced.