Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S707

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 30
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Twenty-two Creek
Union Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.64981911 , -85.43574461
T26N R9W Sec 18
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes- pipeline
Bank Details
Which Bank? Both
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:10 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:27 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:4 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Other causes: ORV traffic, horse traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
General Information
Best Use - Recreational crossing on private land.
Total Points
30