Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-047

Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 28
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed, Betsie River
Springdale Twp, Manistee County
GPS Coordinates: 44.49646 , -85.98685
T24N R14W Sec 10
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:N
Condition:Toe is stable; 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:20 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:7 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Tree slump.
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
28

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