Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S884
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 28
Information collected by:
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.
Railroad tie dam and crossing has rotted and failed, causing large plunge pool and upstream flooding.
Total Points
28