Stream Bank Erosion Site RIF_WB19B

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 38
Information collected by:
Huron Pines
Rifle River Watershed, Rifle River West Branch
West Branch Twp, Ogemaw County
GPS Coordinates: 44.25554 , -84.19299
T22N R2E Sec 33
Owned by Private
Site Access:Accessible by road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:SE
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:1 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
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
38