Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S485

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 35
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, North Branch Boardman River
Whitewater Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.68866579 , -85.37111004
T27N R9W Sec 35
Owned by State
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:28 ft.
Stream Depth:30 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:60 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:50 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Other causes: Sheet flow
Recommended Treatment(s)
Other Treatments:Monitor this site
General Information
Potential for major erosion.
CCC structures evident.

Possibly an old log rollway.
BMPs Completed:
CCC wing deflector
CCC bank structures
Total Points
35

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