Stream Bank Erosion Site RIF_098

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 36
Information collected by:
Huron Pines
Rifle River Watershed, Rifle River Main Branch
Moffatt Twp, Arenac County
GPS Coordinates: 44.11088 , -84.04766
T20N R3E Sec 25
Owned by Private
Site Access:Accessible by road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:W
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 11-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:75 ft.
Stream Depth:2 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:150 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand over clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
36