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Preliminary ORM Data Entry Fields for New Actions
ACTION ID #: SAW-Begin Date (Date Received):
Prepare file folder Assign Action ID Number in ORM
1. Project Name [PCN Form A2a]:
2. Work Type:Private Institutional Government Commercial
3. Project Description / Purpose [PCN Form B3d and B3e]:
4. Property Owner / Applicant [PCN Form A3 or A4]:
5. Agent / Consultant [PNC Form A5 – or ORM Consultant ID Number]:
6. Related Action ID Number(s) [PCN Form B5b]:
7. Project Location – Coordinates, Street Address, and/or Location Description [PCN Form B1b]:
8. Project Location – Tax Parcel ID [PCN Form B1a]:
9. Project Location – County [PCN Form A2b]:
10. Project Location – Nearest Municipality or Town [PCN Form A2c]:
11. Project Information – Nearest Waterbody [PCN Form B2a]:
12. Watershed / 8-Digit Hydrologic Unit Code [PCN Form B2c]:
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404 Section 10 and 404
Regulatory Action Type:
Pre-Application Request
Unauthorized Activity
Compliance
Standard Permit
Nationwide Permit #
Regional General Permit #
Jurisdictional Determination Request No Permit Required
Revised 20150602
2019
West Branch Rocky River Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements
This application is to request authorization to conduct stream bank stabilization and in-stream enhancement activities for the purposes
of improving water quality, bank stabilization, and aquatic habitat. This submittal is to request a PJD and submit PCN pursuant to NWP
27 for the West Branch Rocky River Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
Kimley-Horn; POC Mr. Chris Tinklenberg, PWS
Adjacent to West Branch Rocky River, from Grey Road to Fisher Farm Park and adjacent to an unnamed tributary to the
west from Ashby Road to the confluence of West Brach Rocky River at Fisher Farm Park in Davidson, North Carolina
Multiple - Linear Project
Mecklenburg
Davidson
West Branch Rocky River
Upper Pee Dee (HUC 03040104)

kimley-horn.com 200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-5131

September 19, 2019

Mr. David Shaeffer
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801-5006

Ms. Karen Higgins
NC DWR, 401 & Buffer Permitting Branch
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604

Re: Pre-Construction Notification (NWP #27) Application &
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Request
West Branch Rocky River Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements
Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC

Dear Mr. Shaeffer and Ms. Higgins:

On behalf of our client, Charlotte-Mecklenburg (County) Stormwater Services, Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. (KH) is submitting the enclosed joint Section 404/401 Pre-Construction Notification
for the above referenced project for your review pursuant to a Nationwide Permits #27 and General
401 Water Quality Certification number 4134. This application is to request authorization to conduct
stream bank stabilization and in-stream enhancement activities for the purposes of improving water
quality, bank stabilization, and aquatic habitat. The center of the project area is located at
35.491806°N, -80.805119°W. The following information is included as part of this application
submittal:
 Project Summary Sheet
 Agent Authorization Letter
 Pre-Construction Notification Form
 Permit Figures
 Figure 1 - Vicinity
 Figure 2 – USGS Topo (Cornelius; Mooresville)
 Figure 3 – SSURGO Soils
 Figure 4 – PJD Field Sketch
 Figure 5 – Proposed Conditions
 Permit Drawings for West Branch Rocky River Stream Restoration
 Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) Request
 Field Data Forms
 USACE Wetland Determination Forms
 NCDWR Stream Identification Forms
 Project Site Photographs:
January 23 2018; February 6, 2019; July 30, 2019
 Agency Correspondence

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The County proposes to perform stream restoration and enhancement activities along the West
Branch Rocky River (WBRR) within the project corridor. The proposed restoration activities seek to
reduce bank erosion, improve channel dimension, and stabilize bank areas in close proximity to the
existing multi-use path. The bank stabilization and stream enhancements are included to reduce bank
erosion, improve channel dimension, and stabilize bank areas in close proximity to the existing multi-
use path. Stabilization includes bank grading to a stable slope, rock toe protection, and buffer
revegetation. The project corridor begins adjacent to WBRR, from Grey Road to Fisher Farm Park.
The corridor also includes an unnamed tributary of WBRR which flows from the west, from Ashby
Road to the confluence of WBRR at Fischer Farm Park.

SITE DESCRIPTION

The project corridor is located in the piedmont region of North Carolina. Topography is moderate
within the study corridor and roughly ranges from 650 to 750 feet in elevation (Figure 2; National
Geodetic Vertical Datum 1929).

The project is located in the Pee Dee River Basin. A field review by Kimley-Horn environmental
scientists was conducted on January 23, 2018, February 6, 2019, and July 30, 2019. WBRR, a
potential non-wetland water of the US (WoUS), sixteen (16) additional unnamed tributaries (potential
non-wetland WoUS), and five (5) potential wetland W oUS are located within the project study corridor
(Figures 4a-4f). WBRR discharges into Rocky River approximately 2.2 miles southeast of the project
study corridor, which subsequently discharges into the Pee Dee River an additional 45 miles to the
south.

WBRR is rated by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
Division of Water Resources (DWR) as Class C with the following DWR Stream Index # 13-17-3.
Class C waters are protected for primary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish consumption, aquatic habitat
and agricultural uses. Currently, WBRR is not classified as 303d listed (i.e. “impaired”). The project
study corridor does not lie within a Water Supply Watershed and there are no Outstanding Resource
Waters or High Quality Waters within the study corridor.

STREAM REHABILITATION APPROACH

Goals and Objectives:
The goal of the stream and buffer rehabilitation is to improve the hydraulic and geomorphic function of
WBRR to create a foundation for potential improvements of water quality and aquatic/terrestrial
habitat of the site’s streams and floodplain through the following objectives:

 Improve the hydraulic geometry to have a low-flow channel, inner berm, and bankfull channel
more representative of reference conditions with less active bank erosion.
 Create bank angles and hydraulic geometry that allow vegetation and root mass to extend
from the water’s edge up to the top of the channel banks.
 Improve the stem and root density and species diversity of the riparian buffer immediately
adjacent to WBRR.
 Reduce the BEHI scores along the reach from high, very high, or extreme to low.
 Reduce incision, erosive velocities, and high-shear stress by adding a floodplain bench
(where constraints allow).
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 Create local slope and bed-depth variability (i.e. habitat transitions) by adding instream
structures like rock and log vanes, J-hook vanes, boulder and log riffles, and toe wood.
 Increase dissolved oxygen concentrations through in-stream structures and the turbulence
they produce in pools.
 Stabilize stream banks using bioengineering and/or specific natural channel design
techniques for each reach based on constraints and opportunities.
 Reduce bank source sediment by implementing bank stabilization and natural channel design
techniques. We will retrofit some off-site sediment sources, such as point source outlets and
ditches, with pocket wetlands, level spreaders, or RSCs.
 Introduce woody structures such as log vanes, log sills, and toe wood by adding wood and
detritus into the system.
 Control the invasive exotics by pretreatment, removal during construction, and implementing
an invasive species control plan.
 Protect infrastructure
 Implement best management practice (BMP)/stormwater control measures (SCM)
opportunities to stabilize stormwater outfalls.

Improvements in the higher functions of water quality and biology may not be fully achievable given
the upstream urban land use and point and non-point discharges that outfall into WBRR. However,
improving the underlying stream hydraulic and geomorphic functions of the channel would better
support these improvements in higher functions if watershed conditions allow.

Based on the objectives above, a specific detailed stream rehabilitation plan was completed. Each
reach has a tailored approach/plan that takes advantage of the opportunities to improve geomorphic
and hydraulic functions given the constraints.

To meet the goals and objectives described above, stream enhancement and restoration activities will
be conducted, resulting in 19,498 linear feet of permanent, no-net loss of potential non-wetland
WoUS. The project will result in a total net gain of 19,099 lf of waters of the US from implementing
natural channel design techniques to return the channels to their natural bed and stabilizing erosive
banks to West Branch Rocky River and its tributaries. The project will result in 224 linear feet of
temporary impacts to potential non-wetland WoUS from construction activities necessary to conduct
the stream restoration project.

AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION

Impervious dikes and pumped diversions will be utilized to the greatest extent practicable during
construction in order to work in dry conditions and minimize sedimentation downstream. Wetland
impacts will be avoided by implementing top-down construction techniques at proposed boardwalk
crossings as well as through careful design considerations.

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Please feel free to contact me at [phone] if you have any questions, or if additional
information is necessary.

Sincerely,

KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Chris Tinklenberg, PWS
Environmental Scientist

Attachments

Cc: Bert Lynn
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services
3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28202

Byron Hampstead
USFWS Asheville Field Office
160 Zillicoa Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Project Summary Sheet
kimley-horn.com 200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-5131

Project Name: West Branch Rocky River Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements

Applicant Name and Address: Mr. Bert Lynn
Charlotte-Mecklenburg (County) Storm Water Services
3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28202
Telephone Number: [phone]
Type of Request: Nationwide PCN (NWP # 27) Individual Permit Application

Jurisdictional Determination Other:
Included Attachments: Project Plans USGS Map NRCS Soil Survey
Agent Authorization Delineation Sketch Delineation Survey
Data Forms (Up & Wet) NCDWR Stream Forms USACE Stream Forms
NCEEP Confirmation Aerial Photo Site Photos
Agency Correspondence Other: Other:
Check if applicable: CAMA County Trout County Isolated Waters
Section 7, ESA Section 106, NHPA EFH
Mitigation Proposed ( NC EEP On-Site Off-Site Other)
County: Mecklenburg Nearest City/Town: Davidson
Waterway: West Branch Rocky River River Basin: Upper Pee Dee/ HUC 03040104
H.U.C.: 03050103 USGS Quad Name: Cornelius; Mooresville
Property Size (acres): 91 acres Approx. Size of Jurisdiction on Site (acres): 11.2
Site Coordinates (in decimal degrees): 35.491806 °N -80.805119 °W
Project Location: The project corridor begins adjacent to WBRR, from Grey Road to Fisher Farm Park. The corridor
also includes an unnamed tributary of West Branch Rocky River which flows from the west, from Ashby Road to the
confluence of WBRR at Fischer Farm Park.

Site Description: The project boundary generally runs parallel with West Branch Rocky River consisting mostly of
undeveloped, forested land. It is located in a developing watershed and drains portions of urban and sub-urban areas of
northern Mecklenburg County.

Impact Summary (if applicable): To meet the goals and objectives described above, stream enhancement and restoration
activities will be conducted, resulting in 19,498 linear feet of permanent, no-net loss of potential non-wetland WoUS.
The project will result in a total net gain of 19,099 lf of waters of the US. The project will result in 224 linear feet of
temporary impacts to potential non-wetland WoUS from construction activities necessary to conduct the stream restoration
project.

NWP
#
Open Water
(acres)
Wetland
(acres)
Stream Channel
Intermittent and/or Unimportant
Aquatic Function
Perennial and/or Important
Aquatic Function
Temp. Perm. Temp. Perm. Temp. Perm. Temp. Perm.
lf ac lf ac lf ac lf Ac
27 224 0.04 19,243 0.44
Total 19,243 0.44
Total Permanent (No Net Loss) Impact to Waters of the U.S. 19,243 (0.44 ac)

Kimley-Horn Contact: Chris Tinklenberg, PWS Direct Number: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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PCN Form – Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
Office Use Only:
Corps action ID no. _____________
DWQ project no. _______________
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps: Section 404 Permit Section 10 Permit
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? Yes No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
401 Water Quality Certification – Regular Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
401 Water Quality Certification – Express Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?

For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
Yes No
For the record only for Corps Permit:

Yes No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
Yes No

1g. Is the project located in any of NC’s twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
Yes No

1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? Yes No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: West Branch Rocky River Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements
2b. County: Mecklenburg
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Davidson
2d. Subdivision name: N/A
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no: N/A
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and Right of Entry Agreements
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
3d. Street address:
3e. City, state, zip:
3f. Telephone no.:
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:

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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: Agent Other, specify: Public Agency
4b. Name: Bert Lynn
4c. Business name
(if applicable): Mecklenburg County Government
4d. Street address: 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 101
4e. City, state, zip: 28208
4f. Telephone no.: [phone]
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address: [e-mail]
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: Chris Tinklenberg, PWS
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Kimley-Horn and Associates
5c. Street address: 200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200
5d. City, state, zip: Charlotte, NC 28202
5e. Telephone no.: 704-409-1802
5f. Fax no.:
5g. Email address: [e-mail]

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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and Right
of Entry Agreements
1b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): Latitude: 35.491806 Longitude: -80.805119
(DD.DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 91 acres (Project Boundary)
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
proposed project: West Branch Rocky River
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Rocky River - Class "C"
2c. River basin: Yadkin Pee Dee; HUC 03040104

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3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The County proposes to perform stream restoration and enhancement activities along the West Branch Rocky River
(WBRR) within the project corridor. The proposed restoration activities seek to reduce bank erosion, improve channel
dimension, and stabilize bank areas in close proximity to the existing multi-use path. The bank stabilization and stream
enhancements are included to reduce bank erosion, improve channel dimension, and stabilize bank areas in close
proximity to the existing multi-use path. Stabilization includes bank grading to a stable slope, rock toe protection, and
buffer revegetation. The project corridor begins adjacent to WBRR, from Grey Road to Fisher Farm Park. The corridor
also includes an unnamed tributary of WBRR which flows from the west, from Ashby Road to the confluence of WBRR
at Fischer Farm Park.

SITE DESCRIPTION
The project corridor is located in the piedmont region of North Carolina. Topography is moderate within the study
corridor and roughly ranges from 650 to 750 feet in elevation (Figure 2; National Geodetic Vertical Datum 1929).

The project is located in the Pee Dee River Basin. A field review by Kimley-Horn environmental scientists was
conducted on January 23, 2018, February 6, 2019, and July 30, 2019. WBRR, a potential non-wetland water of the US
(WoUS), sixteen (16) additional unnamed tributaries (potential non-wetland WoUS), and five (5) potential wetland
WoUS are located within the project study corridor (Figures 4a-4f). WBRR discharges into Rocky River approximately
2.2 miles southeast of the project study corridor, which subsequently discharges into the Pee Dee River an additional
45 miles to the south.

WBRR is rated by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) Division of Water
Resources (DWR) as Class C with the following DWR Stream Index # 13-17-3. Class C waters are protected for
primary recreation, fishing, wildlife, fish consumption, aquatic habitat and agricultural uses. Currently, WBRR is not
classified as 303d listed (i.e. “impaired”). The project study corridor does not lie within a Water Supply Watershed and
there are no Outstanding Resource Waters or High Quality Waters within the study corridor.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
1.55 Acres
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
The total length of all on-site streams is approximately 22,404 linear feet.
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
The purpose of the project to conduct bank stabilization and in-stream enhancement activities on West Branch Rocky
River as well as five Unnamed Tributaries to West Branch Rocky River in order to improve water quality, aquatic habitat
and bank stabilization.

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3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
STREAM REHABILITATION APPROACH
Goals and Objectives:
The goal of the stream and buffer rehabilitation is to improve the hydraulic and geomorphic function of West Branch
Rocky River to create a foundation for potential improvements of water quality and aquatic/terrestrial habitat of the site’s
streams and floodplain through the following objectives:
· Improve the hydraulic geometry to have a low-flow channel, inner berm, and bankfull channel more representative of
reference conditions with less active bank erosion.
· Create bank angles and hydraulic geometry that allow vegetation and root mass to extend from the water’s edge up
to the top of the channel banks.
· Improve the stem and root density and species diversity of the riparian buffer immediately adjacent to West Branch
Rocky River.
· Reduce the BEHI scores along the reach from high, very high, or extreme to low.
· Reduce incision, erosive velocities, and high-shear stress by adding a floodplain bench (where constraints allow).
· Create local slope and bed-depth variability (i.e. habitat transitions) by adding instream structures like rock and log
vanes, J-hook vanes, boulder and log riffles, and toe wood.
· Increase dissolved oxygen concentrations through in-stream structures and the turbulence they produce in pools.
· Stabilize stream banks using bioengineering and/or specific natural channel design techniques for each reach based
on constraints and opportunities.
· Reduce bank source sediment by implementing bank stabilization and natural channel design techniques. We will
retrofit some off-site sediment sources, such as point source outlets and ditches, with pocket wetlands, level
spreaders, or RSCs.
· Introduce woody structures such as log vanes, log sills, and toe wood by adding wood and detritus into the system.
· Control the invasive exotics by pretreatment, removal during construction, and implementing an invasive species
control plan.
· Protect infrastructure
· Implement best management practice (BMP)/stormwater control measures (SCM) opportunities to stabilize
stormwater outfalls.
Improvements in the higher functions of water quality and biology may not be fully achievable given the urban land use
and point and non-point discharges that outfall into West Branch Rocky River. However, improving the underlying stream
hydraulic and geomorphic functions of the channel would better support these improvements in higher functions if
watershed conditions allow.
Based the objectives above, a specific detailed stream rehabilitation plan was completed. Each reach has a tailored
approach/plan that takes advantage of the opportunities to improve geomorphic and hydraulic functions given the
constraints.
To meet the goals and objectives described above, stream enhancement and restoration activities will be conducted,
resulting in 19,498 linear feet of permanent, no-net loss of potential non-wetland WoUS. The project will result in a total
net gain of 19,099 lf of waters of the US from implementing natural channel design techniques to return the channels to
their natural bed and stabilizing erosive banks to West Branch Rocky River and its tributaries. The project will result in
224 linear feet of temporary impacts to potential non-wetland WoUS from construction activities necessary to conduct
the stream restoration project.
It is anticipated that a back-hoe and/or mini excavator will be used to shape the channels and construct the in-stream
structures.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:
Yes No Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made? Preliminary Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.

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5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? Yes No Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to “help file” instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? Yes No
6b. If yes, explain.
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
Wetlands Streams - tributaries Buffers
Open Waters Pond Construction

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2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
Wetland impact number
– Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
2b.

Type of impact
2c.

Type of wetland
(if known)
2d.

Forested

2e.
Type of jurisdiction
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ – non-404, other)
2f.

Area of impact
(acres)
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
Stream impact number -
Permanent (P) or
Temporary (T)
3b.
Type of impact
3c.
Stream name
3d.
Perennial
(PER) or
intermittent
(INT)?
3e.
Type of jurisdiction
(Corps - 404, 10
DWQ – non-404,
other)
3f.
Average
stream
width
(feet)
3g.
Impact
length
(linear
feet)
S1 - WBRR– Impact 1
P T
Stream
Restoration
West Branch
Rocky River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 20 9,761
S1 - WBRR – Impact 2
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
West Branch
Rocky River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 20 30
S2- UT to WBRR –
Impact 3
P T
Stream
Restoration
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 20 9,482
S2- UT to WBRR –
Impact 4
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 20 30
S2- UT to WBRR –
Impact 5
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 10 30
S2- UT to WBRR –
Impact 6
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 10 30
S8- UT – Impact 7
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 20
S9- UT – Impact 8
P T
Stream
Restoration
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 80
S7- UT – Impact 9
P T
Stream
Restoration
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 90
S7- UT – Impact 10
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 20
S3- UT – Impact 11
P T
Stream
Restoration
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 50

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S3- UT – Impact 12
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 20
S6- UT– Impact 13
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 24
S6- UT– Impact 14
P T
Stream
Restoration
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 35
S14- UT– Impact 15
P T
Temporary
Stream
Crossing
UT to West
Branch Rocky
River
PER
INT
Corps
DWQ 5 20
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts 19,722
3i. To meet the goals and objectives described above, stream enhancement and restoration activities will be conducted,
resulting in 19,498 linear feet of permanent, no-net loss of potential non-wetland WoUS. The project will result in a total net
gain of 19,099 lf of waters of the US from implementing natural channel design techniques to return the channels to their
natural bed and stabilizing erosive banks to West Branch Rocky River and its tributaries. The project will result in 224 linear
feet of temporary impacts to potential non-wetland WoUS from construction activities necessary to conduct the stream
restoration project.
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number
– Permanent
(P) or
Temporary (T)
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c.

Type of impact
4d.

Waterbody type
4e.

Area of impact (acres)
O1 P T
O2 P T
O3 P T
O4 P T
4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.

Pond ID
number
5b.

Proposed use or purpose of
pond

5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d.
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
Yes No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):

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5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
Project is in which protected basin?
Neuse Tar-Pamlico Other:
Catawba Randleman
6b.
Buffer impact
number –
Permanent (P)
or Temporary
(T)
6c.

Reason
for impact
6d.

Stream name
6e.

Buffer
mitigation
required?
6f.

Zone 1 impact
(square feet)
6g.

Zone 2 impact
(square feet)
B1 P T Yes
No
B2 P T Yes
No
B3 P T Yes
No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Because the project proposes to traverse through the West Branch Rocky River floodplain and cross West Branch Rocky
River and several tributaries to West Branch Rocky River, bridge and boardwalk options will be used at these locations to
avoid impacts to potentially jurisdictional non-wetland waters.
1b. Construction of boulder toe protection, rock toe protection, stream bank grading, and constructed riffle installation
may require the contractor to temporarily work in the wet. Temporary low water ford crossings may be implemented as well.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
Yes No

2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): DWQ Corps
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this project?
Mitigation bank
Payment to in-lieu fee program
Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity

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3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: warm cool cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.

6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) – required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
Yes No

6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)

Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).

6h. Comments:
E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? Yes No
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
Comments:
Yes No

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2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? 0
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? Yes No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:

2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
Certified Local Government
DWQ Stormwater Program
DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government’s jurisdiction is this project?
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs
apply (check all that apply):
Phase II
NSW
USMP
Water Supply Watershed
Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
Yes No
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply
(check all that apply):
Coastal counties
HQW
ORW
Session Law 2006-246
Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached? Yes No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? Yes No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? Yes No

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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the
use of public (federal/state) land? Yes No
1b. If you answered “yes” to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Yes No
1c. If you answered “yes” to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
Comments:
Yes No
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
Yes No
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes No
2c. If you answered “yes” to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes No
3b. If you answered “yes” to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered “no,” provide a short narrative description.

4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.

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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
habitat? Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
impacts? Yes No
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
Raleigh
Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
A review of the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database on May 21, 2018 did not indicate known
occurrences of threatened or endangered species within the project boundary. An agency correspondence letter has
been submitted to the USFWS requesting their review and comment however, no response has been received as of the
date of this PCN.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
NCNHP element occurrence database did not indicate the presence of EFH within the project boundary.
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
A review of the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) HPOWEB GIS Service database on May 24,
2018 did not indicate any cultural or historic resources within the project boundary. Additionally, an agency
correspondence letter from NC SHPO was received on June 25, 2018 confirming that no known cultural or historic
resources are present within the project boundary. A copy of the concurrence letter is attached to this PCN.
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? Yes No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: A flood impact analysis report, no-impact certification, and
individual floodplain development permit will be submitted to Mecklenburg County for review and approval prior to
construction/restoration activities. The results of the flood impact anaylsis show that there is no net increase in base flood
elevations.
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination? FIRM Panels 4663, 4664, 4653

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Chris Tinklenberg, PWS

Applicant/Agent's Printed Name

_______________________________
Applicant/Agent's Signature
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is provided.)

09/20/2018

Date

±
0 2,000 4,000Feet
Lege nd
Project Bound ary
Figure 1
0 2.5 5Miles
Figure 1: VicinityWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
±
0 2,000 4,000Feet
Figure 2: USGS Topo (Cornelius; Moo resville)West Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Legend
Project Bound ary
N D o w n i n g S t
E Rocky River Rd
Grey Rd
HeB
WkE
CeB2
CeB2
EnD
VaB
CeD2
CeB2
MO
MO
MeB
MeB
MeD
MeD
MeD
±
0 1,250 2,500Feet
Legend
Pro je ct Bo undary
NW I Wetlan d
SSURGO Soils
Hydric Soil
Not Hyd ric(0%)
Hydric (1 to 32%)
Figure 3: SSURGO Soils and NWIWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
±
Figure 4: Preliminary JD Field SketchWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Streams(Pote ntial Non-Wetland WoUS)
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
See Figure 4a
See Figure 4b
See Figure 4c
See Figure 4e
See Figure 4d
See Figure 4f
0 1,250 2,500Feet
!.
!.#0
!.#0
_!_!_!
_!_!_!_!_!_
!
_
!_!3
1516
17
18
21
20
22
26
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 4a: Preliminary JD Field SketchWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Po tentia l N on-Wetland WoUS
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Other Potential Wetland WoUS
_!Ph oto Loca tio ns
Data Forms
!.Wetlan d
#0 Upland
S2S13
S12
S10
S11
W1
W3
W2
W4
W5
29/30
_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_
!_!_!!.
!.#0
1
3
5
6
7
18
23
26
27
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 4b: Preliminary JD Field SketchWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Po tentia l N on-Wetland WoUS
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Other Potential Wetland WoUS
_!Ph oto Loca tio ns
Data Forms
!.Wetlan d
#0 Upland
W2
W1
S5
S6
S2
S10
S14
_!_
!_!_!
24
25
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 4c: Preliminary JD Field SketchWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Po tentia l N on-Wetland WoUS
_!Ph oto Loca tio ns
S1
S15
S16
_!_!_!8
9
28
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 4d: Preliminary JD Field SketchWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Po tentia l N on-Wetland WoUS
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
_!Ph oto Loca tio ns
S1
S9
S17
_!_!
25
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 4e: Preliminary JD Field SketchWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Po tentia l N on-Wetland WoUS
_!Ph oto Loca tio ns
S1
S2
S7
_!_!_!_!11
14
13
10
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 4f: Preliminary JD Field SketchWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Po tentia l N on-Wetland WoUS
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Other Potential Wetland WoUS
_!Ph oto Loca tio ns
S8
S1
S3
S4
±
0 1,250 2,500Feet
Figure 5: Proposed ConditionsWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Prop osed West Branch Rocky River Centerline
Prop osed River Structures
Prop osed Temporary Crossing
See Figure 5a
See Figure 5b
See Figure 5c See Figure 5d
See Figure 5f
See Figure 5e
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 5a: Proposed ConditionsWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Prop osed West Branch Rocky River Centerline
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Prop osed River Structures
Prop osed Temporary Crossing
S2- Permanent Impact 3Stream Restoration Activities29,795 linear feet
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 5b: Proposed ConditionsWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Prop osed West Branch Rocky River Centerline
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Prop osed River Structures
Prop osed Temporary Crossing
S6 - Temporary Impact 13Temporary Stream Crossing24 linea r feet
S6 - Permanent Impact 14Stream Restoration Activities35 linea r feet
S2- Temporary Impact 5Temporary Stream Crossing30 linear feet
S14- Temporary Impact 15Temporary Stream Crossing20 linear feet
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 5c: Proposed ConditionsWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Prop osed West Branch Rocky River Centerline
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Prop osed River Structures
Prop osed Temporary Crossing
S2- Tempora ry Impa ct 4Temporary Stre am Crossin g30 linear feet
S2- Permanent Impact 3Stream Restoration Activities29,795 linear feet
S2- Temporary Impact 6Temporary Stream Crossing30 linear feet
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 5d: Proposed ConditionsWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Legend
Project Boundary
Proposed West Branch Rocky River Centerline
Potential Wetland WoUS
Proposed River Structures
Proposed Temporary Crossing
S9- Permanent Impact 8Stream Restoration Activities80 linear feet
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 5e: Proposed ConditionsWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Legend
Project Boundary
Proposed West Branch Rocky River Centerline
Potential Wetland WoUS
Proposed River Structures
Proposed Temporary Crossing
S7- Temporary Impact 10 Temporary Stream Crossing20 linear feet
S7- Permanent Impact 9Stream Restoration Activities90 linear feet
S1- Temporary Impact 2Temporary Stream Crossing30 linear feet
S2 - Tempora ry Impa ct 6Temporary Stre am Crossing30 linea r feet
±
0 350 700Feet
Figure 5f: Proposed ConditionsWest Branch Rocky RiverRehabilitation and Water Quality Im provem entsDavidson, Mecklenburg County, NCSeptember 2019
Le ge nd
Project Bound ary
Prop osed West Branch Rocky River Centerline
Po tentia l Wetlan d WoUS
Prop osed River Structures
Prop osed Temporary Crossing
S3- Temporary Impact 12 Temporary Stream Crossing20 linear feet
S3- Permanent Impact 11Stream Restoration Activities50 linear feet
S1- Permanent Impact 1Stream Resto ra tio n Activities8,802 linea r feet
S8- Tempora ry Impa ct 7Temporary Stre am Crossin g20 linea r feet
Photo Page 1

Photo 1 – Wetland 2 (W2) – Wetland area looking northwest, upslope, outside of project boundary.

Photo 2 – W2 Wetland Data Point – Representative Soil Profile

Title Photo Pages
Prepared For
Project
West Branch Rocky River
Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements
Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC
Prepared By

Date Project Number
9/19/19 015236041
Photo Page 2

Photo 3 – Representation view of W1 facing west.

Photo 4 – W1 Wetland Data Point – Representative Soil Profile

Title Photo Pages
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West Branch Rocky River
Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements
Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC
Prepared By

Date Project Number
9/19/19 015236041
Photo Page 3

Photo 5 - Stream 5 (S5) –Perennial; looking upstream towards W2.

Photo 6 - Stream 2 (S2) –Perennial; looking upstream.

Title Photo Pages
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West Branch Rocky River
Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements
Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC
Prepared By

Date Project Number
9/19/19 015236041
Photo Page 4

Photo 7 - Stream 2 (S2) –Perennial; looking downstream.

Photo 8 - Stream 1 (S1) West Branch Rocky River – Perennial; looking downstream.

Title Photo Pages
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West Branch Rocky River
Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements
Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC
Prepared By

Date Project Number
9/19/19 015236041
Photo Page 5

Photo 9 - Stream 9 (S9) – Perennial; looking upstream.

Photo 10 - Stream 8 (S8) – Perennial; looking upstream.

Title Photo Pages
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West Branch Rocky River
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Davidson, Mecklenburg County, NC
Prepared By

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Photo 11 – Stream 3 (S3) – Perennial; looking downstream

Photo 12 – Stream 1 (S1) – Perennial; looking upstream.

Title Photo Pages
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Photo 13 - Stream 4 (S4) – Perennial; looking downstream.

Photo 14 – Stream 1 (S1) – Perennial; looking upstream

Title Photo Pages
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Photo 15 – Stream 11 (S11)- Perennial; confluence with Stream 13 (S13)

Photo 16 – Stream 2 (S2)- Perennial; looking downstream

Title Photo Pages
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Photo 17 – Stream 13 (S13) Perennial; confluence with Stream 2; looking upstream

Photo 18 – Wetland 3 (W3) - Wetland area looking northeast.

Title Photo Pages
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Photo 19 – W3 Wetland Data Point – Representative Soil Profile

Photo 20 - Stream 12 (S12); looking upstream

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Photo Page 11

Photo 21 - Stream 2 (S2) - Looking downstream

Photo 22 - Wetland (W4) – Facing North

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Photo 23 - Stream 14 (S14) - Looking downstream from project boundary

Photo 24 - Stream 15 (S15) - Looking downstream from project boundary

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Photo Page 13

Photo 25 - Stream 16 (S16) - Looking downstream from project boundary.

Photo 26 - Stream 10 (S10)- Looking downstream, from project boundary.

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Photo 27 - Stream 6 (S6)- Looking upstream from confluence to UT of WBRR.

Photo 28 – Stream 17 (S17)- Looking upstream from confluence to WBRR.

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Photo Page 15

Photo 29 – W4 Upland Data Point – Representative Soil Profile

Photo 30 – W4 Wetland Data Point – Representative Soil Profile

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Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:38
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 10
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 1
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 7
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Incised channel, strong baseflow
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
1/23/2018 West Branch Rocky River -
WBRR (Stream S1) 35.48988
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.804203
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
21 Moderate
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:36.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 9
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 0
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6.5
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Main tributary to WBRR, incised channels,
sand benches along channel, eroded banks
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
1/23/2018 West Branch Rocky River -
Stream 2 35.489533
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.813267
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
21 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:30.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 6.5
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 0
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
C. Biology Subtotal = 6.5
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Rip-rap lined channel from culvert, baseflow, straight channel
to WBRR
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
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Stream 3 35.483344
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.800242
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
17.5 Moderate
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:32.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 8
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 0
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6.5
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
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Stream 4 35.480676
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.798228
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
18 Moderate
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:31
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 11
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6.5
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Baseflow, leaf litter and organic debris within channel
Stream drainage from WA to main UT
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 5 35.486207
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.802771
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
13.5 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:31
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 11.5
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
1.5 1 0 1.5
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
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Stream 6 35.491092
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.820578
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
13.5 Moderate
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:30.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 11
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
1.5 1 0 1.5
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 7 35.494205
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.805486
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
13.5 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:31
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 12
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 3
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6.5
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 8 35.486277
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.802592
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
12.5 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:30.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 11
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 9 35.500095
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Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
13.5 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:22.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 5.5
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 10
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
11 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
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23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:33.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 11
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
rip rap in stream
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 11 35.494697
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.825337
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
16.5 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:33
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 11
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 2
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
strong depositional benches and in channel structure
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 12 35.498334
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.826945
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
16 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:34.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 12.5
0 1 3 3
0 1 3 3
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6.5
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
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Stream 13 35.496651
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Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
15.5 Moderate
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:20.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 5.5
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
9 Moderate
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
7/30/2019 West Branch Rocky River -
Stream 14 35.489309
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.815310
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:20
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1.5
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 4.5
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0 0.5 1.5 0
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
9.5 Moderate
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
7/30/2019 West Branch Rocky River -
Stream 15 35.489907
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.812115
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:20.5
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 5.5
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
9 Moderate
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
7/30/2019 West Branch Rocky River -
Stream 16 35.490890
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.810675
Date: Project/Site: Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:30
Stream is at least intermittent
if ≥ 19 or perennial if ≥ 30
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = Absent Weak Strong Score
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
0 1 3 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
0 0.5 1.5 1
0
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 8.5
0 1 3 2
0 1 3 1
1.5 1 0 1
0 0.5 1.5 1
0 0.5 1.5 0.5
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 6
3 2 0 3
3 2 0 3
0 1 3 0
0 1 3 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0 0.5 1.5 0
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5; Other = 0
23. Crayfish 1
24. Amphibians 1
25. Algae 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 2
22. Fish 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?No = 0 Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 1
14. Leaf litter 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
12. Presence of Baseflow 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 1
10. Natural valley 1
5. Active/relic floodplain 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, ripple-
pool sequence 2
4. Particle size of stream substrate 2
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Other
e.g. Quad Name:
Cornelius;
Mooresville
15.5 Moderate
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank 2
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
7/30/2019 West Branch Rocky River -
Stream 17 35.499038
Chris Tinklenberg Mecklenburg -80.809089
Project/Site:Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner:State:Sampling Point:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Yes X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
X No
X No X
X No
X
X X
X
X
X
Yes X
Yes X
Yes X X
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Standing water located 2 feet from WA-Wet point. Drainage patterns present.

NoYes
Is the Sampled Area
W1 is a forested headwater wetland situated at the toe of slope between the upland slope and a UT West Branch Rocky River, near standing water on
floodplain terrace. Hydrology, vegetation, and hydric soils typical of forested wetland were observed. Indicators of hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation
and hydric soils are present, therefore the sampled area is within a wetland. Normal circumstances were present at the time of the data form.
HYDROLOGY
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hydric Soil Present?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Nowithin a Wetland? Yes
No
No
Water Table Present?
Remarks:
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
2
0
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
No
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
City/County:West Branch Rocky River Davidson, Mecklenburg
W1-Wet
2/6/2019
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services NC
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
No
Section, Township, Range:Addie Lasitter, WPIT (KH)
<1%ConcaveFloodplain
Datum: NAD83-80.82391335.493332LRR P, MLRA 136
NANWI classification:Monacan
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Surface Water Present?
Yes NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?(If no, explain in Remarks.)
significantly disturbed?
naturally problematic?
Are “Normal Circumstances” present?
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Remarks:
Field Observations:
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Iron Deposits (B5)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
(Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.(A/B)
7.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:x 1 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:x 2 =
1.x 3 =
2.x 4 =
3.x 5 =
4.Column Totals:(B)
5.
6.
7.
8.X
9.##
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:Yes X
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Peltandra virginica located 5ft from sample point. 71.4% of dominant species are OBL, FACW, or FAC; therefore, the dominance test is met. A
hydrophytic vegetation community is present.
)5
=Total Cover
FACW
OBL
Yes
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
VEGETATION (Four Strata)– Use scientific names of plants.
45 18 7
Yes
Yes
FACU
FAC
225
7
108
Multiply by:
30
2.98Prevalence Index = B/A =
15
Yes FAC
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
75
27
(A)
(B)
(A)
5
36
11
15
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Woody Vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
=Total Cover
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
)
N/A
22
Yes
Yes
7
7
Liquidambar styraciflua
Peltandra virginica
5Impatiens capensis FACW
Carex praegracilis 10
12
Ligustrum sinense
Tree Stratum
)
=Total Cover
Carpinus caroliniana
Carya glabra
30 )
90
Indicator
Status
70
20
Dominant
Species?
Yes
5
FACU
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Absolute
% Cover
71.4%
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
No
W1-Wet
5
7
FACU species
UPL species
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
0
370
0
124
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
X
Depth (inches):X
Sampling Point:
Yes
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Saturation to the surface. Indicators typical of a depleted matrix were observed.
Hydric Soil Present?
Type:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Loc2
70
Loamy/Clayey
Loamy/Clayey
80 C
Color (moist)
Matrix
C10YR 4/1
10YR 4/2 2.5YR 4/6
7.5YR 5/83-18
0-3
W1-WetSOIL
Type1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches) Color (moist)Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
% %
M30
Prominent redox concentrations
Texture
Prominent redox concentrations
20 M
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)MLRA 136)
Dark Surface (S7)unless disturbed or problematic.Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
No
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
(MLRA 147, 148)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Project/Site:Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner:State:Sampling Point:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Yes X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
X No
X No X
X No
X
X
X
Yes X
Yes X
Yes X X
Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Surface Water Present?
Yes NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?(If no, explain in Remarks.)
significantly disturbed?
naturally problematic?
Are “Normal Circumstances” present?
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Remarks:
Field Observations:
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Iron Deposits (B5)
City/County:West Branch Rocky River Davidson, Mecklenburg
W2-Wet
7/26/18
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services NC
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
No
Section, Township, Range:Addie Lasitter, WPIT (KH)
<1%ConcaveFloodplain
Datum: NAD83-80.82313135.493272LRR P, MLRA 136
NANWI classification:Monacan
Slope (%):
Remarks:
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
No
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
Drainage patterns present within wetlands.

NoYes
Is the Sampled Area
W2 is located in a cow pasture, where some compaction from cattle was observed. Small forested areas exist within W2. Hydrology, vegetation, and
hydric soils typical of forested wetland were observed. Indicators of hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soils are present, therefore the
sampled area is within a wetland. Normal circumstances were present at the time of the data form.
HYDROLOGY
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hydric Soil Present?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Nowithin a Wetland? Yes
No
No
Water Table Present?
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
(Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.(A/B)
7.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:x 1 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:x 2 =
1.x 3 =
2.x 4 =
3.x 5 =
4.Column Totals:(B)
5.
6.
7.
8.X
9.X
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:Yes X
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
No
W2-Wet
4
4
FACU species
UPL species
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
0
183
0
92
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Absolute
% Cover
100.0%
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
N/A
Tree Stratum
)
=Total Cover
Salix nigra
Acer rubrum
Liquidambar styraciflua
30 )
35
Indicator
Status
20
10
No
Dominant
Species?
Yes
No
15Juncus effusus
2Rubus allegheniensis FACU
Carex praegracilis 40
15
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Woody Vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
=Total Cover
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
30 )
N/A
57
1229
Prevalence Index worksheet:
FAC
Total % Cover of:
15
2
(A)
(B)
(A)
45
20
8
Multiply by:
110
1.99Prevalence Index = B/A =
55
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
VEGETATION (Four Strata)– Use scientific names of plants.
18 7
5
20
Yes
Yes
FAC
OBL
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Salix nigra and Juncus effusus present within 5 feet of sampling point. 100% of dominant species are OBL, FACW, or FAC; therefore, the dominance
test is met. A hydrophytic vegetation community is present.
)5
=Total Cover
FACW
FACW
Yes
=Total Cover
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
X
Depth (inches):X
Dark Surface (S7)unless disturbed or problematic.Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
No
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
(MLRA 147, 148)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)MLRA 136)
%
M40
Prominent redox concentrations
Texture
Prominent redox concentrations
30 M
W2-WetSOIL
Type1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches) Color (moist)Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
%
Matrix
C10YR 3/3
10YR 3/3 5YR 4/6
5YR 4/66-18
0-6
Loc2
60
Loamy/Clayey
Loamy/Clayey
70 C
Color (moist)
Sampling Point:
Yes
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Indicators typical of a depleted matrix were observed .
Hydric Soil Present?
Type:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Project/Site:Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner:State:Sampling Point:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Yes X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
No X
No X X
No X
Yes X
Yes X
Yes X X
Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Surface Water Present?
Yes NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?(If no, explain in Remarks.)
significantly disturbed?
naturally problematic?
Are “Normal Circumstances” present?
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Remarks:
Field Observations:
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Iron Deposits (B5)
City/County:West Branch Rocky River Davidson, Mecklenburg
W1/W2-UP
2/6/2019
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services NC
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
No
Section, Township, Range:Addie Lasitter, WPIT (KH)
5%ConvexHillslope
Datum: NAD83-80.82427235.493189LRR P, MLRA 136
NANWI classification:Vance Sandy Loam
Slope (%):
Remarks:
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
No
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
Indicators of hydrology are absent.

NoYes
Is the Sampled Area
The upland data form corresponds to Wetland 1 and Wetland 2. W1/W2-Up is located on the forested hillside (~4-6%), about 20 feet higher in
elevation that W1/W2-Wet. Under Normal Circumstances we observed, hydrology, vegetation, and soils that are typical of a hillside upland area.
HYDROLOGY
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hydric Soil Present?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Nowithin a Wetland? Yes
No
No
Water Table Present?
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
(Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.(A/B)
7.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:x 1 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:x 2 =
1.x 3 =
2.x 4 =
3.x 5 =
4.Column Totals:(B)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:Yes X
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
No
W1/W2-UP
2
4
FACU species
UPL species
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
100
305
20
80
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
FAC
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Absolute
% Cover
50.0%
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
10
Acer rubrum
Tree Stratum
)
=Total Cover
Acer rubrum
Oxydendrum arboreum
Liriodendron tulipifera
Quercus alba
30 )
70
Indicator
Status
25
20
Yes
Dominant
Species?
Yes10
N/A
15
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Woody Vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
=Total Cover
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
30 )
N/A
25
Prevalence Index worksheet:
FACU
Total % Cover of:
35
25
(A)
(B)
(A)
105
0
100
Multiply by:
0
3.81Prevalence Index = B/A =
0
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
VEGETATION (Four Strata)– Use scientific names of plants.
35 14
15
0
10 No FACU
Yes
Yes
UPL
FAC
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation consistent with upland areas are present. 50% of the dominant vegetation is FAC, FACW or OBL; therefore the dominance test is not met.
)5
=Total Cover
=Total Cover
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Depth (inches):X
Dark Surface (S7)unless disturbed or problematic.Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
No
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
(MLRA 147, 148)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)MLRA 136)
% Texture
W1/W2-UPSOIL
Type1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches) Color (moist)Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
%
Matrix
10YR 4/4
10YR 4/3
2-18
0-2
Loc2
100
Loamy/Clayey
Loamy/Clayey
100
Color (moist)
Sampling Point:
Yes
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Indicators of hydric soil are absent.
Hydric Soil Present?
Type:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Project/Site:Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner:State:Sampling Point:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology Yes X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
X No
X No X
X No
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Yes X
Yes X
Yes X X
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)

NoYes
1
Is the Sampled Area
W4 is a forested headwater wetland situated upstream of Stream 13. W4 is bounded by upland slopes to the west. Hydrology, vegetation, and hydric
soils typical of forested wetland were observed. Indicators of hydrology, hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soils are present, therefore the sampled
area is within a wetland. Normal circumstances were present at the time of the data form.
HYDROLOGY
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hydric Soil Present?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Nowithin a Wetland? Yes
No
No
Water Table Present?
Remarks:
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
0
0
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
No
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
City/County:West Branch Rocky River Davidson, Mecklenburg
W4-Wet
7/30/2019
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services NC
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
No
Section, Township, Range:Chris Tinklenberg
<1%ConcaveLevel
Datum: NAD83-80.82543135.392706LRR P, MLRA 136
NANWI classification:Monacan
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Surface Water Present?
Yes NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?(If no, explain in Remarks.)
significantly disturbed?
naturally problematic?
Are “Normal Circumstances” present?
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Remarks:
Field Observations:
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Iron Deposits (B5)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
(Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.(A/B)
7.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:x 1 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:x 2 =
1.x 3 =
2.x 4 =
3.x 5 =
4.Column Totals:(B)
5.
6.
7.
8.X
9.##
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:Yes X
=Total Cover
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Toe of slope and floodplain wetland. 100% of dominant species are OBL, FACW, or FAC; therefore, the dominance test is met. A hydrophytic
vegetation community is present.
)5
=Total Cover
OBL
FAC
Yes
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
VEGETATION (Four Strata)– Use scientific names of plants.
23 9 5
Yes
Yes
FAC
FAC
225
5
0
Multiply by:
0
2.88Prevalence Index = B/A =
0
Yes FAC
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
75
0
(A)
(B)
(A)
No
2
615
5
15
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Woody Vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
=Total Cover
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
)
N/A
10
Yes5
15
Carpinus caroliniana
Liquidambar styraciflua
Carex lurida 5
30
Liquidambar
Acer rubrum
Tree Stratum
)
=Total Cover
Acer rubrum
Liquidambar styraciflua
30 )
45
Indicator
Status
30
15
Dominant
Species?
Yes
10
5
FAC
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Absolute
% Cover
100.0%
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
No
W4-Wet
6
6
FACU species
UPL species
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
0
230
0
80
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
X
Depth (inches):X
Sampling Point:
Yes
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Indicators typical of a depleted matrix were observed .
Hydric Soil Present?
Type:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Loc2
95
Loamy/Clayey
Loamy/Clayey
90 C
Color (moist)
Matrix
CN 2.5/
10YR 5/1 7.5YR 5/6
7.5YR 4/410-20
0-10
W4-WetSOIL
Type1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches) Color (moist)Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
% %
M5
Prominent redox concentrations
Texture
Prominent redox concentrations
10 M
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)MLRA 136)
Dark Surface (S7)unless disturbed or problematic.Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
No
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
(MLRA 147, 148)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Project/Site:Sampling Date:
Applicant/Owner:State:Sampling Point:
Investigator(s):
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.):
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): Lat: Long:
Soil Map Unit Name:
X
Are Vegetation X , Soil , or Hydrology Yes X
Are Vegetation , Soil , or Hydrology
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS – Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
No X
No X X
No X
Yes X
Yes X
Yes X X
Surface Water (A1)
High Water Table (A2)
Saturation (A3)
Water Marks (B1)
Sediment Deposits (B2)
Drift Deposits (B3)
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks (B6)
Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
Drainage Patterns (B10)
Moss Trim Lines (B16)
Dry-Season Water Table (C2)
Crayfish Burrows (C8)
Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Geomorphic Position (D2)
Shallow Aquitard (D3)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7)
Water-Stained Leaves (B9)
Aquatic Fauna (B13)
Algal Mat or Crust (B4)
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
Indicators of hydrology are absent.

NoYes
Is the Sampled Area
The upland data form corresponds to Wetland 4. W4-Up is located on the hillside (~4-6%), about 5 feet higher in elevation that W4-Wet. Under
Normal Circumstances we observed, hydrology, vegetation, and soils that are typical of a hillside upland area.
HYDROLOGY
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hydric Soil Present?
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Nowithin a Wetland? Yes
No
No
Water Table Present?
Remarks:
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
Depth (inches):
No
Saturation Present?
(includes capillary fringe)
City/County:West Branch Rocky River Davidson, Mecklenburg
W4-Up
7/30/19
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services NC
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET – Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
No
Section, Township, Range:Chris Tinklenberg
4NoneTerrace
Datum: NAD83-80.82498835.493286LRR P, MLRA 136
NANWI classification:MO
Slope (%):Local relief (concave, convex, none):
Surface Water Present?
Yes NoAre climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year?(If no, explain in Remarks.)
significantly disturbed?
naturally problematic?
Are “Normal Circumstances” present?
(If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Remarks:
Field Observations:
True Aquatic Plants (B14)
Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (C1)
Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
Thin Muck Surface (C7)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Iron Deposits (B5)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Sampling Point:
(Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.(A/B)
7.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:x 1 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:x 2 =
1.x 3 =
2.x 4 =
3.x 5 =
4.Column Totals:(B)
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
4 - Morphological Adaptations1 (Provide supporting
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:Yes50
=Total Cover100
Festuca spp,
60 Yes
Yes
FACU
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation consistent with upland areas are present. 33.3% of the dominant vegetation is FAC, FACW or OBL; therefore the dominance test is not
met.
)0
=Total Cover
20
1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
2 - Dominance Test is >50%
VEGETATION (Four Strata)– Use scientific names of plants.
10 4 0
Yes FACW
0
0
400
Multiply by:
40
3.67Prevalence Index = B/A =
20
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of:
0
100
(A)
(B)
(A)
0
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Woody Vine – All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present?
FACU
=Total Cover
Herb – All herbaceous (non-woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
30 )
Allium cernuum
N/A
Tree Stratum
)
=Total Cover
Quercus pagoda
30 )
20
Indicator
Status
20
Dominant
Species?
OBL species
FACW species
FAC species
40
Sapling/Shrub – Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Tree – Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
1Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Absolute
% Cover
33.3%
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
3 - Prevalence Index is ≤3.01
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation1 (Explain)
No
W4-Up
1
3
FACU species
UPL species
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
0
440
0
120
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata:
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC:
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Depth (inches):X
Sampling Point:
Yes
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Remarks:
Indicators of hydric soil are absent.
Hydric Soil Present?
Type:
Histosol (A1)
Histic Epipedon (A2)
Black Histic (A3)
Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
Stratified Layers (A5)
Loc2
M
100
Loamy/Clayey
Loamy/Clayey
Loamy/Clayey
100
Color (moist)
20
Matrix
7.5YR 4/4
10YR 4/3
2-12
0-2
W4-UpSOIL
12-20 7.5YR 5/3
Type1
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
80
Redox FeaturesDepth
(inches) Color (moist)Remarks
1Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
7.5YR 5/6
% % Texture
C Distinct redox concentrations
Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
Thick Dark Surface (A12)
Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
Sandy Redox (S5)
Stripped Matrix (S6)
Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)MLRA 136)
Dark Surface (S7)unless disturbed or problematic.Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147, 148)
No
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
Redox Depressions (F8)
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
Depleted Matrix (F3)
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
(MLRA 147, 148)
Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 147, 148)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont – Version 2.0
Version:May 2017 Page 1
This form is intended for use by anyone requesting a jurisdictional determination (JD) from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (Corps). Please include all supporting
information, as described within each category, with your request. You may submit your request
via mail, electronic mail, or facsimile. Requests should be sent to the appropriate project
manager of the county in which the property is located. A current list of project managers by
assigned counties can be found on-line at:
http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/RegulatoryPermitProgram/Contact/CountyLocator.aspx,
by calling 910-251-4633, or by contacting any of the field offices listed below. Once your
request is received you will be contacted by a Corps project manager.
ASHEVILLE & CHARLOTTE REGULATORY
FIELD OFFICES
US ArmyCorps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue,Room 208
Asheville,North Carolina28801-5006
GeneralNumber: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
RALEIGHREGULATORY FIELDOFFICE
US ArmyCorps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest,NorthCarolina27587
GeneralNumber: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
WASHINGTONREGULATORYFIELDOFFICE
US ArmyCorps of Engineers
2407 West Fifth Street
Washington,NorthCarolina27889
GeneralNumber: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
WILMINGTONREGULATORYFIELDOFFICE
US ArmyCorps of Engineers
69Darlington Avenue
Wilmington,NorthCarolina 28403
GeneralNumber:910-251-4633
Fax Number: [phone]
INSTRUCTIONS:
All requestors must complete Parts A, B, C, D, E, F and G .
NOTE TO CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES: If you are requesting a JD on behalf of a
paying client or your agency, please note the specific submittal requirements in Part H.
NOTE ON PART D – PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION: Please be aware that
all JD requests must include the current property owner authorization for the Corps to
proceed with the determination, which mayinclude inspection of the property when
necessary. This form must be signed by the current property owner(s) or the owner(s)
authorized agent to be considered a complete request.
NOTE ON PART D - NCDOT REQUESTS: Property owner authorization/notification for
JD requests associated with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
projects will be conducted according to the current NCDOT/USACE protocols.
NOTE TO USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: A Corps approved or preliminary JD
may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of
1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in
USDA programs, you should also request a certified wetland determination from the local
office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, prior to starting work.
Version:May 2017 Page 2
A.PARCELINFORMATION
Street Address: _______________________________________________
City, State: _______________________________________________
County:
Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN):
B.REQUESTORINFORMATION
Name:
Mailing Address:
_________________________________________
Telephone Number: _________________________________________
Electronic Mail Address: ________________________________________
Select one:
I am the current property owner.
I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultant1
Interested Buyer or Under Contract to Purchase
Other, please explain. ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
C.PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION2
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Electronic Mail Address:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1 Mustprovidecompleted Agent Authorization Form/Letter.
2 Documentation of ownership also needs to be provided with request (copy of Deed, County GIS/Parcel/Tax Record).
West Branch Rocky River from Grey Road to Fisher Farm Park
Davidson, NC
Mecklenburg
N/A
Chris Tinklenberg,PWS
200 South Tryon Street, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-409-1802
[e-mail]
Mecklenburg County (POC:Bert Lynn)
3205 Freedom Dr.
Charlotte, NC 28202
[phone]
[e-mail]
Version:May 2017 Page 3
D.PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION3,4
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-
site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. I, the
undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or
acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property.
Print Name
Capacity: Owner Authorized Agent5
Date
Signature
E.REASON FOR JD REQUEST:(Check as many as applicable)
I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all aquatic resources.
I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources underCorps authority.
I intendto construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcelwhich may
require authorization from the Corps, and the JDwould be used to avoid and minimize
impacts tojurisdictional aquatic resources and asaninitial step in a future permitting
process.
I intendto construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcelwhich may
require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application
and the JD is to be used in the permitting process.
I intendto construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the
U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of
the tide.
A Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization.
I intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps
confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel.
I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land.
Other:___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3 For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOT/USACE protocols, skip to Part E.
4 If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties, please provide the following for each additional parcel on a
continuation sheet.
5 Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
Chris Tinklenberg
Version:May 2017 Page 4
F.JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD) TYPE (Select One)
I am requesting that the Corps provide a preliminary JD for the property identified herein.
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination (PJD) provides an indication that there may
be “waters of the United States” or “navigable waters of the United States”on a property.
PJDs are sufficient as the basis for permit decisions. For the purposes of permitting, all
waters and wetlands on the property will be treated as if they are jurisdictional “waters of
the United States”. PJDs cannot be appealed (33 C.F.R. 331.2); however, a PJD is
“preliminary” in the sense that an approved JD can be requested at any time. PJDs do
not expire.
I am requesting that the Corps provide an approvedJD for the property identified herein.
An Approved Jurisdictional Determination (AJD) is a determination that
jurisdictional “waters of the United States” or “navigable waters of the United
States” are either present or absent on a site. An approved JD identifies the limits of
waters on a site determined to be jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act and/or
Rivers and Harbors Act. Approved JDs are sufficient as the basis for permit
decisions. AJDs are appealable (33 C.F.R. 331.2). The results of the AJD will be
posted on the Corps website. A landowner, permit applicant, or other “affected
party” (33 C.F.R. 331.2) who receives an AJD may rely upon the AJD for five years
(subject to certain limited exceptions explained in Regulatory Guidance Letter 05-
02).
I am unclear as to which JD I would like to request and require additional information
to inform my decision.
G.ALL REQUESTS
Map of Property or Project Area. This Map must clearly depict the boundaries of the
review area.
Size of Property or Review Area acres.
The property boundary (or review area boundary) is clearly physically marked on the site.
91
Version:May 2017 Page 5
H.REQUESTS FROM CONSULTANTS
Project Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: ______________________
Longitude: ______________________
A legible delineation map depicting the aquatic resources and the property/review area.
Delineation maps must be no larger than 11x17 and should contain the following: (Corps
signature of submitted survey plats will occur after the submitted delineation map has been
reviewed and approved).6
North Arrow
Graphical Scale
Boundary of Review Area
Date
Location of data points for each Wetland Determination Data Form or tributary
assessment reach.
For Approved Jurisdictional Determinations:
Jurisdictional wetland features should be labeled as Wetland Waters of the US, 404
wetlands, etc. Please include the acreage of these features.
Jurisdictional non-wetland features (i.e. tidal/navigable waters, tributaries,
impoundments) should be labeled as Non-Wetland Waters of the US, stream, tributary,
open water, relatively permanent water, pond, etc. Please include the acreage or linear
length of each of these features as appropriate.
Isolated waters, waters that lack a significant nexus to navigable waters, or non-
jurisdictional upland features should be identified as Non-Jurisdictional. Please
include a justification in the label regarding why the feature is non-jurisdictional (i.e.
“Isolated”, “No Significant Nexus”, or “Upland Feature”). Please include the acreage
or linear length of these features as appropriate.
For Preliminary Jurisdictional Determinations:
Wetland and non-wetland features should not be identified as Jurisdictional, 404,
Waters of the United States, or anything that implies jurisdiction. These features can be
identified as Potential Waters of the United States, Potential Non-wetland Waters of
the United States, wetland, stream, open water, etc. Please include the acreage and
linear length of these features as appropriate.
Completed Wetland Determination Data Forms for appropriate region
(at least one wetland and one upland form needs to be completed for each wetland type)
____________________________________________________________________________
6 Please refer to the guidance document titled “Survey Standards for Jurisdictional Determinations” to ensure that the
supplied map meets the necessary mapping standards.http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-
Program/Jurisdiction/
35.491806
-80.805119
Version:May 2017 Page 6
Completed appropriate Jurisdictional Determination form
PJDs,please complete a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form7 and include the
Aquatic Resource Table
AJDs, please complete an Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form8
Vicinity Map
Aerial Photograph
USGS Topographic Map
Soil Survey Map
Other Maps, as appropriate (e.g. National Wetland Inventory Map, Proposed Site
Plan, previous delineation maps, LIDAR maps, FEMA floodplain maps)
Landscape Photos (if taken)
NCSAM and/or NCWAM Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets
NC Division of Water Resources Stream Identification Forms
Other Assessment Forms
_____________________________________________________________________________
7 www.saw.usace.army.mil/Portals/59/docs/regulatory/regdocs/JD/RGL_08-02_App_A_Prelim_JD_Form_fillable.pdf
8 Please see http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory-Permit-Program/Jurisdiction/
PrincipalPurpose:Theinformation thatyou provide will beusedinevaluatingyour requestto determine
whether thereareany aquatic resources within the project areasubjecttofederaljurisdictionunder the regulatory
authorities referencedabove.
RoutineUses:This information maybeshared with the Departmentof Justice andotherfederal,state,and local
governmentagencies, and the public,andmaybe made available aspartof a public notice asrequiredbyfederal
law. Your nameand property location wherefederal jurisdiction is to bedetermined will beincluded in the
approved jurisdictional determination (AJD),which will bemade available tothe public on the District's website
andonthe Headquarters USAGEwebsite.
Disclosure:Submission ofrequested information is voluntary;however, ifinformation is notprovided, the
requestforanAJD cannotbeevaluatednorcananAJD be issued.
Appendix 2 - PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A.REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
B.NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
C.DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D.PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State:County/parish/borough:City:
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat.:Long.:
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody:
E.REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
Field Determination. Date(s):
TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES IN REVIEW AREA WHICH “MAY BE”SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site
number
Latitude
(decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal
degrees)
Estimated amount
of aquatic resource
in review area
(acreage and linear
feet, if applicable)
Type of aquatic
resource (i.e., wetland
vs. non-wetland
waters)
Geographic authority
to which the aquatic
resource may be
subject (i.e., Section
404 or Section 10/404)
SEE ATTACHED TABLE
Bert Lynn, 3205 Freedom Dr. Charlotte, NC 28202
NC Mecklenburg Davidson
35.491806 -80.805119
17
West Branch Rocky River
1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in
the review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option
to request and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an
informed decision after having discussed the various types of JDs and their
characteristics and circumstances when they may be appropriate.
2) In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or a
Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring “pre-
construction notification” (PCN), or requests verification for a non-reporting NWP or
other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an AJD for the
activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware that: (1) the permit applicant has
elected to seek a permit authorization based on a PJD, which does not make an
official determination of jurisdictional aquatic resources; (2) the applicant has the
option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit
authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could possibly result
in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) the
applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting the terms
and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4) the applicant can
accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply with all the terms and
conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation requirements the Corps has
determined to be necessary; (5) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject
permit authorization without requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant’s acceptance
of the use of the PJD; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps permit
authorization based on a PJD constitutes agreement that all aquatic resources in the
review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as jurisdictional, and
waives any challenge to such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance
or enforcement action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7)
whether the applicant elects to use either an AJD or a PJD, the JD will be processed
as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, a proffered individual permit (and all terms
and conditions contained therein), or individual permit denial can be administratively
appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331. If, during an administrative appeal, it
becomes appropriate to make an official determination whether geographic
jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources in the review area, or to provide an official
delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in the review area, the Corps will
provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable. This PJD finds
that there “may be”waters of the U.S. and/or that there “may be”navigable waters of
the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in the review
area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD (check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file. Appropriately reference sources
below where indicated for all checked items:
Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor:
Map: ________________.
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale: _______.
Data sheets prepared by the Corps: ________.
Corps navigable waters’ study: ____________.
U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas: ________.
USGS NHD data.
USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name: _________.
Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation: __________.
National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: ________.
State/local wetland inventory map(s): ____________.
FEMA/FIRM maps: ________________.
100-year Floodplain Elevation is: ____.(National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
Photographs:Aerial (Name & Date): ______.
or Other (Name & Date): ______.
Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter: __________.
Other information (please specify): ______________.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not necessarily
been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional
determinations.
Signature and date of Signature and date of
Regulatory staff member person requesting PJD
completing PJD (REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)1
1 Districts may establish timeframes for requestor to return signed PJD forms. If the requestor does not respond
within the established time frame, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is
necessary prior to finalizing an action.
1:24,000/ Cornelius; Mooresville
Mecklenburg County SSURGO Soils
NWI Digital Data
FIRM Panels 4663, 4664, 4653,4654
2018 Meck. Co. Aerial
Site photos (see cover letter for dates)

Site Number Latitude (decimal
degrees)
Longitude
(decimal
degrees)
Estimated
amount of
aquatic
resource in
review
area
Type of
aquatic
resource
Geographic authority to which the
aquatic resource “maybe” subject
S1 - West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.489880 -80.804203 9761 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S2 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.489533 -80.813267 9534 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S3 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.483344 -80.800242 104 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S4 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.480676 -80.798228 139 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S5 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.486207 -80.802771 136 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S6 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.491092 -80.820578 98 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S7 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.494205 -80.805486 108 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S8 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River- Perennial
35.486277 -80.802592 115 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S9 -UT to West
Branch Rocky
River-
Perennial
35.500095

-80.808855
170 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S10 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.493851 -80.823896 101 lf
Non-
wetland
waters

Section 404
S11 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.494697 -80.825337 126 lf
Non-
wetland
waters

Section 404
S12 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.498334 -80.826945 46 lf
Non-
wetland
waters

Section 404
S13 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.496651 -80.826725 1522 lf
Non-
wetland
waters

Section 404
S14 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.489309 -80.815310 111 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S15 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.489907 -80.812115 134 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S16 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.490890 -80.810675 69 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
S17 -UT to
West Branch
Rocky River-
Perennial
35.499038 -80.809089 103 lf
Non-
wetland
waters
Section 404
Wetland 1 35.493392 -80.823892 0.47 ac PFO Non-section 10 – wetland
Wetland 2 35.492888 -80.822597 0.026 ac PFO Non-section 10 – wetland
Wetland 3 35.494061 -80.824581 0.166 ac PFO Non-section 10 – wetland
Wetland 4 35.495849 -80.826394 0.302 ac PFO Non-section 10 – wetland
Wetland 5 35.497642 -80.827521 0.585 ac PFO Non-section 10 – wetland

City of Charlotte, County of Iredell GIS, Iredell County, State of North Carolina DOT, Esri, HERE, Garmin,
INCREMENT P, NGA, USGS
NCNHDE-6090
May 21, 2018
Chris Tinklenberg
Kimley-Horn
200 South Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
RE: RR Stream Restoration
Dear Chris Tinklenberg:
The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) appreciates the opportunity to provide information
about natural heritage resources for the project referenced above.
A query of the NCNHP database indicates that there are records for rare species, important natural
communities, natural areas, and/or conservation/managed areas within the proposed project boundary. These
results are presented in the attached ‘Documented Occurrences’ tables and map.
The attached ‘Potential Occurrences’ table summarizes rare species and natural communities that have been
documented within a one-mile radius of the property boundary. The proximity of these records suggests that
these natural heritage elements may potentially be present in the project area if suitable habitat exists. Tables of
natural areas and conservation/managed areas within a one-mile radius of the project area, if any, are also
included in this report.
If a Federally-listed species is documented within the project area or indicated within a one-mile radius of the
project area, the NCNHP recommends contacting the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for guidance.
Contact information for USFWS offices in North Carolina is found here:
https://www.fws.gov/offices/Directory/ListOffices.cfm?statecode=37.
Please note that natural heritage element data are maintained for the purposes of conservation planning, project
review, and scientific research, and are not intended for use as the primary criteria for regulatory decisions.
Information provided by the NCNHP database may not be published without prior written notification to the
NCNHP, and the NCNHP must be credited as an information source in these publications. Maps of NCNHP
data may not be redistributed without permission.
Also please note that the NC Natural Heritage Program may follow this letter with additional correspondence if a
Dedicated Nature Preserve, Registered Heritage Area, Clean Water Management Trust Fund easement, or an
occurrence of a Federally-listed species is documented near the project area.
If you have questions regarding the information provided in this letter or need additional assistance, please
contact Rodney A. Butler at [e-mail] or 919-707-8603.
Sincerely,
NC Natural Heritage Program
Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Intersecting the Project Area
RR Stream Restoration
May 21, 2018
NCNHDE-6090
No Element Occurrences are Documented within the Project Area
There are no documented element occurrences (of medium to very high accuracy) that intersect with the project area. Please note, however, that although the NCNHP database
does not show records for rare species within the project area, it does not necessarily mean that they are not present; it may simply mean that the area has not been surveyed. The
use of Natural Heritage Program data should not be substituted for actual field surveys if needed, particularly if the project area contains suitable habitat for rare species. If rare
species are found, the NCNHP would appreciate receiving this information so that we may update our database.
No Natural Areas are Documented within the Project Area
Managed Areas Documented Within Project Area*
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government
*NOTE: If the proposed project intersects with a conservation/managed area, please contact the landowner directly for additional information. If the project intersects with a Dedicated Nature Preserve (DNP), Registered Natural
Heritage Area (RHA), or Federally-listed species, NCNHP staff may provide additional correspondence regarding the project.
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on May 21, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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Natural Heritage Element Occurrences, Natural Areas, and Managed Areas Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
RR Stream Restoration
May 21, 2018
NCNHDE-6090
Element Occurrences Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Taxonomic
Group
EO ID Scientific Name Common Name Last
Observation
Date
Element
Occurrence
Rank
Accuracy Federal
Status
State
Status
Global
Rank
State
Rank
Mammal 5630 Condylura cristata pop. 1 Star-nosed Mole -
Coastal Plain population
1950 H 4-Low ---Special
Concern
G5T2Q S2
Natural
Community
31592 Basic Mesic Forest
(Piedmont Subtype)
---2012-08-15 C 2-High ------G3G4 S3S4
Natural Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Site Name Representational Rating Collective Rating
Brackett Bluff R5 (General)C5 (General)
Managed Areas Documented Within a One-mile Radius of the Project Area
Managed Area Name Owner Owner Type
NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund Easement NC DNCR, Clean Water Management Trust
Fund
State
NC Division of Mitigation Services Easement NC DEQ, Division of Mitigation Services State
Mecklenburg County Open Space Mecklenburg County Local Government
Catawba Lands Conservancy Easement Catawba Lands Conservancy Private
Davidson College Nature Preserve Davidson College Private
Davidson Land Conservancy Easement Davidson Land Conservancy Private
Rocky River Bluff Nature Preserve Mecklenburg County Local Government
Definitions and an explanation of status designations and codes can be found at https://ncnhde.natureserve.org/content/help. Data query generated on May 21, 2018; source: NCNHP, Q2 April 2018. Please resubmit your
information request if more than one year elapses before project initiation as new information is continually added to the NCNHP database.
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bartos, Administrator
Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History
Secretary Susi H. Hamilton Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry
Location: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax: [phone]-6599

June 25, 2018

Adrienne Lasitter
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
200 South Tryone Street, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28203

Re: West Branch Rocky River Rehabilitation and Water Quality Improvements, Davidson,
Mecklenburg County, ER 18-1271

Dear Ms. Lasitter:
Thank you for your letter of May 23, 2018, concerning the above project.
We have conducted a review of the project and are aware of no historic resources which would be affected by
the project. Therefore, we have no comment on the project as proposed.

The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579 or
[e-mail]. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above
referenced tracking number.
Sincerely,

Ramona M. Bartos