Stream Bank Erosion Site RIF_WB02

Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 44
Information collected by:
Huron Pines
Rifle River Watershed, Rifle River West Branch
West Branch Twp, Ogemaw County
GPS Coordinates: 44.27513 , -84.20647
T22N R2E Sec 29
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:W
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 11-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:15 ft.
Stream Depth:1 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:150 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand over clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Bank seepage
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
General Information
Total Points
44