I built 2 ponds with gov't "assistance" back in '03 and '07. First was 10 years interest free loan. Second was 50% cost share ($5500 from me). Both worked well and were set up NRCS, at least one came from the EQUIP program...not sure where the other was. I do know that you need to work with these folks, have them lay out (survey) the dam site and get a drawing prepared. Get your portion of the funding (if cost share) lined up. Both times I was initially told funds were all spoken for...and someone backed out. As I had all my ducks in a row with contractors ID'd I was able to grab the money and run with it. Worked well for me.

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