Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S887

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 36
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Robbin's Creek
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.69960982 , -85.6323541
T27N R11W Sec 34
Owned by Private
Site Access:???
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:3 ft.
Stream Depth:18 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:15 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:15 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Sheet flow
Recommended Treatment(s)
Other Treatments:Cut down dead tree
General Information
Trees on bank have died, will pull down the bank when they fall. Could be a source of very large sedimentation in the future.
Total Points
36