Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-053
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 33
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Springdale Twp,
Manistee County
GPS Coordinates: 44.49265
, -86.01823
T24N
R14W
Sec 9
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:S
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 11-50%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:20 ft.
Stream Depth:5 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:60 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:12 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Sand
Clay
Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Eddy.
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
33