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This collection of Maryland engineering resources has been compiled for use by NRCS engineers in Maryland and other states, consultants, and Maryland NRCS partner employees. Additional documents may be added as they become available.
The following standard drawings are approved for use in the State of Maryland. They have been examined for technical adequacy but the responsibility for proper application remains with the user. Before using any of the standard drawings, the designer should verify that the standard is adaptable to the site and that the design limitations are not exceeded. All standard drawings must be part of a specific site design that is reviewed and approved by an individual with the appropriate job approval authority.
The following standard drawings are approved for use in the State of Maryland. They have been examined for technical adequacy but the responsibility for proper application remains with the user. Before using any of the standard drawings, the designer should verify that the standard is adaptable to the site and that the design limitations are not exceeded. All standard drawings must be part of a specific site design that is reviewed and approved by an individual with the appropriate job approval authority.
| Design Guide Number |
Design Guide Description |
Manual
(PDF)
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Details
(PDF)
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| Design Guide 1 |
Roof Runoff Structure (Roof Gutter Design Method) (282 KB) |
PDF |
PDF |
| Design Guide 2 |
Circular Concrete Storage Facilities for Storage of Animal Waste (3,142 KB) |
PDF |
PDF |
| Design Guide 3 |
Bridges for Livestock and Agricultural Equipment (750 KB) |
PDF |
PDF |
| Design Guide 4 |
Wastewater Treatment Strips for Grass Filter Areas and Grass Filter Channels (1,034 KB) |
PDF |
PDF |
| Design Guide 5 |
Culvert Stream Crossings (639 KB) |
PDF |
PDF |
| Design Guide 6 |
Riprap Design Methods (1,079 KB) |
PDF |
PDF |
| Design Guide 7 |
Prequalified Waste Storage Facility Designs (97 KB) |
PDF |
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| Design Guide 8 |
Wall Designs and Details for Waste Storage (1,675 KB) |
PDF |
PDF |
NRCS Engineering Field Tools website - a framework of engineering tools used to assist field office individuals plan and design commonly applied conservation practices.
NRCS Animal Waste Management (AWM) software - a planning/design tool for animal feeding operations that can be used to estimate the production of manure, bedding, process water and determine the size of storage/treatment facilities.
NRCS Hydraulics and Hydrology Tools and Models - resources from the NRCS West National Technology Support Center in Portland, OR.
Total Station Instructions - Resources to help with using a total station in the field.
CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting) Information - Information on our Computer-Aided Design and Drafting tools.
National Engineering Manual (210-NEM) - National Manual for NRCS Engineers. Maryland added a state supplement for 501 and 505.
National Engineering Handbook (210-NEH) - National Handbook for NRCS Engineers.
Maryland DOT, State Highway Manual - Rules and regulations for the Maryland Department of Transportation
Allan Stahl
State Conservation Engineer
Phone: 443.482.2912
Email: allan.stahl@md.usda.gov
