Stream Bank Erosion Site BGMN-055

Total Severity: Moderate
Total Points: 35
Information collected by:
Big Manistee River Watershed,
Hanover Twp, Wexford County
GPS Coordinates: 44.4555 , -85.61623
T24N R11W Sec 23
Owned by State
Bank Details
Which Bank? Left
Bank Aspect:E
Condition:Both toe and upper bank eroding
Erosion Trend:Increasing
Percent Veg. Cover: 50-100%
Bank Conditions
Stream Width:100 ft.
Stream Depth:6 ft.
Stream Current:Fast
Eroded Bank Length:160 ft.
Eroded Bank Height:30 ft.
Slope of Eroded Bank:3:1
Texture: Sand
Cause(s) of Erosion
-Bend in river
-Foot traffic
Recommended Treatment(s)
-Bank revegetation
-Cover structure
-Tree revetments
-Constructed access
General Information
Total Points
35