Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S881

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 34
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek Tributary A
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.75884625 , -85.65436577
T27N R11W Sec 9
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - off Cedar Run Road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:2 ft.
Stream Depth:4 in.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:35 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:5 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Stratified
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Bank seepage
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls
General Information
Soil Texture: loam / gravel

Active slumping, needs stabilization
Total Points
34

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