Soil Erosion Control Measures Inspection Checklist
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Site Overview & Existing Conditions
Initial assessment of the land and existing erosion risks.
GPS Coordinates of Inspection Area
Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection
Brief Description of Site Topography (e.g., slope, aspect)
Dominant Soil Type(s) Present
Maximum Observed Slope Gradient (%)
Observed Evidence of Existing Erosion (e.g., gullies, rills, pedestals)
Current Land Use
Site Map/Aerial Photo (optional)
Inspector Name
Field Preparation & Tillage Practices
Evaluation of tillage methods and their impact on soil stability.
Tillage Method Used?
If 'Other' tillage method selected, please specify:
Average Tillage Depth (inches):
Is the field sloped? (Consider slope influence on tillage)
Describe any visible signs of tillage-induced erosion (e.g., rills, gullies):
Are tillage operations being conducted perpendicular to the slope?
Notes on field preparation and tillage practices:
Contour Farming & Terracing
Inspection of contour farming and terracing implementation and effectiveness.
Contour Length (meters)
Terrace Slope (%)
Terrace Construction Type
Describe any observed issues with terrace stability or contour alignment.
Are terraces showing signs of:
Terrace/Contour Alignment
Date of last terrace/contour maintenance
Cover Cropping & Crop Rotation
Assessment of cover cropping and crop rotation practices for erosion control.
What cover crops are currently being used?
If 'Other' was selected above, please specify the cover crop(s):
Estimated percentage of field area covered by cover crop:
What is the primary purpose of the cover crop(s)?
Date cover crop was planted
Describe the crop rotation sequence currently in use.
Is the crop rotation sequence documented and followed?
Conservation Tillage (No-Till, Reduced Till)
Review of conservation tillage techniques employed and their condition.
Tillage System Employed?
Residue Coverage (%)
Observed Issues with Residue Management
Compaction Assessment
Tillage Equipment Depth (inches)
Last Tillage Date
Any signs of wheel tracks or rutting?
Vegetative Buffer Strips & Riparian Zones
Inspection of vegetative buffers and riparian zones along waterways.
Buffer Strip Width (feet)
Dominant Vegetation Types in Buffer Strip (Select all that apply)
If 'Other' vegetation type selected, please specify:
Condition of Vegetation (Overall Health and Density)
Describe any signs of stress or disease observed in vegetation:
Estimated Percent Ground Cover by Vegetation:
Evidence of Invasive Species Present?
If invasive species are present, identify them and describe extent:
Is the riparian zone adequately protecting the waterway?
Buffer Strip/Riparian Zone Boundary Location (GPS Coordinates)
Wind Erosion Control (Windbreaks, Strip Cropping)
Assessment of measures taken to minimize wind erosion.
Are windbreaks present?
Average height of windbreak trees/shrubs (feet)
Estimated width of windbreak (feet)
What types of vegetation are used in the windbreak?
If 'Other' selected above, please specify vegetation types:
Are strip cropping practices implemented?
Approximate width of crop strips (feet)
Describe the condition of windbreaks/strip cropping (e.g., signs of damage, disease, inadequate growth)
Attach photos of windbreaks/strip cropping (optional)
Sediment & Runoff Management
Evaluation of practices to control sediment runoff and water quality.
Are sediment basins present?
Sediment Basin Capacity (cubic feet)
Sediment Basin Overflow Condition
Describe any observed issues with sediment traps or basins (e.g., excessive sediment buildup, structural damage).
Which of the following runoff management techniques are implemented? (Select all that apply)
Is there evidence of gully erosion?
Describe any observed sediment plumes in adjacent water bodies.
Maintenance & Condition
Overall assessment of the condition of erosion control measures and maintenance activities.
Estimated Erosion Rate (tons/acre/year)
Condition of Vegetation (Buffer Strips/Terraces)
Description of any observed damage or degradation
Date of Last Maintenance Activity
Estimated sediment accumulation at the base of terraces/buffers (inches)
Maintenance Issues Observed (Select all that apply)
Time of last inspection
Specific maintenance recommendations
Documentation & Record Keeping
Review of records related to erosion control planning and implementation.
Date of Last Erosion Control Plan Review
Summary of Erosion Control Plan (brief description)
Copy of Current Erosion Control Plan
Estimated Annual Soil Loss (tons/acre - if available)
Method Used to Estimate Soil Loss (if applicable)
Comments/Notes on Erosion Control Plan Updates
Date of Last Maintenance Log Review
Copy of Maintenance Log (if available)
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