Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S870

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 32
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
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.
Total Points
32