Stream Bank Erosion Site RIF_222A
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 36
Information collected by:
Rifle River Watershed,
Rifle River Main Branch
Arenac Twp,
Arenac County
GPS Coordinates: 44.05124
, -83.85419
T19N
R5E
Sec 15
Owned by Private
Site Access:Accessible by road
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:S
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 51-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:100 ft.
Stream Depth:4 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:75 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:25 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:2:1
Texture: Sand over clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
General Information
Other Location info:Rope swing
Total Points
36