Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S756

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 33
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.76337886 , -85.63055425
T27N R11W Sec 3
Owned by Private
Site Access:yes - from residence and/or Huntington Bank parking lot
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:10 ft.
Stream Depth:30 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:20 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:18 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Other causes: Retaining wall failure
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
Other Treatments:Trash cleanup, rebuild retaining wall
General Information
Retaining wall is severely failing and needs replacement. Lots of trash has been thrown in the creek and is collecting at this site.
Total Points
33

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