Stream Bank Erosion Site BRD-S801

Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 29
Information collected by:
Grand Travese Conservation District
Boardman River Watershed, Kids Creek
Garfield Twp, Grand Traverse County
GPS Coordinates: 44.73770621 , -85.64602201
T27N R11W Sec 16
Owned by Private
Site Access:Yes
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 0-10%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:10 ft.
Stream Depth:8 in.
Stream Current:Moderate
Eroded Bank Length:20 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:6 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:Vertical
Texture: Loam
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Obstructions in river
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Obstruction removal
-Bank revegetation
-Rock riprap
-Cover structure
General Information
Good future project for an eagle scout.
Total Points
29