Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S884

Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 28
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Robbin's Creek
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.69907716 , -85.63524594
T27N R11W Sec 34
Owned by Private
Site Access:???
Bank Details
Which Bank? Both
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:3 ft.
Stream Depth:1 in.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:8 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:1 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
General Information
Soil texture: sand / loam

Railroad tie dam and crossing has rotted and failed, causing large plunge pool and upstream flooding.
Total Points
28