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Lesson 23: Manure Storage Construction and Safety, New Facility Considerations
-Charles Fulhage and John Hoehne

Intended Outcomes
The participants will

• Understand the sealing concepts, compaction, and practices necessary to obtain a target permeability rate in earthen manure storage structures.
• Understand the basic structural considerations for constructed manure storage.
• Appreciate the need for safety plans and considerations in manure storage.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Regulatory Considerations for Siting and Constructing
3. Siting Considerations for Earthen Impoundments
4. Soils Considerations for Earthen Impoundments
5. Constructed Manure Storage Facilities
6. Safety in Manure Storage Facilites
7. Using County Soil Surveys to Evaluate Suitability of Soils for Earthen Impoundments
8. Appendix A. Regulatory Compliance Assessment Tools
9. Appendix B. Sample Geological Report Forms
10. Losing/Gaining Stream Classification System (Worksheet)

Activities
The participants will

• Review/identify acceptable soil types for earthen impoundments.
• Identify applicable NRCS soil permeability groups.
• Identify and discuss standard practices and testing to obtain sealing and structural integrity.
• Complete a compliance checklist for applicable seepage/permeability requirements, safety aspects, fencing, and signage requirements.