Stream Bank Erosion Site RIF_175

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 36
Information collected by:
Huron Pines
Rifle River Watershed, Rifle River Main Branch
Arenac Twp, Arenac County
GPS Coordinates: 44.07649 , -83.92108
T19N R5E Sec 6
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:NE
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:4 ft.
Stream Depth:4 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:175 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand over clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
36