Stream Bank Erosion Site RIF_073

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 39
Information collected by:
Huron Pines
Rifle River Watershed, Rifle River Main Branch
Mills Twp, Ogemaw County
GPS Coordinates: 44.18114 , -84.07838
T21N R3E Sec 28
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:NW
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 11-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:150 ft.
Stream Depth:3 ft.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:150 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:50 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:2:1
Texture: Sand over clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Bank seepage
-Gullying
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
General Information
Total Points
39