Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S322

Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 30
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek Tributary A
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.76139211 , -85.63991356
T27N R11W Sec 4
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - between Munson Hospital and Elmwood Ave.
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:4 ft.
Stream Depth:8 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:15 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:5 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Other causes: No Buffer Strip
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
General Information
Soil texture: loam / gravel
BMPs Completed:
rock rip rap
woody debris
Total Points
30

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