Stream Bank Erosion Site PM-028

Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 26
Information collected by:
Pere Marquette River Watershed, Big South Branch
Colfax Twp, Oceana County
GPS Coordinates: 43.7973 , -86.04837
T16N R15W Sec 12
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:NW
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 10-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:28 ft.
Stream Depth:1 ft.
Stream Current:Slow
Eroded Bank Length:38 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:12 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:2:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
26