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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140957 Ver 1_U-03_Appendix B_Wilmington_Northampton NC AP2 waterbodies_20170227SNet1l00S ACE AID# _-_---__-- DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) FM STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET i Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: --AW 1. Applicant's name:- wl i 4A (Cz7n 2. Evaluator's name: DID WIES3-- 3. Date of evaluation: 7Z-1 ' I z-( 4. Time of evaluation: 5. Name of stream 7. Approximate drainage area: % lift -S 9. Length of reach evaluated: t Ute' � - 6. River basin: kQ 8. Stream order: 10. County: -�-IL30 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latitude (ex. 34.&72312):� �%j �'t { j, Longitude (ex. —77.55661 1): ! .� © �� j' �� 12— 2— Method location detennined (circle):? Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): rC? l'LO 15. Recent weather conditions:_ 16. Site conditions at time of visit: (\ � r ; — U, 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 Nidal Waters IN' Essential Fisheries Habitat A` K'Trout Waters ��Outstanding Resource Waters (/i l-1$ Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed lV (I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES 00 If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YEl NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? Y NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential % Commercial % Industrial 2 %%—Agricultural 76 % Forested —% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( ) 22. Bankfull width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: lat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) —Moderate (4 to 10%) —Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight —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):_ C nts: MIq4 Evaluator's Signature Date This channel evaluation fo is mtende o be use 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 . --t Dual aucI iaucs arc uvr assessed In Coastal streams. NC T)WO Cfrvam T`lnn*.f:....*:,,., V,,..... v Date: -7 -- _ i ! Project/Site: (�Q �� Latitude: • : 3� ` �� 4• Evaluator: �� ou Longitude*-77`� 3o I Total Points: 1 / 1 2 2 Stream is at least intermittent � � i circle one) Stream Det71ntermitte2t)Perennial E hemera Other if z 19 or erennial if >_ 30" pg. e. Quad Name: i rviu 1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank Absent 0 Weak 1 Mod ,ate Strong 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 0 1 / 1 2 2 3 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 0.5 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 es = 3 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 1 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 10. Natural valley 0 0 0.5 1� 1.5 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel a arfifiri al riitrhoc o ...., ...a... No = 0 ACW = 0.75; Yes = 3 B. Hvdrnlnnv (Suhtntal = -7 V"vN 1114 u� 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 �' 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 t5. 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 .5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 0.5 es = 3 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0' 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0_ 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed ACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes.- otes:Sketch: Sketch: /2,-2-,- snrh005 JP,bow- a s � N S' {A . • l _ +t "I Y it Waterbody snrh005 facing east upstream Waterbody snrh005 facing west downstream snrh005 O"A 7-1 Waterbody snrh005 facing south cross stream I USACE AID# i STREAM -011 DWQ4 Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: V�:,b ff7Q 3. Date of evaluation: P) 5. Name of stream; Ut�� v o (>,�� Jacks Swamp 7. Approximate drainage area: 9. Length of reach evaluated: (� Site # (indicate on attached map) 2. Evaluator's name: b (b 5 4. Time of evaluation: 3 LD -2- 6. -- 6. River basin: IC �� i� ��� Chowan 8. Stream order: t 10. County:—PG t V� lv 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): / p Latitude (ex. 34.872312): �, " 3 )' Z-/� • �— -7 Longitude (ex. —77.556611): 1 Method location determined (circle); �S) Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Plioto/GIS Other GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evalua6rit note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel woi 15. Recent weather condi 16. Site conditions at timf 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: OA -Section 10 N 4Tidal Waters A�Essential Fisheries Habitat AE rout Waters ��utstanding Resource Waters i=66—Nutrient Sensitive Waters PAVater Supply WatershedA��(I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES � If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad trap? 6ES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil SurveyYES NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial 16 % Agricultural ?L)/o Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other 22. Bankfull width: 11 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank):�� 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) ,_Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends _Frequent meander A 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 Scorefrom reverse): ( ) Comments: Evaluator's SignatureDate e � ( q — / `� This channel evaluation f#misintende a 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. Milli,' rl! �. ill-- -lal actci isuos are not assessea in coastat streams. NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and (perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date:Cz � Z. Project/Site: 1 Latitude: �� Evaluator: County e Longitude ar �f Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent Stream Deter }mat' circle one) Other UNT to Jacks Swamp if z 19 or perennial if? 30" Ephemera tnt=itten Perennial e.y. Quad Name: 1 a. --- - ,-uu,ULQH - / Hosent Weak Moderate Strong Continuity of channel bed and bank p 1 2.. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, -- 1 3 ripple-pool se uence 01 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 1 2 3 0 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1;�i 2 2 2 3 3 8. Headcuts 0 9. Grade control 0 3 10. Natural valley 01.5 0.5 _ 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No 0.5 0 1 artificial ditches are not rated: see diarucsf�nc �n „� .,� Yes = 3 B. Hydrology (Subtotal = - 12. Presence of Baseflow 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria - -- 1 2 3--- 14. Leaf litter 1 5 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3 ----.. C. Biology (Subtotal = -- 18. Fibrous roots in streambed O 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 ----.-_- -- -- 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23, Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL. 1.5) Other = 0 *perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual Notes: Sketch: N 41 snrh007 Waterbody snrh007 facing west upstream Waterbody snrh007 facing east downstream USAGE A1D# DWQ # :9Vk no Site # (indicate on attached map) M STREAM QUALI'T'Y ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -AQF Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: I. Applicant's name: t In 2. Evaluator's name:�� 3. Date of evaluation:- L L 4. Time of evaluation:'_3*2 5. Name of stream s l $:}c > a , Wr :: Chowan ���River basm:_�� ,� � 7. Approximate drainage area: �7 8. Stream order: 9. Length of reach evaluated: ' ap 10. County:--Or 4 A, � 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name if any): Latitudeex. 34.872312 - ( ' Longitude (ex. -77.556611): -,77 Method location determined (circle): GPS "Popo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GlS Other GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): 15. Recent weather conditions: 16. Site conditions at time of visit: 17. Ide itify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters �� 6lrY�-'Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters `�— utstanding Resource Waters rWNutrient Sensitive Waters L�Water Supply Watershed L*- I-IV 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES O f 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 _% Industrial 26 % Agricultural :% Forested % Cleared / Logged _% Other ( ) 22. Bankfull width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight ecasional 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. -7 Total Score (from reverse): -- t Comments: Evaluator's Signature l /\„ ��.� = Date n - t (` /9 This channel evaluation form ,s ntended to be 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. 5 N g g 6,DL STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 � (-q C' ' �' Date: _ G-� Lt L( Project/Site:-�� Latitude:, t Evaluator:! County: b� Longitude 0 1 2 ,; Total Points: Lp J Stream is at least intermittent J / Stream Determination (eir ne) Ephemeral Intermitter Perennia Other Tacks Swamp if 19 or perennial if z 30` !j 2 e.g. Quad Name: J H. veomor holo (Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Mod to Strong 1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 ,; 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 ) 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 j 0 3 9. Grade control 00.5 1.5 1 1. 10. Natural valley 0 OBL = 1.5 Other - 0 1 1..5 11. Second or greater order channel a manual. =fe Yes = 3 di unuai ditches are not rated; see iscussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = -- - ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 0. 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 17. Soil -based evidence of high watertable? 1 No = 0 Yes = u. t5ioiogy (Subtotal = I .'S t 5 ) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 i,� 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 11 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed CW = 0.75 OBL = 1.5 Other - 0 "perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: 4 snrh006 snrh006 Waterbody snrh006 facing north cross stream USACE AID# DWQ # Site #_ (indicate on attached map) L" I a U AQP STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: iiYU m \ 2. Evaluator's name: �)l � d 3. Date of evaluation: R`-- LJ - 141 4. Time of evaluation: J 5. Name of stream: U rnU J C GLEFI� CCK 6. River basin: !ep(_M�i lD p 7. Approximate drainage area: `l 8. Stream order: 9. Length of reach evaluated: 10. County: &JIM4 hrrY - 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latitude (ex. 34.872312): (�� Longitude (ex. -77.556611): nc L, 7 7 3 3' 3 2— ! d 7 1 �_ Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location) 14. Proposed channel work (if any): V t.SL 'F 15. Recent weather conditions: 10-!' f-IG4 M — 16. Site conditions at time 1��7�. pII..dentify any special waterway classifications known: OW -Section 10 -Kidal Waters w aEssential Fisheries Habitat A Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters V) Nutrient Sensitive Waters 4LkVater Supply Watershed I " V (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 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES 0 - 21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential _% Commercial % Industrial _ J U % Agricultural Z % Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other ( 22. Bankfull width: c� x/23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): D 24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) /K Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _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): Comments: Evaluator's Signature -- Date 7 -dT —� J This channel evaluation fort r intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in gathering the data requir d 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. SN21-%6ra STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream no flow or saturation = 0; strop flow = max points) 0-5 0 — 4 0-5 2 Evidence of past human alteration extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) 0-6 0-5 0-5 3 Riparian zone no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints) 0-6 0-4 0-5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-4 5 Groundwater discharge no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = max points) 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 U � 6 Presence of adjacentfloodplain no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-2 l Entrenchment / floodplain access a' (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-2 I 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-2 9 Channel sinuosity extensive channetization = 0; natural meander = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-3 10 Sediment input (extensive deposition= 0• little or no sediment = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 I 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate fine homo enous = 0; laz e, diverse sizes =max oints NA* 0-4 0 — 5 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening F(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 0-5 0 — 4 0-5 13 Presence of major bank failures severe erosion = 0• no erosion stable banks = max points) 0-5 0 — 5 0-5 I 14 Root depth and density on banks H no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 0-3 0 — 4 0-5 U'I F Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber productiou S substantial impact =0; no evidence = max oints) 0-5 0-4 0-5 y 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes F no riffles/ripples les or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) 0-3 0-5 0-6 17 Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 little or no habitat= 0; frequent, varied habitats= max points) 18 Canopy coverage over streambed .�, no shadingvegetation — 0; continuous canopy= max points) 0-5 0 — 5 0-5 19 Substrate embeddedness (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max NA* 0-4 0-4 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 no evidence = 0• common numerous es = maxpoints) 0-5 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 O(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 220-4 Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 f� no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints) (J 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0 — 5 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 - TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) l * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWO Stream identification Fnr..r vo.a;.,., a 11 5Np-(46 io Date: ra . - ( Absent Pro'ectfSlte: ApP Latitude:3� Evaluator: county:Longitude: ` ?2 Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent a 5 , Stream Deter ' circle one) Ephemeral OtherUAYi £� if i 19 or ersnnial if z 30" p ntermitte erennial e.g. Quad Name: A 2 Geomorphology ( Subtotal = Absent Weak Mod to St 1' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 16. Organic debris lines or piles 17. Soil -based evidence of hi h water table? 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)) 3 ripple -pool sequence 0 1 3 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 1 1 2 5. Active/relict floodplain 3 22. Fish 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 13 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 ,1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel 1 No = 0 1.5 Yes = 3 p. 35 o manual. ACW = 0.75 BL = 1.5 Other = 0 aeons m manual B. HydrologV (Subtotal = 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 16. Organic debris lines or piles 17. Soil -based evidence of hi h water table? 01 0 No = 0 1.5 1 1.5 Yes = 3 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)) 1 2 3 21. Aquatic M_ ollusks 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23, Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0 - 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0. 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed "perennial streams may also be Identified using other methods. as p. 35 o manual. ACW = 0.75 BL = 1.5 Other = 0 Notes: Sketch: �Jn� C L l IC( oec n r� zc NNS AA -_ �, �b q_ d'a �r,y:�. 1�� M T M,� fir. � - _ .. .. ut I USACE AID# DWQ# Site # ✓ (indicate on attached map) M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: ) A) JO A" 2. Evaluator's name: 3. Date of evaluation: �, r K 4. Time of evaluation_: /� 0 S. Name of stream:1r` �+ ��cw+�l�+� tsi G rC 6. River basin: 1 ioG(7Ct n G'k t- 7. Approximate drainage area: >60 e=rz . 8. Stream order: l S t i 9. Length of reach evaluated: 7 10. County:V 7. 4A -1102 -0 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer indecimal /degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): 3 2- ! �/ Latitude (ex 34.872312): C�, U � l �✓" Longitude (ex. —77.556611):`% ��� /• 6 /%�% Method location determined (circle):PS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): /moi i t- 360 :11 14. Proposed channel work (if any): Ak/11 15. Recent weather conditions: —/Vl rw, 16. Site conditions at time of f /!ti! t 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? 'F NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: -L% Residential _% Commercial % Industrial )b/o Agricultural G AL% Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other 5 ( ) 22. Bankfull width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight 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): ,5,� Comments: i) r' p9r1 a'c _h t� Evaluator's Signature T _.. / f-4, Date • /, -3, -r 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 * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain # CHARACTERISTICS Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0 — 5 0-4 0--5 1 no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = maxpoints) Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 2 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) 3 Riparian zone 0-6 0-4 0-5 no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints) Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0-5 0-4 0-4 4 extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 2 (no dischar e = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = maxpoints) Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 6 (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = maxpoints) Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0- 4 0-2 a (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = maxpoints) Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 8 (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = maxpoints) Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 L4 9 (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = maxpoints) Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 _ 10 extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = maxpoints) Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0 — 4 0-5 11 (fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = maxpoints) K _ Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5 �.,(deeply 12 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = maxpoints) Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0 — 5 0-5 a 13 n (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks =max oits) � Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 Z 14 visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = maxpoints) E,(no Con 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0 — 4 0-5 - 7 substantial impact =0; no evidence = maxpoints) Presence of riffle-pooltripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 16 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = maxpoints) F Habitat complexity 0— 6 0— 6 0— 6 17 (little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = maxpoints) Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 18 (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints) Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 19 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 2 >14 20 no evidence _0• common numerous types = maxpoints) 0 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 p 21 (no evidence = 0; common numerous types = maxpoints) a O 22 Presence of fish0-4 0— 4 0-4 a (no evidence = 0; common, numerous es = max points) Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 3 23 (no evidence:-- 0; abundant evidence --max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 11- All * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 _5'o6" , 00; Date: Project/Site: Latitudedg :, - '.y 601'��,(� Evaluator: J County: J � Longitude: c.7 07 N Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent 3� S Stream Determination (circ Intermittent Other Quad Name: 3 Ephemeral erennial ' e.g. if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30" 0 3 A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 TZ 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 0 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 10 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 1 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 .5 10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 .5) 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 Sketch: a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual Q LJ„rlrnlnnv /Q K+^}ol = { /) 1 u. i vwily S.,.,. .« - 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 i 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? 0 No = 0 Yes 3, v. u j U "UVLV, - 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed <17 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0; 1 2 3 22. Fish 0 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5 24, Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5? 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FA( W = 0.75; OBL = Other = 0 `perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch: 41 "rte INS t � �� ��'�- ,� _y: �. �..- `� , i �R�' l.ry� ` i f LUSAGE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attachcd map) M-1 STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1, Applicant's name:_-- �DC 1 1..Ll,'U1, -y\ 2. Evaluator's name: 3. Date of evaluation: [ " L� 4. Time of evaluation: F 5. Name of stream: 'UUt%T" LZ F I iZ- 1- QW4. River basin; vtr) 7. Approximate drainage area: '7' 8. Stream order: 9. Length of reach evaluated: Uel 10. County:_ 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latitude (ex. 34.872312); t><(D 1 F �f ,i Longitude (ex. -77,556611):'-7-) 3 Method location determined (circle): GP Topo Sheet. Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other C'rIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): 15. Recent weather conditions: 16. Site conditions at time of vi k177,. /Identify any special waterway classifications known: OA -Section l0 {N - l idal Waters �ssential Fisheries Habitat A'''te Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters Eutrient Sensitive Waters R -A -Water Supply Watershed I-IV} 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of a evalu n point? YES Of yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? O 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey?YES O 21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential _% Commercial % Industrial 9-0-3/6 Agricultural t % Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other } 22. Bankfull width: f 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 1 24. Channel slope down center of stream: 417lat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity; Straight _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 Evaluator's Signature` _' Date' -J —14 -,. This channel evaluation form is i4M& 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 * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. �I +ck Chid' 'C-1JMfr �L4 CI ecru , # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream I no flow or saturation = 0• strong flow = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-5 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 ✓r extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) 3 Riparian zone 0 — 4 0 5 no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints)0-6 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges extensive discharges = 0; no dischar es = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-4 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 2' no discharge = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. = maxpoints) -- VD 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0-4 0-4 0-2 . (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = maxpoints) Entrenchment / floodplain access �+ (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding= max points) p_ 5 0— 4 0— 2 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 no wetlands = 0; large ad'acent wetlands = max poinis 9 Channel sinuosity 0 — 4 0-3 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = maxpoints)0-5 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 extensive de osition= 0• little or no sediment = maxpoints) 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points IIIA* 0-4 0--5 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-5 .'` 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max oinks 14 Root depth and density on banks 0 — 4 0-5 H no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = maxpoints)0-3 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production substantial impact =0; no evidence = max oinks) 0-5 0 — 4 0-5 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)- -e�Habitat 1i complexity 0-6 0-5 0-6 l "f little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = maxpoints) 18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 �J - no sbading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints) 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) ! ) 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 " no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = maxpoints) (� 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints) G 22 Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 0-4 j. no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints) 02 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 (no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = maxpoints) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. �I +ck Chid' 'C-1JMfr �L4 CI ecru , NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: O� - �)_ P-1 Project/Site; Evaluator: V>C) v[_1 County: Total Points: Stream Determination (c Stream is at least intermittent ifz 19 orperonnfaf if z 30* Ephemeral intermittent' Latltude� � U ',2 3( Longitude: 77 Z3 1. + ttej Uk Other j 7U QQ 11 nial ,1 e.g. Quad Name: ;�- r,. '_-3vU1 1 iUr nU1U tc)u0101a1 = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1 a' Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex, riffle -pool, step -pool, 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 3 -ripple-pool sequence 0 1 2 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? 4, Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Acflve/relict floodplain 0 1 1 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2' 1.5 7, Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 OBL = 1,5 3 8. Headcufs 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 70. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1, 11. Second or greater order channel �j � No = 0 Yes = 3 ----__ _--____._.__,--- ............. I1 a1 S. H drOlq Subtotal = � 2 1 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 -3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1,5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1 5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? 23. Crayfish No = 0 -Y=es --= 3 C. 13iolaav (Subtotal = 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 2 1 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 0 20, Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 e 3 22. Fish _ a 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 0. 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed ACW = 0.75' OBL = 1,5 Other= 0 "perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See -p.35 of manual. Notes: �j � a Sketch; �V Sfi snrh009 s q Waterbody snrh009 facing upstream Am Waterbody snrh009 facing downstream snrh009 Waterbody snrh009 facing upline cross stream USACE AID# DWQ # `- -- -— Site # (indicate on attached map In STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET -AW Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: m� R � r 1. Applicant's na e: 1� d VN 1�'A,`,,1 2. Evaluator's name: 3. Date of evaluation: ; .//" f 3 /+,� r* f 4. Time of evaluation: S. Name of stream:_ 7. Approximate drainage area: ? 0 9. Length of reach evaluated: .11-d b. River basin: S. Stream order: 10. County: 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latitude (ex- 34.872312): r' a Z L s• f `u 7 Longitude (ex - —77.556611): / - 11 Method location detemnined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ordio (Aerial) PhotofGIS Other G[S Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 1/, < L. ; 5 14. Proposed channel work (if any): N -- e 15. Recent weather conditions: r 16, Site conditions at time of visit: 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known:section 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters ____Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES CT`lpa If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES �a 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial �% Industrial f_' % Agricultural t"t �% Forested % Cleared 1 Logged ,_„% Other 22. Bankfull width: ; ' "" 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) _-L:.Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight 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 tite 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 scare 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) Comments: Evaluator's Signature �,... Date Z1 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 suhject 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 I These characteristics arc riot assessed in coastal streams. 4 CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain Presence of flow I persistent pools in stream ----_(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 2 Evidence of past human alteration (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 3 Riparian zone no buffer = 0-, contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges (extensive discharges = 0, no discharges = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 5 Groundwater discharge - (n o discharge = 0; sprip Ls, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-4 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-2 7 Entrenchment / floodplain access gL.1 (deepIX entrenched = 0; firequent flooding = max points 0-5 0-4 0-2) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands 0-6 0-4 0-2 no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands _= max points) L 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3 (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = niax points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 (extensive deposition=_O, little or no sediment = max Size & diversity of channel bed substrate I I (fine,.hornogenous � 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) NA* 0-4 0-5 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening (deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 *W 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 0-5 0-5 1--i - (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = inax points) M e� 14 Root depth and density on banks 0-3 0-4 0-5 no visible roots -- 0; dense roots throughout = max points). Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 15 (substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 16 Presence of riffle-pooUripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6 (little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats =max points) 18 1 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0-5 0-5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints) 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0-4 0-5 0-5 (110 evidence = 0; coninion, numerous types = max p0ilits)-_ 21Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 22 P Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 0-4 no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) Evidence of wildlife use23 0-6 0-5 0-5 (n evidence = 0, abundant evidence max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) I These characteristics arc riot assessed in coastal streams. NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: ) , r Project/Site: Latitude. Evaluator:. County. I r.i. Longitude; r� �`}�,� ��,2 0 1 2 Total Points; Stream is at leastintermittentif Stream Determination (circle one) Other if z, 19 or erennra! 3i?z 3` ` Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g. Quaa ivame: A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = ` '- ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1 e. Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 ; 3 3. in -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 Yes 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 ;_1_ 2 3 5. Active/relict Floodplain 0 0,5 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 c1 , 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 ' 1)' 2 3 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 (0.5 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 (i1.5 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No T07 Yes = 3 - artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology {Subtotal = ) 12. Presence of Basefiow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 6 1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1.5 1 . 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5- 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes C. Biology (Subtotal 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 (11) 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (nate diversity and abundance) .0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 0,': 1 2 3 22. Fish '0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0,5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1,5 Other= 0: "perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes: Sketch:.,j�, "Al rtf-/t gid= r� -� a. - tiA+ ' USAG7A�D# DwQ Site # (indicate on attached map) STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: /1/ .' 2. Evaluator's name: 001, r 3. Date of evaluation: ' +� (`0 � e.f 4. Time of evaluation; f 5. Name ofstreant:_ 7. Approximate drainage area: 9. Length of reach evaluated; if U 6. River basin: a, 8. Stream order. 1U.County: 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): /r t.s7 312}: _ b < Q (1 • 6 � Longitude (ex, —77.5566I 1 y f Latitude (ex. 3 Method location detennined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS 011ier 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying, stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): i -j f — 15. Recent weather conditions: ,z �..e. 16. Site conditions at time of visit: ,A..f�� r 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 ,Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat `Trout Waters _.Outstanding Resource Waters � Nutrient Sensitive Waters Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES 1.4 If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad snap? YES &0, 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO 21. Estimated watershed land use; ��/Q Residential `% Commercial _°to Industrial °fa Agricultural �% Forested `o/m Cleared / Logged ,°fa Other { 22. Bartkftrll width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): r 24. Channel slope down center of stream: ,Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) —Moderate (4 to 10%) —Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity; Straight —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 oil 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 anality. Total Score (from reverse): =' Comments: f Evaluator's Signature " Date �� ' `� . Z-6 f 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 914-876-8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET * These c}taracteristics ars: not assessed in coastal streams. CHARACTERISTICS EC(3REGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain " 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream no Row or saturation = 0; strong flow maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-5 2 Evidence of past human alteration extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max poi s) 0—( — 0 _ 5 0-5 j 3 Riparian zone no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = maxpoints) 0-6 0-4 0-5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = maxpoints) 0-5 0---4 0-4 o.l 5 Groundwater discharge no dischar e = 0; springs, see s, wetlands, etc. =rnaxpoints) 0-3 0-4 0-4 Presence of adjacent floodplain (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max aints) 0-4 0-4 0-2 7 Entrenchment I floodplain access dee 1 entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = maxpoints0-5 0-4 0-2) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands (no wetlands = 0; lar e ad`acent wetlands = maxpoints)0 — 0-4 0 — 2 9 Channel sinuosity (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = inaxpoints)fl 5 0-4 0 — 3 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 (extensive de osiition� 0; little or no sediment = max oints 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate fine homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes =rnax points) NA* 0 4 0-5 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening (dee2ly incised = 0• stable bed & banks =rnaxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-5 13 Presence of major bank failures severe erosion _ 0; no erosion, banks = 0-5 0 5 0-5 stable max pints 14 Root depth and density on banks no visible roots = 0; dense roots throw hour = maxpoints) 0-3 0-4 0-5 15 Impact by agriculture, Iivestock, or timber production substantial impact =0; no evidence = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-5 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = niax pints) 0-3 0 — 5 0-6 17 Habitat complexity little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = snaxpoints) 0-6 0-6 0-6 18 Canopy coverage over streambed no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints) 0-5 0-5 0-5 19 Substrate embeddedness (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) NA*. 0-4 0--4 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) no evidence = 0; common numerous types = maxpoints) 0-4 0-5 0-5 U 21 Presence of amphibians no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max oints) 0-4 0 —4 0-4 22 Presence of fish 0-4 0-4 0-4 no evidence = 0• common numerous es = rnaxpoints) 23 Evidence of wildlife use no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = maxpoints) 0-6 0-5 0-5 Total Points Possible .100 100 100 'T'O'TAL SCORE (also enter on fiat page) � * These c}taracteristics ars: not assessed in coastal streams. NC DWO Stream Identification Form 'Voreinn d 'I 1 Date: Project/Site: County: ✓,I ¢ R Latitude: �.. Evaluator ; ,' F M Longitude: 9 Total Points; 0 Q1 Stream is at hast intermittent Stream Determ tion (circle one) Other if � f 9 or perennial if z 3p' ,. r) r Ephemeral nterrnlftifn Perennial p e. Quad Name: 9 o, ...ti , -- — I— I M -U, AO'C Ulbf A;U blUrIS in manual B. Hvdroloav (Subtotal = 7 ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 0 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 Q1 2 3 14. Leaf litter 1,5 _1) 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 l 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes = 3 Notes - C. Fiinlnnv 0q,,htnta1 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 3 �'-, 1 1 0 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) Qi 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 22. Fish 23. Crayfish . Oj D� 0 1 0.5 � 0. � 2 1 1 3 1.5 1.5 24. Amphibians 25. Algae fl ( 0_1 0.5 1 1.5 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW =!0.75? OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual. Notes - Sketch: Ivij 14, Om � nA 4 r _ _ �4't } SALE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: / , ' 2. Evaluator's name: ' L) , 5 " 3. Date of evaluation: P% t ' ( f 9 4. Time of evaluation: - 5. Name of stream: 7. Approximate drainage area: 9. Length of reach evaluated: ` 6. River basin: b� 8. Stream order: io. County: :.. 11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees, r 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latitude (ex, 34.872312): c f • f �z . e� f Longitude {ex. -77.556610: }: ;- Mcthod location determined (circle): CiP§) Topo Sheet Oralo (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): )i%r•e (;14� 14. Proposed channel work (if any): /\Je 15. Recent weather conditions: T1s.• - 16. Site conditions at time of visit: 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters :Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES 0 j 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential �% Commercial _% Industrial %° Agricultural s �% Forested � � % Cleared / Logged _% Other ( ) 22. Bankfitll width: ,�'� F , 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) _ Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) Steep (>10 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Lflccasional 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 sante 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 froth 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 140, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse): Comments Evaluator's Signature 7 Date L�J 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-$764441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 2 # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE COWS a] Piedmont Mountain SCORE 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream no flow or saturation = 0• strop flow = maxpoints)0-5 0 — 4 0-5 2 Evidence of past human alteration extensive alteration = 0, no alteration = maxpoints) 0-6 0-5 0_5 3 Riparian zone no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0 6 0-4 0 — 5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges - extensive discharges = 0, no discharges = max pints 0-5 0-4 0-4 5 Groundwater discharge no dischar e = 0; s rin s, see s, wetlands, etc. =max pints 0 — 3 0 — 4 0 -- 4 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain Un no flood lain = 0; extensive flood Iain = max points) 0-4 0-4 4 0 — 7 Entrenchment / floodplain access (deeply entrenched = 0• fre uent flooding = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-2 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands no wetlands = 0• large ad'acent wetlands = max oints 0-6 0 4 0-2 9 Channel sinuosity (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max pints) 0-5 0 — 4 0-3 10 Sediment input extensive deposition-- 0• little or no sediment maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-4 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate fine, homogenous = 0• large, diverse sizes = maxpoints)NA* — 4 0-5 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening �+—(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = maxpoints) 0-5 0-4 0-5 13 Presence of major bank failures severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = maxDints 0-5 0-5 0 — 5 14 Root depth and density on banks l.. no visible roots = 0• dense roots throuehout = max oints 0-3 0-4 0-5 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production substantial int act =0; no evidence = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes i, no rifflqs/rj2R1es or pools = 0; well-developed maxpoints) 0-3 0-5 0-6 17 Habitat complexity (little or no habitat = 0• fre uent varied habitats = maxpoints) 0-6 0-6 0-6 18 Canopy coverage over streambed no shadingvegetation = 0; continuous cavo = maxpoints)0-5 0 — 5 0-5 19 Substrate embeddedness (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure - max) NA 0-4 0-4 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) (no evidence = 0• common numerous types = max 0-4 0-5 0-5 CJ 21 points) Presence of amphibians (no evidence = 0; conmion, numerous types = maxpoints) 0-4 0-4 0-4 O22 Presence of fish � (no evidence = 0; common numerous tVpes =maxpoints) 0-4 4-4 0-4 23 Evidence of wildlife use Ito evidence = 0• abundant evidence = max oints) 0-6 0-5 0-5 Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter an first page) ' These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. 2 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: ProjectfS te; Latitude. Evaluator: e €� County Longitude:. -77 -77��r�+ Total Points: Stream is at feast intermittent : Stream Determination (circle one) Other , if? 19 or perennial if a30' Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial e.g- Quad Name: ram A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = } Absent Weak Moderate 'Strong 18Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 . 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 Yes ` 3 2 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 4 j 2 3 5. Activelreiict floodplain 0 9 2 3 6. Depositional bars or benches 01 _ s 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 07 2 3 B. Headcuts 0 1 2 ('3 ' l _- 9. Grade control 0 � ti,5. 1 1.5 10. Natural valley 0 '0,) 1 1.5 11. Second or greater order channel No tea, Yes = 3 Sketch: r aninciai ❑atcnes are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 , 1 2 3 14. leaf litter 1.5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0. ' 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.. 1 1.5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes ` 3 C. Biology (Subtotal = `''7 ) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1'j 0 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2' 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) % 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks !0 1 2 3 22. Fish 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish CU 0.5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians ({) 0.5 1 1-5 25. Algae 0.5 1 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual - Notes: Sketch: r P "Ov "Z"1/4'', SNRGO05 — Cross Stream View USACE AID#,_ ............ DWQ#_ lv� Site #_ _ (indicate on attached neap) f STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reacts under assessment: I. Applicant's name: ` 3. Date of evaluation: -7 ` - —`D f 5. Narne of stream: 7. Approximate drainage area: _On �r-�J 9. Length of reach evaluated: L�C.� 2. Evaluator's name: 4. Time of evaluation: n 0 6. River basin: 8. Stream order: l 10. County: 11. Sitc coordinates if known ( ) ,�✓ prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latitude (ex. 34.R72312)�3Z V f 2.3. (.-gc- f i Longitude (cx. -77.156611): -271 0 _R 3 r 2-7 , ~y tvTcthad location determined (cire)e): CIPS Ttrpo Slreel Ortho (Aerial) PlrololGlS OtherGTS Other 13. Lcication of reach der cvaluhtron n c nearby roads and landmarks and attac"ap identifying streain(s) location): , 14. Proposed channel work (if any): 1n 15. Recent weather conditions:_Crl� 16. Site conditions at time of visit: pp,, p� 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: lNection 10 �idal Waters +"Essential Fisheries Habitat N�rrout Waters 0 outstanding Resource Waters 1,4S Nutrient Sensitive Waters Pater Supply Watershed i -IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YE NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map. O) 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NU 21. Estimated watershed land use. �410 Residential �% Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural `% Forested "f° CIeare 1 Logged Other ( ) 22. Bankfull width: 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 24. Channel slope down center of stream: ,Flat (0 to 2%) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) Steep (> 10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight —Occasional bends requent 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. Everycharacteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ccoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of [lie 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 4n 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): Cornmen Evaluator's Signature Date` i"Iris channel evaluation for is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental profe signals in gathering the data require 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 06103. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26. N P - ll STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET # CHARACTERISTICS ECO.REGION POINT RANGE CDa5tal SCORE Piedmont Mountain 1 Presence of flow 1 persistent pools in stream (no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5 2 Evidence of past human alteration __ .a -7L (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = Max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 3 Riparian zone (no buffer = 0: contiguous, wide bul`fer = max points) 0-6 - 0 ` 4 0 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges (extensive discharges = 0, no discharges = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4 P4 5 Groundwater discharge (no discharge = 0; 0 - 3 15 0-4 4 0 - 4 springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. - ,nax points 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0 4 (no floodplain = 0, extensive floodplain = max points) 0-4 0 - 2 7 Entrenchment 1 floodplain access (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding! =- max points) 0-5 0--4 0-2 , 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-2 9 Channel sinuosity 0 (extensive channeIization = 0; natural meander= max points) 5 0 4 0-3 10 Sediment input '— _ (e_xtensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment =max points} 0-5 0-4 0-4 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate _ fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = maxpoints)NA* 0 4 0-5 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening (deeply incised = 0, stable bed & batiks = max points) 0-5 0 4 0-5 *0 13 Presence of major bank failures (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) 0-5 0-5 0 - 5 M 14 Root depth and density on banks �.{ (noVlstble roots W {i; dense roots throughout =max paints} 0-.-3 0-4 0-5 15 impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production substantial impact =0; no evidence max oints 0 5 0-4 0 _ 5 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes (no riffles/ripples or pools = ), well-developed max points) 0-3 0 - 5 0-6 --� d 17 Habitat complexityY (little or no habitat= 0; frequent, varied habitats =max points) 0-6 0 $ 0-6 is Canopy coverage over streambed (no sus canopy = max points) 0- 5 0 -. 5 0-5 �i 19 Substrate embeddedness — — — — (deeply enabedrlcgl = 0; loose struqure max) A 0-4 t} - 4 }{ let 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) W (no evidence = 0• common, numerous t yes = maxpoints) 0-4 0-5 0-5 21 Presence of amphibians (no evidence = 0; conunoii, numerous types = max paints} 0 4 0-4 } - 4 0-4 0 22 Presence of fish (no evidence = 0, common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-4 23 Evidence of wildlife use (no evidence ` 0; abundant evidence = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) * These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC Division of Water Quality —Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.11 IVC DWV Stream identification Fol -In l " Date: 41111 r.ti Project/Site:iz I 1� Pv, Latitude 0 � t . �j , 7 Evaluator: clD Count ry �� Longitude I Points: stream is at least intermittent 5Stream Determination (circle one) Other ifs 19 or arennrat ifs 30` �5 Ephemeral Intermittent nia e.9- Quad Name: anuictai ❑tunes are not rated; see discussions in manual M f. H drolo (Subtotal= 3 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 13Ffrown oxidizing bacteria �- 14. Leaf litter 1.5 15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table? No = 0 C. Btolo Subtotal = ] M 18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 20. Macrobenthos [Hole di�ersitY and abundance) {] 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 22. Fish 3 23. Crayfish 0 24. Amphibians 0 25. Algae 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed 2 'perennial streams maY also be identified using ether methods. See p. 35 of manual, Ns�tes: 1 Sketch: 41 vrteaK M to Strong 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1.5 1 2 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 0.5 1 0.5 1 Yes = 3 es=3 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 0.5 1 1.5 0.5 1.5 0.5 1.5 0.5 1 1.5 FACW = 0.75; BL = 1.5 Other = 0 _ nt'� N' t ' t i- 4 ^'•its �t �- _ nt'� v N' t jw AP IVhoa v +���;•�T y k 77W A y, x ' USACE AID# DWQ # Site 4 (indicate on attached map) .......... _... STREAM QU'ALIT'Y ASSESSMENT' WORKSHEET 411 Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment. ` 1. Applicant's name: _ D� a� 2. Evaluator's name: hz�, L--"�zs� 3. Date of evaluation: 73 - C It' 4. Time cif evaluation: L- S. Natrte of stream: 0e `�-}' LIL � i� ivcr basin: car o rs� 7. Approximate clraintugc arca: S. cream order: _ 9. Length of reach evaluated: srr-) -ST 10. County: y,y1.5 r4 It. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): Latituudc ta.. 34.8723121:. , - a` -� + Longitude(ex. -77.556611): D 7 Method location detcrntined (circle): GPS Topo Shect Ortho (Aerial) Phow/GIS Other GIS Cather 13. Location of reach under evalua note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying strcatn(s) location): c &., A-) ...ice .,.V.\..,n ,.._,.TCk- --�-4 ---I. 14. Proposed channel work (if any): 15. Recent weather conditions: Q 16. Site conditions at time of visit: _ _^ 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: /1—Action 10V�Tidal Waters 1/ 6 Essential Fisheries Habitat -VkTrout Waters V&utstanding; Resource Waters hANutrient Sensitive `Eaters ,eater Supply WatershedV (I-iV) 113. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point"? YE N© If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Suivey? 1~S NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: —% Residential % Commercial _% Industrial % Agricultural 0 % Forested LZ4L% Cleared / Logged % Other ( ) 22. Bankfull width: b --•4!94� �-W 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank)A 24) 24. Channel slope down center of stream: Flat (0 to 2%) Y-Gcntle (2 to 41/„) _Moderate (4 to 10%) Steep (> 10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends _Frequent meander Very sinuous _Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining; the most appropriate ecoregion biased oil location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic inust 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 glow 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 clic 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 hwheCt ouallty- Evaluator's Signature d date This channel evaluation for i 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. f=orm subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26. STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET I hese charactcristics are not assessed in coastal streams. CHARACTERISTICS COREGION POINT RANGE SCORE Coastal Piedmont Mountain l Presence of now f persistent pools in stream 0-5 0-4 0-5 (no flow or saturation = 0; strong flout, = max points) 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5 L. (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) 3 Riparian zone (no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0- 5 0 .4 (extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 5 Groundwater discharge 0-3 0-4 0-4 (no discharge= 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) wr Presence of adjacent floodplain _T (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) L( Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0-4 0_2 (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) [J 8 Presence of adjacent wed aitds 0-6 0— 4 0-2 (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) Channel sinuosity 0. 5 0--4 0-3 (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 10 Sediment input 0-5 0-4 0-4 [� (extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA 0-4 0-5 (fine. homogenous = 0; lar e, diverse sizes = max Dints) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0 — 5 0-4 0 — 5 H(deeply incised = 0,, stable bed & banks = max points) .., 13 Presence of major bank failures 0 1_5 0_5 0-5 ).4 (severe erasion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) e� 14 Root depth- and density bks y oan 0-3 0-4 0--5 (iia visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max paints) 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0-4 01-5 (substantial impact =0; no evidence = max saints) 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 F (no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max paints) 17 Habitat complexity (little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points) 0-6 0-6 0-6 I� Canopy coverage over streambe d O...j 0--5 0--5 (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = inax points) 19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0-4 0-4 T(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max] 20 -- -- Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) T 0-4 0--5 0-5 (no evidence = 0; comnion, numerous types = max pDints) [; 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0 — 4 0-4 (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) Q 22 Presence of fish 0— 4 0— 4 0— 4 �] (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0-6 0-5 0-5 (na evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enter- on first page) I hese charactcristics are not assessed in coastal streams. NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for identification of Intermittent and Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4..11 NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 Date: _ L ProjectlSi ' '54eI'A Latitude: e- Evaluator: L l County: Longitude: 77 Total Points: Stream is at least intermittent Stream Determination (circ) a Other if :t 19 or perennial if z 30' Ephemeral Intermittent erenni e.g. Quad Name: I A., A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = I V ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong 1 aContinuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3 2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence 0 1 1.5 3 4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 5. Activefrelict floodplain 0 1 2 0.5 1 6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 2 Notes: 8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 9. Grade control 0 D.5 1 1.5+ 10. Natural valley 0 0,5 1 .5 11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 "arlificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _'P_' , �. ) 12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3 13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 -- 27 3 14. Leaf litter 5 1 0.5 0 15. Sediment on plants or debris p 1 5 1 1.5 16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 5 17. Soil -based evidence of high water table"? No = 0 Yes = 3 L:. Biology (Subtotal = 'e .) 18. Fibrous roots in streambed _ 3 2 1 0 19. Pivoted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0 20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3 21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 3 22, Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5 23. Crayfish 0 .5 1 1.5 24. Amphibians 0 1 0.5 1 1.5 25. Algae 0 0.5 1 1.5 26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0 .perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.. Notes: Sketch: ` f U 41 /-Z- 9{0 7 may. S ii r .t SNRH002 — Cross Stream View