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1. What’s required to build a pond?

The Soil & Water Conservation District has no authority over ponds. We offer information on construction, permits required and pond management. Contact the Army Corps of Engineers and the Division of Water Quality for permits required.

2. How do I get my soil tested?

For agronomic information (lawns, gardens, pastures, etc): Soil test information (boxes & information sheets) are provided by our office. The soil sample is sent to Raleigh to be an analyzed. Soil testing is a free service. For septic system perking test: This service is provided by the Environmental Health Department.

3. Can someone reduce the flow of water in a stream?

The County has no ordinance regulating that. You must contact the Division of Water Quality in Mooresville. Lincoln County does have a Buffer Ordinance that is administered under the Building & Land Development.

4. Can my neighbor let their surface water come onto my property?

Neither the County nor the State has enforcement for drainage issues. This issue must be taken up through civil actions.

5. Should a construction site maintain sediment on the property?

Yes, the County has a Sedimentation & Erosion Control Ordinance. This ordinance addresses issues pertaining to keeping sediment on the property as well as out of the waterways in the county.

6. Do I have to have an erosion control plan for building my house?

Any land disturbance over one acre must have an approved erosion control plan. If the disturbance is less than one acre but greater than 1000 square feet requiring a building permit, a Single Lot Disturbance Form must be completed.