Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S912
Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 24
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Miller Creek Tributary
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.7207141
, -85.62609253
T27N
R11W
Sec 22
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - Cass Road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:4 ft.
Stream Depth:6 in.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:5 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:2 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:4:1 or greater
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
Other causes: Utility clearing
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
Other Treatments:Diversion birm to direct storm runoff away from creek
General Information
Cross-stream utility access, road goes nowhere. Crossing itself is not a problem. Disturbed ground from clearing activities is washing into the creek.
Total Points
24