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) Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Dam Safety Program MDE Dam Safety Policy Memos NRCS Emergency Spillway Charts PowerPoint Presentation: SWM MD-378 Pond Checklist Training 10/17/07