Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S922
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 36
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Jack's Creek
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.7113992
, -85.63529788
T27N
R11W
Sec 27
Owned by Private
Site Access:???
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:10 ft.
Stream Depth:2 in.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:40 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:6 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Tree revetments
General Information
Cedars fall from left bank and are directing flow into the right bank.
Total Points
36