Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-066
Total Severity: Severe
Total Points: 37
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Joyfield Twp,
Benzie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.52895
, -86.06023
T25N
R15W
Sec 36
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:W
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:30 ft.
Stream Depth:2 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:100 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:20 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:1:1
Texture: Clay
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
37