Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S335
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 40
Information collected by:
Boardman River Watershed,
Miller Creek
Garfield Twp,
Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.72296216
, -85.6254623
T27N
R11W
Sec 22
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes - Pepsi Co.
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:10 ft.
Stream Depth:3 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:100 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Snow Removal, steep banks
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
Other Treatments:Coir fiber rolls - option instead of rock rip rap
General Information
Total Points
40