Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S482
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 31
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68980083
, -85.36791368
T27N
R9W
Sec 35
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:30 ft.
Stream Depth:16 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:20 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:8 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
General Information
Utility line crossing just downstream of S481, Broomhead Road.
Total Points
31