Road Stream Crossing Site PG078
Pigeon River Watershed, Pigeon River
Pigeon River Campground
Corwith Twp,
Otsego County
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Site Location
GPS Coordinates: 45.1775
, -84.42604
T32N
R01W
Sec 9
Owned by State
Fish Passability 0.5
Structure is NOT Perched
Total Erosion: 0.19 tons/year
6.7 Upstream Miles
Severity: Moderate
Year Inventoried: 2012
Inlet
Outlet
Upstream Conditions
Downstream Conditions
Road Approach - Left
Road Approach - Right
Crossing Information
Type of Crossing: culvert(s)
Number of Structures: 3
Structure Shape: Ellipse
Inlet Type: Headwall
Outlet Type: At Stream Grade
Structure Material: Metal
Structure Substrate: None
General Conditions: Fair
Multiple Culverts/Spans | ||||
Culvert/Span | Width | Length | Height | Material |
1 |
7.6 ft. |
40 ft. |
5.6 ft. |
Metal |
2 |
7.6 ft. |
40 ft. |
5.6 ft. |
Metal |
3 |
7.6 ft. |
40 ft. |
5.6 ft. |
Metal |
Structure Interior: corrugated
Dimensions of Structure: Length 40 ft.
, Width 7.6 ft.
, Height 5.6 ft.
Percentage Plugged:
Inlet: 1% to 25%
Outlet: 0%
In Pipe: 0%
Structure is NOT Perched
Structure Inlet
Water Depth: 2.1 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 2.1 ft./sec.
Structure Outlet
Water Depth: 2.3 ft.
Embedded Depth of Structure: 0 ft.
Water Velocity*: 3 ft./sec.
*Water Velocities were measured at the Surface
(with Meter)
Stream Information
Stream Flow: Less than Bankfull
Scour Pool: Length 0 ft.
, Width 0 ft.
, Depth 0 ft.
Upstream Pond: Length 0 ft.
, Width 0 ft.
, Depth 0 ft.
Riffle Information
Water Depth: 1 ft.
Bankfull Width: 83 ft.
Wetted Width: 35 ft.
Water Velocity: 3.4 ft./sec.
(Measured with Meter)
Dominant Substrate: Gravel
Road Information
Gravel
Other Road
(Seasonal)
Road Condition: Fair
Road Width at Culvert: 20.6 ft.
Location of Low Point: At Stream
Runoff Path: Roadway
Fill Depth: 0 ft.
Slope: Vertical
Fill Depth: 0 ft.
Slope: Vertical
Approaches
Left Approach
Length: 0 ft.
Slope: Less Than 1%
Vegetation: Heavy
LS Factor: 0.05
Erosion: 0 tons/year
Right Approach
Length: 90 ft.
Slope: 1% to 5%
Vegetation: Heavy
LS Factor: 0.372
Erosion: 0.19 tons/year
Erosion Information
Total Erosion at Crossing: 0.19 tons/year
Extent of Erosion: Severe
Notes: Concrete and rock around culverts is deteriorated. High use area.
Summary Information
Fish Passability 0.5
6.7 Upstream Miles
Fish Passage is an area of concern for this site.
High water veloctiy, downstream side is dammed up with riprap for swimming. Also the cement and rock headwalls are deteriorating
A future visit to this site is recommended. Check the condition of the crossings headwalls