Water Runoff Analysis Checklist
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Site Assessment & Data Collection
Initial assessment of the agricultural site to identify potential runoff sources and collect baseline data.
GPS Coordinates of Assessment Start Point
Date of Site Assessment
Time of Site Assessment Start
Area of Field/Farm Under Assessment (hectares/acres)
Detailed Description of Field/Farm Topography & Vegetation
Land Use Types within Assessment Area
Site Map/Sketch (indicating drainage patterns, key features)
Dominant Soil Type(s) Observed
General Condition of Ground Cover (e.g., Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
Rainfall & Hydrologic Data Analysis
Reviewing rainfall patterns, intensity, and frequency, along with relevant hydrological data for the area.
Start Date of Rainfall Data Collection
End Date of Rainfall Data Collection
Average Annual Rainfall (mm/inches)
Maximum Hourly Rainfall Intensity (mm/inches/hr)
Rainfall Data Source
Description of Hydrologic Data Used (e.g., streamflow records, snowpack data)
Rainfall Data Files (e.g., CSV, Excel)
Recurrence Interval (for design storm - years)
Soil Characteristics & Infiltration
Evaluating soil types, permeability, and infiltration rates to understand water absorption capacity.
Soil Organic Matter (%)
Soil Bulk Density (g/cm³)
Soil Texture Class
Initial Infiltration Rate (mm/hr)
Steady-State Infiltration Rate (mm/hr)
Description of Soil Profile (layers, colors, consistencies)
Soil Texture Analysis Report (if available)
Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity (cm/hr)
Topography & Slope Analysis
Analyzing the land's slope and elevation to determine runoff pathways and potential accumulation areas.
Maximum Slope (%)
Average Slope (%)
Highest Elevation Point (GPS Coordinates)
Lowest Elevation Point (GPS Coordinates)
Contour Maps or Topographic Survey
Description of Terrain Features (e.g., gullies, depressions)
Dominant Aspect (Direction Slope Faces)
Agricultural Practices Evaluation
Assessing farming techniques (tillage, irrigation, fertilization, crop selection) and their impact on runoff.
Tillage Method Employed?
Fertilizer Application Rate (lbs/acre)
Types of Fertilizer Used (Select all that apply)
Irrigation System Description (Type, Frequency, Volume)
Irrigation Volume (gallons/acre/irrigation)
Crop Rotation Practices?
Describe Crop Rotation/Cover Cropping (if applicable)
Upload Field Map/Layout (showing planting areas)
Runoff Modeling & Estimation
Using appropriate models (e.g., NRCS Curve Number method, SWAT) to estimate runoff volume and peak flow rates.
Modeling Approach Selected
Rainfall Intensity (in/hr)
Curve Number (CN)
Area (acres)
Estimated Runoff Volume (acre-feet)
Peak Flow Rate (cfs)
Model Input Data Description (e.g., data sources, assumptions)
Model Input File(s)
Water Quality Assessment
Sampling and analyzing runoff water for pollutants (sediment, nutrients, pesticides) to determine water quality impacts.
pH Level
Turbidity (NTU)
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) (mg/L)
Nitrate-N (mg/L)
Phosphate-P (mg/L)
Pesticide Concentration (Specify Pesticide) (µg/L)
Indicators of Fecal Contamination Present?
Observations of Color or Odor
Sampling Date
Sampling Time
Mitigation Measures Evaluation
Identifying and evaluating potential runoff control measures (e.g., cover crops, terraces, riparian buffers).
Potential Cover Crop Options Considered (Select all that apply)
If 'Other' cover crop was selected, please specify:
Estimated Terracing Slope Reduction (%)
Riparian Buffer Type (If Applicable)
If 'Other' Riparian Buffer type was selected, please specify:
Estimated width of Riparian Buffer (meters)
Conservation Tillage Practices Considered (Select all that apply)
If 'Other' Conservation Tillage was selected, please specify:
Nutrient Management Plan Review Required?
Reporting & Documentation
Compiling findings into a clear report with recommendations and maintaining detailed records of the analysis.
Executive Summary of Findings
Estimated Runoff Volume (cubic meters)
Peak Runoff Flow Rate (m³/s)
Runoff Modeling Output Files (e.g., simulation results)
Overall Risk Level (Based on analysis)
Detailed Description of Recommended Mitigation Measures
Date of Report Completion
Analyst Signature
Any Limitations of the Analysis
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