Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-007
Total Severity: Minor
Total Points: 24
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Colfax Twp,
Benzie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.56995
, -85.89242
T25N
R13W
Sec 16
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:W
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 11-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:15 ft.
Stream Depth:3 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:40 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:6 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Rock riprap
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
24