Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-044
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 27
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Springdale Twp,
Manistee County
GPS Coordinates: 44.5015
, -85.98198
T24N
R14W
Sec 3
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:NE
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:25 ft.
Stream Depth:5 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:125 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:15 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1.5:1
Texture: Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
27