Stream Bank Erosion Site AUS-MS139

Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 23
Information collected by:
Huron Pines
Au Sable River Watershed, Au Sable River
Oscoda Twp, Iosco County
GPS Coordinates: 44.43181 , -83.39291
T24N R9E Sec 31
Owned by Federal
Site Access:100 yd to Whirlpool
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 11-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:150 ft.
Stream Depth:2 ft.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:40 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:2:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bank seepage
Other causes: Wave action during high water
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
23