Stream Bank Erosion Site BSR-04
Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 27
Information collected by:
Big Sable River Watershed,
Sheridan Twp,
Mason County
GPS Coordinates: 44.07359
, -86.08949
T19N
R15W
Sec 3
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:N
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:30 ft.
Stream Depth:3 ft.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:40 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:4 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
General Information
Swinging chair on top of bank
Total Points
27