Stream Bank Erosion Site RIF_WB15

Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 26
Information collected by:
Huron Pines
Rifle River Watershed, Rifle River West Branch
West Branch Twp, Ogemaw County
GPS Coordinates: 44.25477 , -84.20081
T22N R2E Sec 33
Owned by Local Government
Site Access:Accessible by road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:NW
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 51-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:25 ft.
Stream Depth:3 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:75 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:4 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand over clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Bank seepage
-Gullying
Other causes: Retention pond runoff
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
General Information
Other Location info:Wastewater treatment plant property
Total Points
26