Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S888

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: 44.69968172 , -85.63193439
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:6 ft.
Stream Depth:6 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:15 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:12 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Sheet flow
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls
General Information
Steep bank is beginning to fall into the creek.

Creek bed is clay with gravel.
Total Points
36

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