Small Pond Approval Small pond plan submittals must be prepared according to the Charles SCD Small Pond Approval Guidelines. Resources: USDA NRCS- MD Standard and Specification for Ponds (MD-378)PowerPoint Presentation: SWM MD-378 Pond Checklist Training 10/17/07USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Technical ResourcesMaryland’s Dam Safety ProgramNRCS Emergency Spillway Charts