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Site # C7 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division
3. Date of evaluation: May 26, 2006
5. Name of stream: UT to Bull Run
7. Approximate drainage area: 18.1 acres
2. Evaluator's name: Schemer / EcoScience
4. Time of evaluation: 10:00 am
6. River basin: Cape Fear
8. Stream order: 0
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50' 10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 36.019640325N. 79.895494185W 12. Subdivision name (if any): -_
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad track 1650 feet northeast of intersection with MacKay Road (SR 1549)
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Siding improvements
15. Recent weather conditions:
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 40 % Residential
35 % Forested
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
_% Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
65 % Cleared /Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 4 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 6 inches - 1 foot
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends X Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 46 Comments:
Culvert partly clogged with sediment.
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-26-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SCORE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain
Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream 0
5 0 - 4 0 - 5 0
1 no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints -
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 2
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 3
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 3
4 extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints
5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 0
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 1
~„~ no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints
a ~ Entrenchment /floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 3
acent wetlands = max oints
no wetlands = 0; lar a ad
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 3
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
fine, homo enous = O; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints
Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
~ 12 dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
~
13 Presence of major bank failures 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5 4
~ severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
14 Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
E„~ no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = max oints
~ Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 4
15 substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints
Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0
3 0- 5 0- 6 1
16 no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints -
~
~ 1 ~ Habitat complexity 0- 6 0- 6 0- 6 3
~ little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max oints
18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0- 5 0- 5 0- 5 3
~ no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0- 4 0- 4 2
dee 1 embedded = 0; loose structure = max
Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0 - 4 0 - 5 0 - 5 0
20 no evidence = 0; common numerous es = max oints
~
- Presence of amphibians
V 21 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 2
~ no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
22 Presence of fish 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 1
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 46
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: ~ ,~ Project; ~ ~px~;~~ Latitude: ~(.~iq~ ~E4
Evaluatar:~'~,yl;~%~ ~~ ~)~,~~ Site: Longitude: r~
` ~~. `~~~ `~~ f ~'s~
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent ~ ~ t j County: ~ J ~ e. Quad Name: )
if ? T 9 or rennial if ? 30 9' f~ct~ ~~ir ~i{
A. Geomor halo (subtotal = f ) Ak~set~t Ihle~l~ Mtci~r~~e::
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 i
0
2
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 2
5. Active/relic floodplain
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Braided channel 0
i 2
2
2
8. Recent alluvial deposits 2
9 a Natural levees 0 1 2
10. Headcuts 1 2
11. Grade controls 0 1
1?... Natural valley or drainageway 0 0,5 i
13. Second or greater order channel on ext. sting
USGS or NRCS map ar other documented
evidence. ,~
No ~ i~~J
~'
Yes - 3
f an-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. N drolo ~ (Subtotal
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rot~rin season ~ i 2
16. Leafiitter 1.5 0.5
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 .5 1
18.Organic debris lines or piles (VI/rack lines} 0 0,5 1
1'3. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes .5
C. BIOlO (Subtotal = -,.
20 . Fibrous roots in channel
21 :Rooted plants in channel 3
3 2 1
22 Crayfish .5 1
23. Bivalves i 2
24. Fish 0.5 1
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1
26. Macrobenthas (note diversity and abundance} ~ 0 0.5 1
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0.5 1
28.-Iran oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0.5 1
29 .Wetland plants in streambed FAC . 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 , SAV = 2.0; Ot
Items 20 and 2! focus on the presence G upland plants, Item 29 focus
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) es on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Sketch:
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Site # C9 (indicate on attached map) {
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[TY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division
3. Date of evaluation: May 26. 2006
5. Name of stream: UT to Bull Run
7. Approximate drainage area: 20.9 acres
2. Evaluator's name: Scherrer / EcoScience
4. Time of evaluation: 10:45 am
6. River basin: Cape Fear
8. Stream order: 0
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50' 10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 36.010528426N. 79.905576522W 12. Subdivision name (if any): Guilford Memorial Park
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad track 2870 feet southwest of intersection with- MacKay Road (SR 1549
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Siding improvements
15. Recent weather conditions: Clear
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 0.8 acre
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
0 % Forested 100 % Cleared /Logged 100% Other (municipal cemetery )
22. Bankfull width: 3 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 1 foot
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 39 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-26-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USAGE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SC
# CHARACTERISTICS ORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 0
1 no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 1
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 2
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints
5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 0
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints
U
~ 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 2
~ no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints
~ ~ Entrenchment /floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
a dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre went floodin = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 0
acent wetlands = max oints
no wetlands = O; lar a ad
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 1
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5 1
fine, homo enous = O; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints
Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
~ 12 dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
~
13 Presence of major bank failures 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5 4
severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
14 Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
F no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = max oints
~ Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 4
15 substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints
Presence of riffle-pooUripple-pool complexes 0- 3 0- 5 0- 6 1
16 no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints
~
~ 17 Habitat complexity 0- 6 0- 6 0- 6 3
~ little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max oints
18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0- 5 0- 5 0- 5 4
no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints
~
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0- 4 0- 4 2
dee 1 embedded = 0; loose structure = max
Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0 - 4 0 - 5 0 - 5 0
20 no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
~
- Presence of amphibians
V 21 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 2
~ no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
a
22 Presence of fish
0 - 4
0 - 4
0 - 4
0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 2
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 39
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastsl streams.
North -Carolina Qivision of Water Quality -- Stream identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: 5'2~~d ~y Project: ~ ~ ~ 51~.:,~
Latitude: ~~. ~t~~~~,~
Evaluator: `.'rte, r , Site: t~ Longitude: „~- ,,~
Total Paints: Other
Stream is at Isast intermittent ~~ County: .{
if? 19 or erennial if? 30 t t e.g. Quad Name: ~~,t; (,~ti~
A. Geornor ho)o (Subtotal .~~
i a. Continuous bed and bank ,~~s+~i~t li~e~~ '
o 1 Illode~ate.:
2
2. Sinuosity
3. tn-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 i
0 2
2
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting ~ 0 1 2
5. Active/relic floodplain p ~ 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2
7. Braided channel 1 2
8. Recent a![uvial deposits i 2
9 a Natural levees 1 2
10. Headcuts 1 2
f i .Grade controls 0 0.5 1
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence. ,~
Nod 0,!
i-~'' „~.
Yes = 3
Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drolo (Subtotal = ~ g
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season 0 1
0 1 2 3
2 3
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1 5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 .@ 1 1 5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? N = 0 Yes = 1.5
C. BIOlO {Subtotal
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1 ~
21 .Rooted plants in channel g 1 0
22. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2
3
24. Fish 0.5 1 i .5
25. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos {note diversity and abundance) 0 ` 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
" ~' 0.5 1 1.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungu
s. 0 0.5 1 1 5
29 . VVettand plants in streambed FA = 0.5; FACW = 0.75;. OBL = 1.5 , SAV ~ 2.0;
Items 20 and 22 focus nn the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.} Sketch: Qther„
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Site # C8 (indicate on attached map)
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CITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division 2. Evaluator's name: Scherrer / EcoScience
3. Date of evaluation: MaV 26, 2006 4. Time of evaluation: 10:30 am
5. Name of stream: UT to Bull Run 6. River basin: Cape Fear
7. Approximate drainage area: 27.8 acres 8. Stream order: 0
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50' 10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 36.013185416N. 79.902951586W 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad track 1550 feet southwest of intersection with MacKay Road (SR 15491
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Siding improvements
15. Recent weather conditions: Clear
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential
35 % Forested
22. Bankfull width: 6 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
20 % Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural
65 % Cleared /Logged 80% Other (municipal cemetery
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 6 inches - 1 foot
X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
X Frequent meander -Very sinuous .Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 56 Comments:
Culvert partly cloQQed with sediment.
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-26-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SC
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain ORE
Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 0
1 no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 3
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 3
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0
5 0- 4 0- 4 3
4 extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints -
5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 0
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints
V 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 2
~„~ no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints
~ ~ Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 2
a+ dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre went floodin = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 0
acent wetlands = max oints
no wetlands = 0; lar a ad
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 3
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 3
extensive de osition= O; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
fine, homo enous = O; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints
Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
~ 12 dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
~F'',y
13 Presence of major bank failures
0 - 5
0 - 5
0 - 5
4
~ severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
14 Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
E no visible roots = 0; dense roots throw out = max oints
~ Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 4
15 substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints
Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0- 3 0- 5 0- 6 3
16 no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints
F
~ 1 ~ Habitat complexity 0- 6 0- 6 0- 6 4
little or no habitat = 0; fre went, varied habitats = max oints
Canopy coverage over streambed 0- 5 0- 5 0- 5 4
18 no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints
~
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0- 4 0- 4 3
dee 1 embedded = 0; loose structure = max
.Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0 - 4 0 - 5 0 - 5 0
20 no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
~ Presence of amphibians
~ 21 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 3
O no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
a
22 Presence of fish
0 - 4
0 - 4
0 - 4
0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 3
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 56
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
North Carolina Division rif Water Gtuality - StCeam Identification Form; Ver,ion 3..1
i3afie. ~"I#~ Protect: x .fir r,~t,~~ Latitude: ,. ~t3 i $~-~/ ~
Evaluator: l/,yF, ~~-~~~.~~ Site: Longitude: •~
_` ~`, ~s:'~~~J
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent '7,,.''~t County: 1
if? 19 or erennial if? 30 ~t i ~~~- e.g. Quad Name: ~r-~;t ; t j,r~l(„
r
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = ~ ~i. ~ )
A `s~r5~ VV'e~li
ia. Continuous bed and bank 0 1
2. Sinuosity 0 1
3. tn-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting
5. Active/relic ffoodplain ~ 0 1
p 1
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 . i'
7. Braided channel
8. Recent alluvial deposits p 1
9 a Natural levees 1
i0. Headcuts 1
.~
11. Grade controls ~0 .5
12. Natural vapey or drainageway 0 O.b
13. Second ar greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
N
»4an-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manna!
B. H drbla Subtotal = S t~ )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season 0 1
0 1
16. Leaflitter 1.5
17. Sediment an plants or debris 0
16. Organic debris lines or piles ('Vrack lines) 0 0.
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? ~ No = 0 `
_... /"~. l2in~r. nai /c•..Ma..a.,l _ ~/tV ~
Yes . 3
2 1
0.5-'
1
1
Yes
3
3
0
1.5
f:5
LVIILJIVUJ.IVVtO I{I lil 1[111/ItTI
2f .Rooted plants in channel ~
3 Z
2 1
1
22. Crayfish 0 0• ~ 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2
3
24. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5
1
26: Macrobenthos {note diversity and abundance) 0,5 '"~".5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton t7 0.5 ~ 1 1 5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/tungus. 0 0.5 1 1:
29 .Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 , SAV . 2A; Qther,~ 0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland
Notes: {use back side of this farm for additional notes.) Sketch: plants. •~^"
North Carolina Division of Water Quality -- Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
Date: ~ ~¢rX~'~'~+ Project: '--a~rst~;nS Latitude: 3C. t~,~r~a~ ,~
~~~
Evaluator:
rn;~ ~~c:€)~x:;~'x~"~.. Site: ~, Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least Intermittent ~~ County: `(~ ~,. Other
If> 19 or perennial if z 30 _ I '~ e.g. Quad Name: ~ ~~
A. Geomor hofo (Subtotal . ~~
a ~k~s~~~t `, elk ` ~ od~~~~,~.: Stro~ig
1
. Continuous bed and bank 0
2
1
3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 3
0 1 2 ~ 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 1 2
5. Active/relic floodplain ~ 3
0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits ~ 1
9 a Natural levees 3
0 ~ ~
10. Headcuts 3
0 1 2 ~ 3
11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1
5
12. Natural valley or drainageway .
0 0 5 1
13. Second or greater order channel on exr'stina 1 5
USGS or NRCS map or other documented No ~ Yes ~ 3
evidence. ~,./
aMan-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. N drolo - (subtotal . )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 1 2 g
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season ~ 1 2 3
16. Leaflitter i .5 1 0 5
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 1 1
5
1$. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack fines) .
0 0.5 1
i ~: Hydric soils {redoximorphic features) present? 1.5
No 0 Yes - i .5
C. Biolo (Subtotal = f~ ) ~ _ .
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3 2 1
21 .Rooted plants in channel 0
3 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1
5
23. Bivalves .
1 2
24. Fish 3
0 0.5 1 1
5
25. Amphibians .
0 1
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1.5
Q .5 1
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 1.5
a0 0.5 1
28. Iron oxidizing baCteria/fungus. 1.5
0 5 1 1 5
29 . iNetland plants in streambed FAC -P0.5; FAGW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 , SAV = 2A; Othe '~ 0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)- Sketch:
_.__
_.__
USACE AID#
~ ~
i~®~i
DWQ #.
Site # C11 (indicate on attached map)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division
3. Date of evaluation: May 26, 2006
5. Name of stream: UT to Bull Run
7. Approximate drainage area: 33.4 acres
2. Evaluator's name: Scherrer / EcoScience
4. Time of evaluation: 11:15 am
6. River basin: Cape Fear
8. Stream order: 1
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50' 10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 36.006349977N. 79.909771732W 12. Subdivision name (if any): --
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad track 4750 feet southwest of intersection with Macl<ay Road (SR 1549)
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Siding improvements
15. Recent weather conditions: Clear
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential
30 % Forested
22. Bankfull width: 6 feet
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
_% Commercial 80 % Industrial _% Agricultural
70 % Cleared /Logged _% Other
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 1 - 2 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 36 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-2(i-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream
no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 1
2 Evidence of past human alteration
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 1
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 1
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
5 Groundwater discharge
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 0
U
i..i
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
~ no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints 0 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 2 2
a ~ Entrenchment /floodplain access
dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = max oints 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
no wetlands = 0; lar a adjacent wetlands = max oints 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 0
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 1
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
extensive de osition= O; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate *
fine, homo enous = O; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints NA 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening
H
dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
'"'' 13 Presence of major bank failures 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5 3
~a„~ severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
14 Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
~ no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = max oints
~
15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 4
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool completes
H
no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints 0- 3 0- 5 0- 6 1
e~ 1 ~ Habitat complexity 0- 6 0- 6 0- 6 2
~ little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max oints
18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0
5 0
5
~
no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints - - 0- 5 2
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0- 4 0- 4 1
dee 1 embedded = O; loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0 - 4 0
5 0
5
~
no evidence = 0; common numerous es = max oints - - 1
~" Presence of am
hibians
21 p 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 2
O no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
22 Presence of fish
0 - 4
0 - 4
0 - 4
0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 2
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 36
^' 1 nese characteristics are not assessed to coastal streams.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality -- Stream identification Form; Version S.1
Date: ~'~.~, ,.~~ Project: ~~ ~, {~5`I~;.•~S Latitude:_ ~?p~°~~ 99-~,-
Evaluator: ,~~~~~~, /,~-~~~~ Site: ~„` Longitude: r~~. ~0~ ~~t ~3~
Total Points: .~- /'~ other
Stream is at least intermittent ~,,~,,.J County: ~~,~~ ~?c e. Quad Name: j ~!
if? 79 or erennial if ~ 30 g• ~'~~"'~--' ~ ~'?~ t~
A. Geomor hold (Subtotal ~ ~r~ A ~s~~~t " e -
~t _
11!lcsci~r~~trs: ~
~:tl'
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 3
5. Activelrelfc tloodplain 0 1
6. Depositional bars or benches 1 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 2 3
9 a Natural levees 1 2 3
10. Headcuts ~
3
11. Grade controls •' 1 1 5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 ,5 1
13. Second or greater order channel on existino
USGS or NRGS map or other documented No ~ Yes = 3
evidence.
~ an-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
""
B. H drolo Subtotal = ~'' )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season 0 1 2 3
16. Leaffitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 ' 1.5
1t3. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 1 1 5
19, Hydric soils (redoximorphic features} present? ~ N ' _ 0` "" Yes . 1.5
_ v. uww tauuw~ui = €a j
20 . Fibrous coats in channel
2 1
0
21 .Rooted plants in channel 2 i p
22. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves r0 1 2 3
24. Fish _ '0~,~ 0.5
1
1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1-~~~~ 1.5
26. Macrabenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 ` 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton ~' ,~ 0.5 .1
,
~ 1 5
28. Iran oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0
0.5 1 1 5
29 .Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL ~ 1.5 , SAV . 2.0; Qther 0
Items 20 aad 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: {use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
USACE AID#
DWQ#
Site # C18 (indicate on attached map)
~ ~ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
~~®~i
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division 2. Evaluator's name: SCherrer / EcoSCience
3. Date of evaluation: May 26, 2006 4. Time of evaluation: 1:00 pm
5. Name of stream: UT to Deep River 6. River basin: Cape Fear
7. Approximate drainage area: 7.1 acres 8. Stream order: 0
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50' 10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 35.980283081 N. 79.950944119W 12. Subdivision name (if any): --
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad track 5000 feet southwest of Deep River crossing
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Siding improvements
15. Recent weather conditions: Clear
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 40 % Residential _% Commercial 10 % Industrial _% Agricultural
40 % Forested 60 % Cleared /Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 5 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 1 foot
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse)
48 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-26-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
# H
ARACTERISTICS
C SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 1
no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 1
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 3
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 3
extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints
5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 1
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints
U 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 2
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints
~ Entrenchment / floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 2
a dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 2
no wetlands = 0; lar a ad
acent wetlands = max oints
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 2
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 1
extensive de osition= O; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5 1
fine, homo enous = O; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
~ dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
13 Presence of major bank failures
0 - 5
0 - 5
0 - 5
4
severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
14 Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
H no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu hout = max oints
~
15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 - 5
4
substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints
16 Presence of riffle-pooUripple-pool completes 0- 3 0- 5 0- 6 1
no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints
E
~ 1 ~ Habitat completity 0- 6 0- 6 0- 6 2
little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max oints
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0 - 5
0 - 5
0 - 5
4
no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0- 4 0- 4 2
dee 1 embedded = 0; loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0 - 4
0 - 5
0 - 5
1
no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
21 Presence of amphibians 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 3
Q no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
~ 22 Presence of fish 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 3
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 48
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality -Stream identification Form; Version 3..1
Date: ~"- ~ ta_.fl, ~ Project: ~~ ~, i~ic;r'S Latitude: ~~ ~gs~~ `a~i:7$°f
Evaluator: ~` f Site: ~ ~~{}t~~fc~ll
rro~ j / ~W ~,~;.~ ~,! ~ . Longitude: '
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent ~ ~ County:
if? 19
l if;
30 t
N Other
~~~~~ j!
l?-L+t l ~i7rr~ e.g. Quad Name: H
h
r-
~
orperen
a
' ~ p i~ t
a r~,
....-
A. Geomor bolo (Subtotal = ~' S
) Ai~~'e`nt e~l~ ` ~ , oder'atc::
~~iron
18. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 1 3
3. 1n-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain ~ 0 ? 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 1 2 3
7. (3raided channel 0 f 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits ~ 0 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 0 1 2 g
11. Grade controls 0.5 1 1.5
'i2. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1
13. Second or greater order channel on existin
.
USGS or MRCS map or other documented Nc~~
` Yes - 3
evidence. '.~
+ Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
09
B. H drolo ~ Suttotal = J )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
s ~~,,,
' 2
0
Water in channel -- d or rowin
eason L~!~ 3
16. Leaflitter 1 5 1' 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1 5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) - 0 0. 1 1 5
19. Hydrlc soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes 1.5
~*
- G. Bio1o (Subtotal _ t
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 3 1 O
21 ..Rooted plants in channel 2 0
22. Crayfish 0.5 1
1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0,5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos {note diversity and abundance) 0 `` 0, 1 i .5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton .5 1 1.5
-28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungu"s. 0 0.5 1 1.5
29 .Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0,5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 , SAV = 2.0; Oth = 0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants. Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquaGe or wetland plants.
Nates: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
USACE AID#
DWQ #_
Site # C16 (indicate on attached map)
~ ~ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
~~~~~
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division 2. Evaluator's name: Scherrer / EcoSc{ence
3. Date of evaluation: May 26, 2006 4. Time of evaluation: 11:50 am
5. Name of stream: UT to Deep River 6. River basin: Cape Fear
7. Approximate drainage area: 20.8 acres 8. Stream order: 1
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50' 10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 35.992435421 N. 79.937812807W 12. Subdivision name (if any): --
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad. track 2100 feet northeast of the Deep River crossing
14. Proposed channel work (if any): S{d{ng improvements
15. Recent weather conditions: Clear
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial 80 % Industrial % Agricultural
5 % Forested 95 % Cleared /Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 2-3 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 1-3 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g:, the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 29 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-26-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
CHA
AC
S
C
# R
TERI
TI
S SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 - 5
2
no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 0
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 1
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 1
extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints
5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 0
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints
U
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0 - 4
0 - 4
0 - 2
2
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints
'~ ~ Entrenchment /floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
a dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 0
no wetlands = 0; lar a ad
acent wetlands = max oints
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 1
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 1
extensive de osition= 0; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5 1
fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
,'~ de 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
~
13 Presence of major bank failures
0 - 5
0 - 5
0 - 5
3
~ severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
Q 14 Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
H no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = max oints
~
15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 - 5
4
substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool completes 0- 3 0- 5 0- 6 1
no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints
F
e,~
17 Habitat complexity
0 - 6
0 - 6
0 - 6
2
little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max oints
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0 - 5
0 - 5
0 - 5
1
~ no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0 - 4 0 - 4 2
dee 1 embedded = 0; loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0 - 4
0 - 5
0 - 5
0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
Presence of amphibians
21 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 1
O no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
"'~
22 Presence of fish
0 - 4
0 - 4
0 - 4
0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 1
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 29
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
North Carafina Division of Water Ouality -- Stream Ider7tific~afiion Forrn; Version 3.1
Date: -j-- ;,_ Q(~p Project: ~
~5
~ ~~~~ Latitude:
,~~,~~3Sy~1
Evaluator: j,,~~ ~~"~ ~~~ Site: G~(~, Longitude: ~~.~ ~.
)a$t7'~-
Total Points:
Stream is at least Intermittent ZG7 ~~ County: -~
i
t^
i' Other
if? 79 or erennlalif>_ 30 ~1 e.g. Quad Name: ~~ ~ ~~~~,
~~
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal =~,)
a ~ ~:s`~i`!<# lli~~~k ` ,~d'er~~t~.::. B'~r+.dt>ig
i
. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2
3
2. Sinuosity 0 { 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 ` 2 3
' 8. Qepositional bars or benches 1 2 3
7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3
$. Recent alluvial deposits 0 2
9 8 Natural levees 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 1 2
1 y. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0,5 1 5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing ,
USGS or NRCS map or other documented Nq/ 0) Yes - s
evidence. L.~.~'
~ Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drab ~ Subtotal
i4. Groundwater flew/discharge 0 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
0 1
Water in channel -- d or rowin season ~ 3
16. Leaflitter 1,5 1 _ 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 1 1 5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) p,5 1
1.5
19. Hydric so115 (redoximarphic features) present? Na r 0, Yes . 1.5
C. 61010 Subtotal = s )
20 . ~Ibraus roots in channel 2 1
21 .Rooted plants in channel 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5' 1.5
2(i. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0.5 1 1 5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. 0 0.5 1 ~ 1.5
29 .Wetland plants in streambed FAC . 0.5; FACW .0.75; OB L = 1.5 , SAV = 2.0; Qthe = 0 `
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
USACE AID#
DWQ #.
Site # C19 (indicate on attached map)
~ ~ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
~ ~~~ ~ `~
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division 2. Evaluator's name: Scherrer / EcoScience
3. Date of evaluation: May 26, 2006
5. Name of stream: UT to Deep River
7. Approximate drainage area: 716 acres (1.1 sq mi)
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50'
4. Time of evaluation: 1:45 pm
6. River basin: Cape Fear
8. Stream order: 3
10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 35.977885071 N. 79.953934554W 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad track 315 feet southwest of intersection with Scientific Street (SR 1332)
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Siding improvements
15. Recent weather conditions: Clear
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 7.3 acres
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 90 % Residential
15 % Forested
22. Bankfull width: 6-12 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey?
Commercial % Industrial
85 % Cleared /Logged _% Other (_
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank):
X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%)
X Frequent meander -Very sinuous
YES NO
_% Agricultural
1-4 feet
-Steep (>10%)
_Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 63 Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-26-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POIN T RANGE
.
# CHARACTERISTICS SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 - 5
3
no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 1
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 1
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints
5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 3
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints
~ 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0- 4 0- 2 3
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints
~ Entrenchment /floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 3
a dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre went floodin = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 0
acent wetlands = max oints
no wetlands = O; lar a ad
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 3
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
extensive de osition= O; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
~ dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
13 Presence of ma or bank failures
0 - 5
0 - 5
0 - 5
4
severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
14 Root depth and density on banks
0 - 3
0 - 4
0 - 5
2
H no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = max oints
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0
5
4
0
0
5
4
15 substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints - - -
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0- 3 0- 5 0- 6 4
no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints
Habitat complexity
17 0- 6 0- 6 0- 6 4
rH•i little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max oints
18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0- 5 0- 5 0- 5 2
~ no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0- 4 0- 4 3
dee 1 embedded = 0; loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0 - 4
0 - 5
0 - 5
4
no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
~ Presence of amphibians
21 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 3
O no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
ra
O
22 Presence of fish
0-4
0-4
0-4
4
no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 3
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 63
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
North Carolina-Division of Water Quality -Stream ldentifieation Form; Version 3..1
Date: rj _ ~ ~ ~;~ Project: ~IK ~ ~~+~~ Latitude: ~" ~-~.~~,~.~..~,~~
Evaluator:~~,,,, ~"`~~c~;~~#~~ Site: ~, Longitude: ~"
`3`~ ~ ~ ~~•~~~i3~k~Sy
Total Points: ~ other
Stream Is at feast Intermittent ~,~ County: ~ -~ ~ e, Quad Name:
ffz 79 or erenniaf if? 30 ~ 9' ~~~~ h Porn ~- ~~
A. Geomor bolo (Subtotal = 2~k~ 's'€~i`t ~ ;'".'+~;~k~•
18. Continuous bed and bank 0 1
2. Sinuosity 0 1
3. !n-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting ~ 0 1
5. Active/relic tloodplain 0 i
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 t
7. Braided channel 1
8. Recent alluvial deposits ~ 0 1
9 a Natural levees 1
10. Headcuts 1
11. Grade controls ~ 0 0,5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existin
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
evidence.
No ~ 0 ,
i Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drola ~ Subtotal = ~ )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- d or rowin season 0 1
0 1
16. Leaflitter 1
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0
18. Organic debris Tines or piles (Wrack lines} 0
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0
C. Biolo Subtotal = - )
2
2
3
2
2
2 3
3
_
2 3
2 3
1 1.5
1
Yes
?~ 3
2
0.5 0
1 ~ 1.5
1 1.5
Yes t:5
20 . Fibrous roots to channel 2 1 ~ o
21 . Rooted plants in channel ~` 2 1
22: Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves d 1 2
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance} 0,5 ,, 1 5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0.5 1 1.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungu"s.: 0 0.5 1 j;5
29 .Wetland plants in streambed ~ FAC = 0.5; FACW .0.75; OBL = 1.5 , SAV = 2.0; Other 0
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants. "
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of thi& form for additional notes.)
USACE AID#
DWQ#,
Site # C22 (indicate on attached map)
~ ~ STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET '
1~~1~ ~~.
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT Rail Division 2. Evaluator's name: Scherrer / EcoScience
3. Date of evaluation: MaV 26, 2006 4. Time of evaluation: 2:30 pm
5. Name of stream: UT to Richland Creek 6. River basin: Cape Fear
7. Approximate drainage area: 48.7 acres 8. Stream order: 1
9. Length of reach evaluated: 50' 10. County: Guilford
11. Site coordinates (if known): 35.966687949N, 79.972796088W 12. Subdivision name (if any):
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
on railroad track 5600 feet east of intersection with College Drive (SR 1278)
14. Proposed channel work (if any): Siding improvements
15. Recent weather conditions: Clear
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Clear
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters -Nutrient Sensitive Waters WS-IV Water Supply Watershed _(I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 4.7 acres
19. Does channel appear on U5GS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
Commercial 65 % Industrial _% Agricultural
25 % Forested 75 % Cleared /Logged _% Other
22. Bankfull width: 7 feet 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 2-4 feet
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight X Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to
each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics
identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot
be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where
there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may
be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned
to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 51 Comments:
Outfall of water treatment plant
Evaluator's Signature Date 5-26-06
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change -version 06/03. To Comment, please ca11919-876-8441 x 26.
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGiON POIN T RANGE
CHARACTERISTICS SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow /persistent pools in stream
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 - 5
4
no flow or saturation = 0; stron flow = max oints
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 1
extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max oints
3 Riparian zone 0- 6 0- 4 0- 5 1
no buffer = 0; Conti ous, wide buffer = max oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 1
extensive dischar es = 0; no dischar es = max oints
5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 4
no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. = max oints
U
,~
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain
0-4
0-4
0-2
2
no flood lain = 0; extensive flood lain = max oints
pppppp''''~~~~~~ ~ Entrenchment /floodplain access 0- 5 0- 4 0- 2 1
a dee 1 entrenched = 0; fre uent floodin = max oints
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
j 0- 6 0- 4 0- 2 0
acent wetlands = max oints
no wetlands = 0; lar a ad
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 1
extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max oints
10 Sediment input 0- 5 0- 4 0- 4 2
extensive de osition= O; little or no sediment = max oints
11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 - 4 0 - 5 3
fine, homo enous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max oints
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 - 5 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
,'~+ dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max oints
~"~
""'
13 Presence of ma or bank failures
~
0-5
0-5
0-5
3
severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max oints
14 Root depth and density on banks 0 - 3 0 - 4 0 - 5 2
E, no visible roots = 0; dense roots throu out = max oints
~
15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
0 - 5
0 - 4
0 - 5
4
substantial im act =0; no evidence = max oints
16 Presence of riffle-pooUripple-pool complexes
0 - 3
0 - 5
0 - 6
4
no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints
1 ~ Habitat complexity
0 - 6
0 - 6
0 - 6
4
w little or no habitat = 0; fre uent, varied habitats = max oints
18 Canopy coverage over streambed
0 - 5
0 - 5
0 - 5
2
~ no shadin ve etation = 0; continuous cano = max oints
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0 - 4 0 - 4 3
de 1 embedded = O; loose structure = max
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
0 - 4
0 - 5
0 - 5
3
no evidence = 0; common numerous t es = max oints
Presence of amphibians
21 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 2
no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
~ 22 Presence of fish 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 0
no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 2
no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max oints
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 51
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
North Carolina Division rif Water C~uality -Stream Identification Form; Version 3..i
Date:-'
j
_ ,, ,p~ Project: ,~ ,~ ~~~~~ ~ Latitude: "~~~ ~
Evaluator: ,~~; ,~~~ i ~} Sfte: GZ?' Longitude:
~-~~~ ~~f1
Tatai points: -
Stream isatleastfntermlttent ,C1-~ Counfy:
ff> 19 or erennlal if ? 30 ~"~ ! ~ r'?,~ Other
'
e.q. Ouad Name: (,~ • h ~~~ ~,.: ~~ ~
~`
A. Geomar holo
(Subtotal =
a ~ :s~iti~t `fri~~~it ' ~ ''Qderat~~ :: ~tr'a~g
1
. Continuous bed and bank ~ 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2
4. Soil texture ar stream substrata sorting ~ 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 3
6. Depositional bars or benches p . 2 3
7. Braided channel 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2
9 a Natural levees 1, 2 3
10. Headcuts 1 2 g
11. Grade controls 0.5 i 1 5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0.5 1 1
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map gr other documented. No = 0 Yes
evidence. es
Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
F~ ~
'
B. Hydrology (subtotal.
14. Groundwater flow/discharge
15. Water in channe- and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water In channel -• d or rowin season 0 i
0 1
~ 2
2 3
16. Leaflitter .5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 5
t t3. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No = 0 Yes 1.5
~i.-$falO (Subtotal = `.... .
2t) .Fibrous roots in channet 2 1 p
21 . Rooted plants in channel 2 1 0
22: Crayfish 0.5 , ~ 1.5
23. Bivalves t 1 - 2
3
24. Fish `°~ 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians ""'0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos {note diversity and abundance) ~ 0.5 1 t 5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0,5 1 1.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacterialfungu's. 0 0.5 1 1:5
29 .Wetland plants in streambed FAC -- .5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 , SAV - 2.Q; Qther~"- 0
Items 20 and 2I .focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29
Notes: {use back side of this form for additional notes.) focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Sketch: ""