Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-022
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 41
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Weldon Twp,
Benzie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.53859
, -85.94282
T25N
R14W
Sec 25
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:W
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:2 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:75 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:35 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Trees cut.
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Rock riprap
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
41