Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S841

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 32
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek Tributary A
Traverse City, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.75973997 , -85.63917809
T27N R11W Sec 9
Owned by Private
Local Government
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Both
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:10 ft.
Stream Depth:4 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Height:5 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
General Information
Soil texture: clay / loam

Typical highwater erosion between Elmwood Ave. and Kids Creek Main. This stretch is devoid of woody debris and habitat.
Total Points
32