Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-065
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 31
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Joyfield Twp,
Benzie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.52618
, -86.06201
T25N
R15W
Sec 36
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:W
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Stable
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:40 ft.
Stream Depth:1 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:80 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:35 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Other causes: Tree slump.
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
General Information
Total Points
31