Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-071
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 30
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Weldon Twp,
Benzie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.55881
, -86.05244
T25N
R14W
Sec 18
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:SW
Condition:Toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 11-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:30 ft.
Stream Depth:3 ft.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:25 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1.5:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
30