Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S051
Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 23
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Swainston Creek
Paradise Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.62828258
, -85.53306282
T26N
R10W
Sec 21
Owned by Private
Site Access:from Blair Townhall Road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:NW
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:12 ft.
Stream Depth:18 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:30 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:12 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
General Information
Woody debris accumulation has diverted water flow away from bank. Despite evidence of old erosion on upper bank, this site appears stable.
Total Points
23