Lesson 24: Monthly Manure Storage/Lagoon Checklist

Lesson 24: Monthly Manure Storage/Lagoon Checklist

Farm:
Pit/Storage/Lagoon ID:
Inspected by:
Date:

Manure/Effluent Level and Other Observations

Today		Last Observation
Date:		Date:
Liquid level:	ft	Liquid level:	ft
Depth remaining:	ft	Depth remaining:	ft

Manure/Effluent Level and Other Observations	Yes/No	Corrective Action Taken/Planned?
Is liquid level marker available and visible?	Yes No	Action?
Storage/lagoon: Does 18-inch freeboard exist? [Measured from lowest point in dam, berm, or spillway to liquid level.]	Yes No	Action?
Runoff holding pond: Is sufficient volume available for runoff from 25-yr, 24-hr storm?	Yes No	Action?
Manure pump/transfer pipes functioning?	Yes No	Action?
Recycle pumps/transfer pipes functioning?	Yes No	Action?
Electrical conductivity (anaerobic lagoon) µmho/cm

Earthen Structure	Yes/No	Corrective Action Taken/Planned?
Interior liner erosion observed . . . Due to wave action?	Yes No	Action?
In vicinity of inlets?	Yes No	Action?
In vicinity of outlets?	Yes No	Action?
Due to erosion from rainfall?	Yes No	Action?
Near agitation equipment access points?	Yes No	Action?
Signs of berm/dam damage due to ... Burrowing animals?	Yes No	Action?
Presence of trees?	Yes No	Action?
Presence of large weeds?	Yes No	Action?
Erosion or gullies?	Yes No	Action?
Poorly established sod?	Yes No	Action?
Are there indications of . . . Damp, soft, or slumping areas on berms?	Yes No	Action?
Seepage near toe of berm?	Yes No	Action?
Seepage around pipes through the berm?	Yes No	Action?

Concrete/Steel Tanks	Yes/No	Corrective Action Taken/Planned?
Signs of … Cracks or structural damage?	Yes No	Action?
Leakage?	Yes No	Action?
Wet spots around base of tank?	Yes No	Action?
Clean water diversion Are perimeter drains plugged or blocked?	Yes No	Action?
Is roof water entering storage?	Yes No	Action?
Is field runoff entering storage?	Yes No	Action?
Are diversions/waterways maintained?	Yes No	Action?
Visual appearance and safety Is site neat and recently mowed?	Yes No	Action?
Is storage visually hidden from public?	Yes No	Action?
Are mortality or afterbirth observed?	Yes No	Action?
Are medical consumables observed?	Yes No	Action?
Is area fenced and properly marked?	Yes No	Action?
Is escape ladder available?	Yes No	Action?

Odor	Yes/No	Corrective Action Taken/Planned?
Anaerobic lagoon is … Purple?	Yes No	Action?
At least 1/3 full?	Yes No	Action?
Actively bubbling?	Yes No	Action?
Manure storage or holding pond is … Covered or crusted over?	Yes No	Action?
All structures Are all inlet pipes submerged?	Yes No	Action?
Rate downwind odor from facility:	None Faint Distinct Strong Unbearable

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