Stream Bank Erosion Site BTS-077
Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 29
Information collected by:
Betsie River Watershed,
Betsie River
Weldon Twp,
Benzie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.57647
, -86.05117
T25N
R14W
Sec 7
Owned by Private
Bank Details
Which Bank? Right
Bank Aspect:W
Condition:Toe is stable; upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:45 ft.
Stream Depth:3 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:85 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:12 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:2:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Tree revetments
General Information
Total Points
29