Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S306
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 33
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Kids Creek Tributary D
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.72994506
, -85.64749113
T27N
R11W
Sec 21
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:8 ft.
Stream Depth:4 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:25 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Snow Removal
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
Other Treatments:Monitor for snow removal
General Information
Behind the motorhome dealership just north of Belle Tire.
Car parts and tires in stream.
Barbed wire and AT&T phone cables cross the river just downstream of this site.
Car parts and tires in stream.
Barbed wire and AT&T phone cables cross the river just downstream of this site.
Total Points
33