[Carpenter] Spring Development

[Kevin Carpenter]

This is great Grant!  Exactly what I was looking for.

I hadn't even considered cost-share for this.  Honestly, I'd just like to
have another viable water source on the property.

Cheers!

Kevin

> Kevin,
>
> There is not currently cost-share available in our county for spring
> development.  I am personally no expert on spring development.  I have
> never participated in the construction of one.  So you will have to take
> what I am trying to convey with a grain of salt.
>
> My first recommendation is to look at the current outlet, and see if there
> is any way of restoring it.  I have heard of springs being plugged up with
> moss and debris, this can sometime  be solved by simply applying an air
> pressure hose to the outlet of the spring, so as to blow all of the debris
> off of the inlet manifold.  You will just have to try and assess the
> situation to see if repairing the old system is an option.
>
> If restoring the existing outlet, is not an option, we have several
> drawings describing how to go about developing your spring.  Instead of me
> trying to e-mail you all of the pdfs, I will just give you the following
> web address.  This NRCS website contains all of the standard drawings for
> the different practices NRCS assists with applying.
>
> http://www.mo.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/cad/caddrwgs_list.asp
>
> After going to the above mentioned website, you can scroll down through
> the options and pick all of the practices that apply to you.  In this case
> you will be looking for the Key words: Spring Development.  I have listed
> some of the codes these drawings fall under to assist you with finding
> them.
>
> 29-L-52, 29-L-67, 29-L-68, 29-L-69, 29-L70, 29-N-77
>
> As you can see from these drawings, there are many options for developing
> a spring, all of which can be rearranged and revised to meet your specific
>  needs.  The basic concepts behind developing a spring  however are all
> very similar.  Ultimately, the goal is to retain the spring water for
> collection.  This can be done above or below ground with the aide of
> earthen berms or a mixture of rock, sand, and perforated tile.  After the
> collection point is developed , it then is necessary to pipe the water
> from that point to  a point of use.  For this you will want to pick a site
> that meets your intended needs for the water (accessible, flat, dry,
> etc.).  At this point you will need to decide on how you want the water
> delivered.  This can be in the form of a water tank, tire tank, straight
> outlet pipe, or anything else you think might work.  Hopefully this will
> aide you in thinking through your options.  If you decide what route you
> would like to take, and need further assistance, let me know, and I will
> try to hook you up with someone who has had a little more experience in
> this area.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
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