Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S870
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 32
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Kids Creek Tributary AA
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.75543711
, -85.64684413
T27N
R11W
Sec 9
Owned by Local Government
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:3 ft.
Stream Depth:3 in.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:10 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:4 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Tree revetments
General Information
Soil texture: loam / gravel
Trees may fall soon. Some woody debris is helping to divert flow away from bank.
Trees may fall soon. Some woody debris is helping to divert flow away from bank.
Total Points
32