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FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
PROPOSED BLOWING ROCK BYPASS (R-2237C)
CALDWELL AND WATAUGA COUNTIES
NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared for:
Parsons Brinkerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation
Raleigh, North Carolina
Prepared by:
EcoScience
EcoScience, Corporation
612 Wade Avenue, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605
February 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF FIGURES ...................................................ii
LIST OF TABLES ...................................................ii
INTRODUCTION ....................................................1
STUDY AREA .....................................................4
Topography and Land Use ........................................ 4
Soils .......................................................4
Water Resources .............................................. 5
Section 404 Jurisdictional Areas ................................... 6
Plant Communities ............................................. 7
STREAM AND WETLAND FUNCTIONAL ANALYSES .......................... 7
Stream and Wetland Types ...................................... 10
Stream Analysis .............................................. 12
Wetland Functional Analysis ..................................... 16
General Wetland Functional Analysis .......................... 16
DEM Wetland Rating Procedure .............................. 17
SUMMARY ......................................................22
REFERENCES .....................................................23
APPENDICES ...... ..............................................25
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LIST OF FIGURES
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Figure 1. Project Area ............................................ 2
Figure 2. Bypass Alternatives ....................................... 3
Figure 3. Jurisdictional Systems ..................................... 8
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 1. Quantities of Jurisdictional Area .............................. 9
Table 2. Stream Assessment Scores .............................. 13,14
Table 3. General Wetland Functional Analysis Scores ..................... 18
Table 4. DEM Wetland Rating System Scores .......................... 20
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FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT
PROPOSED BLOWING ROCK BYPASS (R-2237C)
CALDWELL AND WATAUGA COUNTIES
NORTH CAROLINA
I INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to improve US Route 321
r Bypass around Blowing Rock in Caldwell and Watauga Counties, North Carolina (Figure 1).
Five road improvement alternatives have been considered. The alternatives include widening
the existing road alignment and four new alignments located north and east of the existing US
321. The five alternatives are shown in Figure 2 and include:
• The Widening Alternative extends from a point on US 321, approximately 2.0 miles
south of Blowing Rock, to the intersection of US 321 /Possum Holler Road.
• Alternative 1 begins at the last series of curves along US 321 before Blowing Rock,
tops the Blue Ridge escarpment just east of Green Hill, and continues between the golf
' course and Assembly Grounds to Possum Hollow Road.
• Alternative 2 begins similar to Alternative 1, except it extends north between the
Assembly Grounds and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its northern terminus follows the Blue
Ridge Parkway and the northern-most residential subdivisions in Blowing Rock.
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• Alternative 3 begins near Greene Cemetery, follows the escarpment, turns west,
paralleling the Blue Ridge Parkway, and follows the same northern terminus as
Alternative 2.
• Alternative 4 begins similar to Alternative 3, crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway in a
tunnel, and returns to existing US 321 at Aho Road following a route west of Thunder
Mountain Road.
EcoScience Corporation (ESC) has been contracted to conduct a stream and wetland functional
assessment within the corridors of the five US 321 alternatives, referred to hereafter as
Alternatives 1, 2, 3, 4 and the Widening Alternative. The functional assessment has been
completed in conjunction with other environmental tasks including a Section 404 jurisdictional

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area delineation and Global Positioning System (GPS) mapping of the jurisdictional areas. ESC
conducted multiple field visits through the months of November and December 1999 and
1 January 2000. Flagging associated with the delineation effort is currently being located with
the use of GPS technology. These data were used to assist in quantifying jurisdictional areas
within each alternative. The various alternatives range in length from 2.2 miles for Alternative
1 to 4.3 miles along the Widening Alternative, and range in width from 75-1000 feet.
This report presents the result of a functional analysis of 25 major jurisdictional systems
located within the five alternatives. Two wetland assessments techniques and one stream
assessment were employed in support of this study.
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STUDY AREA
Topography and Land Use
The study area is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountain physiographic province.
' Topographically, the study area can be separated into two regions. The southern and eastern
portion of the study area includes the eastern escarpment (Blue Ridge flank) of the Blue Ridge
Mountains and is characterized by steep, deeply dissected slopes. The northern and western
portions of the study area, the Blue Ridge Plateau, are above the Blue Ridge escarpment where
topography is much less severe. This region is characterized by undulating terrain with
scattered knobs, ridges, and low mountains. Elevations within the study area range from a
low of approximately 2830 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL) in Bailey Camp Creek to a high of
approximately 3890 feet MSL near the Blowing Rock Assembly grounds (Boone, NC USGS
quad and black line topographic maps).
The terrain within the study area north of the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the flank along the
eastern site boundary is primarily forested. This terrain contains a few, mostly unpaved roads.
Scattered residential lots are accompanied by small agricultural plots, pastoral fields, and
orchards. The west-central portion of the study area includes the rapidly developing western
side of Blowing Rock. This area supports a golf resort, numerous residential neighborhoods,
pastures, and a church camp retreat.
Soils
Soils on the steep, deeply dissected slopes of the Blue Ridge flank consist primarily of the
Chestnut-Edneyville Association in Caldwell County (SCS 1989), and the Ashe-Chestnut
complex in Watauga County (SCS 1944). These soils typically occur on 15 to 50 percent
slopes, are well-drained, and formed in the residuum of weathered metamorphic rock. These
soils are moderately deep and well to excessively well drained. Surface soils and subsoils are
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loamy. Erosion is a severe hazard in areas where the surface is bare or has been disturbed.
A variety of soil mapping units occur in the area around Blowing Rock (above the Blue Ridge
flank), of which the Porters-Unaka complex is most common. These soils typically occur on
15 to 50 percent slopes, are well-drained, and are formed in the residuum of weathered
granite, acidic gneiss, and schist. These soils are deep and well drained, and have a loamy
surface layer and subsoil. Erosion is a moderate hazard in areas where the surface is bare or
disturbed.
Water Resources
Streams and drainages below Blowing Rock, on the Blue Ridge flank, are part of the Yadkin-
Pee Dee River Basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03040101). Streams and drainages in the vicinity
of Blowing Rock, north of the Blue Ridge escarpment and Parkway, are part of the New River
Basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 05050001).
Yadkin-Pee Dee Basin streams drain the Blue Ridge flank in a general southeastern direction.
Named streams within the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin portion of the study area include Martin
Branch and Bailey Camp Creek (see Figure 1). These streams have been assigned a best usage
classification of C Tr. The C designation denotes aquatic life propagation and survival, fishing,
wildlife, secondary recreation, and agriculture. Secondary recreation refers to any activity in
which bodily contact with water is on an infrequent or incidental basis (DWQ 1997). The
supplemental designation Tr denotes a stream as suitable for natural trout propagation and
maintenance of stocked trout.
Aho Branch and the Middle Fork of the South Fork of the New River are the only named
streams within the New River Basin portion of the study area north of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Both streams have been assigned a best usage classification of WS-IV Tr + (DWQ 1995).
Class WS-IV waters are protected as water supplies which are generally in moderately to
highly developed watersheds: discharge of treated waste is granted under permits, and local
programs to control non-point source and stormwater discharge of pollution are required.
These waters are also suitable for all Class C uses. The supplemental designation Tr denotes
a stream as suitable for natural trout propagation and maintenance of stocked trout. The "+"
designation indicates that these waters are subject to a special management strategy
concerning stormwater controls and water quality standards in order to protect downstream
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Section 404 Jurisdictional Areas
On-site riverine and palustrine systems are subject to jurisdiction under Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act. These systems consist of open water streams or ponds, and vegetated
wetlands. Vegetated wetlands are few in the Blowing Rock Bypass study area and are found
adjacent to larger streams. Stream types fall into three categories: 1) low gradient, riffle-pool,
streams in the gently sloping valleys of the Blue Ridge Plateau; 2) high gradient, step-pool
streams found primarily along the Blue Ridge flank, and 3) small, poorly defined headwater
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Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires regulation of discharge into "waters of
' the United States". Although the principle administrative agency of the CWA is the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) has major
responsibility for implementation, permitting, and enforcement of provisions of the Act. The
COE regulatory program is defined in 33 CFR parts 320-330.
Water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and streams are subject to jurisdictional consideration
under the Section 404 program. However, by regulation, wetlands are also considered
' "waters of the United States". Wetlands are described as:
Those areas that are inundated or saturated by groundwater at a frequency and
duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a
prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas. (33 CFR 328.3(b)
[19861)•
Wetlands are defined by the presence of three criteria: hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils,
and evidence of wetland hydrology during the growing season (DOA 1987). Open water
systems and wetlands receive similar treatment and consideration with respect to Section 404
review.
The alternative corridors served as the project area for this delineation effort. The boundaries
of jurisdictional area were marked with consecutively-numbered flags. U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (COE) Routine Wetland Determination data forms were completed to document the
evidence used to delineate wetland jurisdictional boundaries. Data were completed in pairs
(one for each side of the jurisdictional boundary) for each wetland type encountered within the
five alternatives. Copies of completed COE data forms are provided in Appendix A.

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Plant Communities
Within the study area, four classifications of plant communities were identified: two types of
natural hardwood forest, cove and chestnut oak forests; and two variations of disturbed land,
residential/ commercial and pastoral lands. Large areas, particularly along the flank and
northern sections of the study corridors, support primarily mature hardwood forests. Cove
hardwood forests are present in moist coves, ravines, and valleys at low to middle elevations.
Rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) often forms dense, streamside thickets on
north-facing slopes. The chestnut oak forest generally dominates the highest elevations on
dryer ridges and slopes.
A residential/commercial plant community occurs primarily within Blowing Rock, and includes
commercial and residential development along US 321 and the low-density residential
development in northeast Blowing Rock. This community has been substantially altered from
natural conditions and supports native trees, horticultural plantings, and maintained lawns.
This community also includes man-made ponds, maintained rights-of-way, roads, and roadside
margins.
Pastoral land is the least common plant community type. This community is comprised of cow
and horse pastures along both sides of the Blue Ridge Parkway, northeast of Blowing Rock.
Pastoral land is dominated by a variety of herbs and grasses.
STREAM AND WETLAND FUNCTIONAL ANALYSES
The proposed facility cannot be constructed without infringing upon jurisdictional areas.
Twenty-five jurisdictional systems were identified and are included in this functional
assessment. Location of jurisdictional systems are shown on Figure 3. A jurisdictional system
may contain one or more jurisdictional types: stream, wetland, or pond. The delineation
identified a total of 34 streams, four wetlands, and three ponds. The grouping of certain
jurisdictional types was initiated to simplify quantitative and qualitative analyses among the
five alternatives. Quantitative assessments are based on the cut-and-fill limits of each
alternate as shown on black line, topographic maps provided by Parsons-Brinkerhoff. Overall,
jurisdictional systems consist primarily of streams, with lesser occurrences of vegetated
wetlands and open water ponds. Table 1 provides an estimate streams, vegetated wetland,
and ponds within each alternative; quantities will be modified when GPS mapping is
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Three categories of streams (headwater seeps, step-pool streams, and riffle-pool streams),
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each type is given below.
Headwater Seeps
Headwater seeps are small, poorly defined streams that receive constant (or regular)
groundwater seepage. The presence of these streams is often related to a strike and dip of
metamorphic foliation or fractures in the underlying rock. Headwater seeps vary in width from
8-20 feet, and are very shallow and slow flowing. Stream bed substrate is primarily cobble
and small stones.
Few fish will be found in these shallow, cold, slow-moving waters; however, a few small
species such as the Mountain redbelly dace (Phoxinus oreas) thrive in mountain seepages.
Amphibians may be abundant in slow moving, shallow pools and streams. Frogs, toads, and
salamanders, such as the northern dusky salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) and two-lined
salamander (Eurycea bisfineata), will both feed and lay eggs in the seeps. Few reptiles will be
found at these elevations, but the painted turtle (Chrysemys picta), northern water snake
(Nerodia sioedon), and queen snake (Regina septemvittata) may frequent these habitats. Many
species of birds and mammals will use headwater seeps as a source of drinking water as well
as for hunting small aquatic and semi aquatic species (invertebrates, fish, amphibians) (Rohde
et aL 1994, Martof et al. 1980, Pennak 1989).
Step-Pool Streams
Step-pool streams are characterized by shallow, moderately to rapidly flowing waters, over
high gradient "step-pool" drainages composed of boulders and large rocks. Valley slopes and
side slopes along these streams often exceed 30 percent. These streams are highly variable
in width, averaging approximately 6-12 feet along most sections to greater than 30 feet where
streams spill over large faces of stone. Streams of this type are found primarily along the
escarpment.
Water flow through these systems is often too fast to support many species of aquatic
wildlife, however there are a few species that thrive in the sporadically occurring pools. Small
fish, such as the mountain shiner (Lythrurus firus), and several salamander species
(Desmognathus spp.) often occur in these systems. The salamanders will usually live and lay
eggs on the rocks in and adjacent to these streams and feed on both aquatic and terrestrial
invertebrates. Invertebrates will also often live on or under rocks in fast-flowing streams and
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may be abundant in the cold, well-oxygenated water (Rohde et al. 1994, Martof et al. 1980,
Pennak 1989).
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Riffle-pool streams are the larger systems found in the gently sloping valleys of the Blue Ridge
Plateau. These streams typically have a well defined bed and banks; are moderately to
strongly meandering; contain a definite riffle-pool sequence; and have a channel substrate of
primarily gravel-, cobble-, and boulder-sized material. These streams vary in width from 12-30
feet.
The riffle-pool systems provide a variety of habitat for various animals due to the variation in
water depth, current velocity, and substrate particle size. Bottom-feeding fish, such as
madtoms (Noturus spp.), will occur where water is slow-flowing, fish such as darters may be
found in the fast currents. Large streams provide habitat for game fish (trout [Salmo spp. and
Salvelinus sp.], bass [Micropterus spp.]), as well as the various types of prey on which they
feed (smaller fish, invertebrates, aquatic plants, and algae). Streams supporting a diverse
fishery will also support reptiles, birds, and mammals which feed in the streams. Many
amphibians utilize the shallow, fast-flowing portions of mountain streams (e.g. hellbenders
[Cryptobranchus alleganiensis]), while others may occur in slow current or pool areas near
banks and aquatic vegetation (Rohde et al. 1994, Martof et al. 1980, Pennak 1989).
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Vegetated wetlands occur primarily as two types: bottomland hardwood wetlands and herb-
dominated wetlands. Bottomland hardwood wetlands are located in a low lying stream
floodplain in eastern Blowing Rock, and crossed by Alternatives 1 and 2 (System 14 and 17,
respectively). The canopy is characterized by a variety of mesic, hardwood and evergreen
species and thickets of rosebay rhododendrons. Soils are seasonally saturated from adjacent
groundwater slopes and receive periodic flooding during overbank events. These bottomland
wetlands support a wide variety of habitats due to structural diversity, variation in topography,
(micro and macro),and proximity to riffle-pool streams. Herb-dominated wetlands occur in two
areas: within the Widening Alternative (System 4) and at the northern terminus of Alternative
4 (System 25). These wetlands are the result of recent disturbance and are dominated by
early-successional vegetation. These wetlands are small in size, transitional in nature, and
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Three ponds were identified: one in Alternative 1 (System 15) and two in Alternative 4
(Systems 24 and 25). The ponds located in System 15 and 4 are small, man-made ponds
(each less than 0.3 acres) created for recreational fishing and as reservoirs for livestock
watering. Hydrology is derived from headwater seeps. The pond located in System 25 is a
small, permanently inundated depression at the base of the spillway of a drained impoundment.
Hydrology is derived from adjacent groundwater seepage and occasional overbank flooding
from an adjacent stream. No adjacent vegetated wetlands are associated with these ponds.
In general, ponds provide permanent, non-flowing surface water and moderate aquatic habitat
diversity.
Stream Analysis
The goal of the stream analysis was to evaluate streams in such a manner that allowed for a
comparison among the five alternatives. The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
has prepared a stream evaluation method entitled N.C. Division of Water Quality Stream
Classification Method to classify streams based on functional attributes (DWQ 1999). The
DWQ stream method is a four-tiered, weighted scale procedure which uses multiple, primary
(geomorphology, hydrology, biology) and secondary (geomorphology, hydrology) indicators to
reflect importance characteristics of ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial channels. Scoring
of variables among indicators is based on an incremental basis rated from Absent to Strong.
The qualitative scoring of the variables allows the evaluator flexibility in assessing attributes
among various stream types. A maximum score of 58.5 is possible for each stream. DWQ
requires a 19-point minimum for determining an intermittent stream. Scores for all streams
are presented in descending order in Table 2. Completed data sheets for the qualitative stream
evaluation are provided in Appendix B.
The DWQ stream method was supplemented by visual evaluations of stream degradation
attributes that may impact function, such as entrenchment, sediment loading, bank erosion,
lack of shade, vegetation clearing, or channel dredging. In general, field assessments suggest
that stream degradation features do not vary significantly among evaluated systems located
away from the US 321 corridor. Impacts to stream function appear to occur to a limited
extent along the existing US 321 corridor and the corresponding Widening Alternative. The
impacts to stream function include limited dredging and flow constriction in the vicinity of
culverts, isolated waste debris dumping, scour from highway runoff, and reduction in shade
due to vegetation maintenance in rights-of-way.
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stream type were not documented. Seven of the top eight highest-scoring streams (25 to
35.5 points) are of the riffle-pool type. The exception is Baily Camp Creek which is a
moderate step-pool stream. A group of 13 streams with intermediate scores, between 21 and
24.5 points, includes predominantly step-pool streams. Eleven of the thirteen streams with
intermediate scores are streams of this type. Exceptions include a disturbed riffle-pool stream
(System 18) and a poorly-defined riffle-pool stream (System 19). The 13 lowest-scoring
streams, those scoring between 20 and 10.5, are predominantly headwater seeps. Eleven of
the 13 streams were of this type. Exceptions include two step-pool streams (Systems 5 and
24).
The DWQ stream classification method and visual assessments of function indicate that the
project alternatives support three primary stream types. The functional score and associated
attributes typically increase as drainage area increases and valley slope decreases, from high
slope, headwater seeps to low gradient, riffle pool streams. Because stream degradation
features are relatively absent within the study area, differences between streams of the same
type were generally not observed.
Each of the three stream types provides valuable physical, chemical, and biological functions
to the local environment, and, from an ecological aspect, none of the three stand out as being
more or less important in terms of functional attributes. Therefore, the use of linear distance
and area for comparisons among the five alternatives is warranted.
Stream type, total evaluation score, stream length and area are provided separately for each
of the five alternatives in Appendix C. A summary of streams within each alternative follows:
• The Widening Alternative contains the fewest streams of the five alternates, with five
streams totaling 1975 linear feet. A single step-pool stream (System 4) accounts for
81 percent of stream length within this corridor.
• Alternative 1 contains 8 streams and a total linear distance of 3525 feet. Sixty percent
of the total linear distance of streams are riffle-pool streams.
• Alternative 2 contains 10 streams for a total linear distance of 3350 feet. Stream
length is evenly distributed among all three stream types.
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• Alternative 3 contains 18 streams for a total linear distance of 7250 feet. Step-pool
streams account for 12 of the 18 streams and seventy-seven percent of the total linear
length of stream.
• Alternative 4 contains the most streams of the five alternates, with 19 streams totaling
1975 linear feet. Step-pool streams account for 12 of the 19 streams and seventy-
three percent of the total linear length of stream.
Wetland Functional Analysis
Wetland functional analyses of these sites were conducted using two methods: 1) a general
functional analysis derived through a combination of professional judgement and standard
assessment procedure and 2) a procedure focusing on water quality benefits developed by the
N.C. Division of Water Quality (formerly, the Division of Environmental Management (DEM),
this methodology is referred to as the "DEM" procedure". Seven jurisdictional wetlands are
included as part of this analysis, including four vegetated wetlands and three ponds. Table 1
quantifies vegetated wetlands and ponds within each alternative.
General Wetland Functional Analysis
The goal of this exercise is to evaluate wetland systems in such a manner that allows for
comparative analysis. To this end, a direct evaluation methodology was devised by ESC staff
drawing on best professional judgement and general wetland functional attributes identified
in the Wetland Evaluation Technique (WET ll) (Adamus et al. 1987) and Hydrogeomorphic
Approach to the Functional Assessment of Wet/ands (Brinson et al. 1994). The methodology,
hereafter referred to as "General Functional Procedure", evaluates each wetland in terms of
four, unweighted functional attributes: hydrology, bio-geochemistry, plant habitat, and animal
habitat. Each of these attributes is comprised of two to five parameters, and each parameter
is described by two to five variables that were assessed and scored during or following a site
visit.
Forms and attribute descriptions generated as part of this methodology are presented in
Appendix D. The Wetland Functional Data Sheet lists the four wetland functional attributes
in bold type, each of which is followed by the parameters that characterize that attribute. A
value for each parameter is determined by the sum of scores for ecological variables specific
to that parameter. A total of 25 variables were scored for each wetland system and used to
assess wetland functions. Each variable is identified by an alphabetic letter (A through Y).
The variables used to determine the score of each parameter are provided in equation form on
the Wetland Functional Assessment Data Sheet. Variables score from 0.0 to 1.0 depending
on characteristics of the wetland. The variables and rationale for scoring are listed on the
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wetland system. Although individual functional attributes are not weighted, this procedure
does inherently allow higher scoring for wetlands associated with riverine characteristics. The
functional assessment scores for each wetland system are shown in Table 3, and completed
data sheets are provided in Appendix E. Table 3 also provides a column of percentile ranks
for the wetland systems.
Wetlands in Systems 14 and 17 (Alternates 1 and 2, respectively) receive the highest scores,
35.6 and 33 points, respectively. These wetlands are found within the same stream floodplain
off Wonderland Drive, in eastern Blowing Rock. Both wetland systems contain a "riffle-pool"
stream (UT to Middle Fork) flowing through a bottomland hardwood forest. These wetlands
rank above the 80th percentile. These systems are characterized by continuous groundwater
saturation, intermittent surface flooding, excellent habitat for wildlife (especially amphibians)
and semi-aquatic insects, and act as a bio-geochemical sinks.
Ranked intermediately are the three ponds located within Alternates 1 and 4. The ponds
within Systems 15 and 24 (58th and 55th percentile, respectively) are man-made,
headwater impoundments, fed by headwater seeps. The pond located in System 25 (41"
percentile) is a small, permanently-inundated depression at the base of the spillway of a
drained impoundment. These ponds receive partial shading by adjacent, mature, mesic
hardwood forest. Hydrology is groundwater seepage from the, adjacent slopes. In general,
these ponds act as a bio-geochemical sinks, groundwater recharge, provide fish and widlife
with permanent, non-flowing surface water. No adjacent vegetated wetlands are associated
with these ponds.
The lowest-ranking wetlands (System 25, 37" percentile and System 31, 13" percentile) are
both located in areas characterized by disturbance to both hydrology and vegetation. The
wetland in System 25 is located in a drained impoundment adjacent to a breached dam, and
supports herbaceous vegetation. The wetland in System 4 is adjacent to a partially-entrenched
stream, and is bounded by an abandoned golf course fairway and US 321. The wetland
supports primarily herbaceous vegetation.
DEM Wetland Rating Proceedure
The Water Quality Section of the N.C. Division of Environmental Management (DEM) prepared
a wetland assessment procedure entitled Guidance for Rating Wet/ands in North Carolina, and
a fourth and most recent version of this procedure was released in January 1995. The NCDOT
considers this method as a standard procedure for assessing wetlands proposed for roadway
impacts; for this reason the "DEM procedure" was also used to rate each wetland.
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assessment of seven wetland within the five alternative proposed for US 321
Bypass around Blowing Rock. Wetlands are located within the given jurisdictional
systems. Scores are given for four functional attributes (hydrologic,
biogeochemical, plant habitat, and animal habitat) and a total. The highest possible
total score is 41. The jurisdictional system numbers correspond with locations
indicated in Figure 2.

Scores
Jurisdictional System
System Location Percentile Total Hydro Biogeochem Plant Animal
' System 14 Alternative 1 87 35.6 7.0 12.6 7.0 9.0
System 17 Alternative 2 81 33.1 6.5 12.1 6.5 8.0
System 15 (pond) Alternative 1 58 23.8 7.1 10.5 0.8 5.4
System 24 (pond) Alternative 4 55 22.5 6.7 10.3 0.4 5.1
System 25 (pond) Alternative 4 41 16.6 5.8 4.9 0.7 5.2
System 25 Alternative 4 37 15.2 5.3 6.0 0.4 3.5
System 4 Widening 13 5.4 2.2 1.4 0.4 1.4
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Best Possible Score 100 41.0 9.0 15.0 7.0 10.0
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The DEM system rates wetlands according to six functional attributes: water storage,
bank/shoreline stabilization, pollutant removal, wildlife habitat, aquatic life value, and
recreational/educational value. These attributes are weighted to enhance the results in favor
of water quality functions. Pollutant removal is weighted to be the most important wetland
attribute. Water storage, bank/shoreline stabilization, and aquatic life functions are given equal
weight as secondary attributes, and wildlife habitat and recreation/education functions are
given minimal credit. A maximum score of 100 points is possible. Results of this procedure
are presented in Table 4, and completed data sheets are provided in Appendix F.
Two vegetated wetlands associated with Systems 17 and 14 receive the highest scores, 64
and 62 points, respectively. These wetlands represent relatively undisturbed bottomland
hardwood forests that receive periodic overbank flooding from adjacent streams. These areas
also receive overland runoff from recent residential development, roads, and active pastureland
upstream. These wetlands provide flood flow attenuation, sediment/toxicant retention, and
a variety of habitats, including permanent surface water, for local fish and wildlife.
Next highest-ranking is System 4, with a score of 55 points. This disturbed wetland is
adjacent to a partially-entrenched stream which drains an old golf-course fairway, portions of
US 321, the Green Park Inn and associated parking lot, various secondary roads, and
maintained lawns. This system receives high volumes of short-duration flow following
precipitation events and is expected to support perennial flow. Much of the adjacent
vegetation is maintained roadside vegetation. Sediment buildup adjacent to the stream
indicates that the wetland functions as a sediment trap and a pollutant sink.
System 24 is a pond which receives a score of 54. The pond is located within a drainage
containing extensive, active pasture land upstream. The pond functions include: pollutant
removal, aquatic habitat, sediment removal, and long-term water storage.

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The two remaining ponds (System 15 and 25) receive intermediate scores. System 15 (44
points) is located in a low density residential area, and is surrounded by mesic, hardwood
forest. The pond is fed by an intermittent stream and surface water runoff and provides long-
term water storage and aquatic habitat. By contrast, System 25 (36 points) is fed by
groundwater seepage from the adjacent slope. The ponded area is small but provides aquatic
habitat.
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of seven wetland systems within the five US 321 Bypass alternatives, using the
N.C. Division of Water Quality guidelines (DEM 1995). Scores are given for six
functional attributes and a total. The maximum possible individual functional
attribute score is 5; attribute multiplier is in parenthesis; the maximum possible total
score is 100. The jurisdictional systems correspond with locations indicated on
,Figure 2.
Scores
Jurisdictional System Total Water Bank Pollutant Wildlife Aquatic Recreation/
System Location Score Storage Stability Removal Habitat Habitat Education
System 17 Alternative 2 64 3 2 3 4 5 1
System 14 Alternative 1 62 3 1 3 5 5 1
System 4 Widening 55 2 4 4 1 2 1
Alternative
System 24 Alternative 4 54 4 2 3 1 3 1
(pond)
System 15 Alternative 1 44 4 2 1 1 3 1
(pond)
System 25 Alternative 4 36 1 3 0 2 4 0
(pond)
System 25 Alternative 4 29 1 1 2 2 2 1
Best Possible Score 100 5(4) 5(4) 5(5) 5(2) 5(4) 5(1)

t System 25 received the lowest score (29 points). This wetland is located within a former
impoundment of Aho Branch and supports primarily herbaceous vegetation. The wetland
' appears to rarely receive overbank flow from adjacent Aho Branch, which has down-cut
through accumulated sediments after the dam was breached. Hydrology appears to be
primarily precipitation driven. This system functions primarily as a wildlife habitat and storage
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The 25 jurisdictional systems in this assessment consist of 34 streams and seven vegetated
wetlands and ponds. A stream classification procedure (DWQ 1999) and evaluation of stream
degradation attributes were used to assess stream function. Field assessments suggest that
stream degradation attributes do not vary significantly among evaluated systems located away
from the existing US 321 corridor. In general, quantitative scores indicate that functional
attributes vary among the three stream types evaluated: 1) high gradient step-pool; 2) low
gradient riffle-pool; and 3) headwater seep. Each of the three stream types provides valuable
physical, chemical, and biological functions to the local environment, and, from an ecological
t aspect, none of the three stand out as being more or less important in terms of functional
attributes. Therefore, the use of linear distance and area for comparisons among the five
alternatives is warranted.

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Alternatives 3 and 4 cross the greatest number and length of streams, including 18 to 19
stream crossings that encompass a total length of 7250 to 9200 linear feet of channel (Table
1). Alternatives 1 and 2 cross an intermediate number and length of streams, ranging from
8 to 10 crossings encompassing 3350 to 3525 linear feet of channel. The Widening
Alternative supports the least number of streams and least total stream length (5 crossings,
1975 linear feet).
The General Wetland Functional Procedure and DEM Wetland Rating System were used to
assess wetland function. The two wetland assessment procedures differ substantially in
perceived value of jurisdictional areas. The General Assessment Procedure focuses on general
ecological value of jurisdictional systems, while the DEM procedure focuses on water quality.
The results of both wetland procedures indicate that, of the seven wetlands evaluated, the
highest quality wetlands include Systems 17 and 14. Characteristics which generally result
in a higher functional ranking include habitat diversity (mature forest), adjacent stream, and
the ability to serve as important receptors of runoff. The three ponds (Systems 24, 15, and
25) score intermediately, characterized by good water storage potential and moderate aquatic
habitat. The poorest quality wetlands are located in Systems 4 and 25. Small size, low water
storage capacity, evidence of disturbance, and marginal habitat value result in lower scores.
The DEM system gives System 4 a higher score for pollutant removal and bank stability
potential. No alignment corridor contains more than one vegetated wetland. Alternative 2
contains the greatest potential wetland area (3.3 acres), followed in decreasing
order by Aternatives 1, 4, and the Widening Alternative. Alternate 3 contains no wetlands.
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Technique (WET), Volume II: Methodology. U.S. Army Engineers Waterways
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Brinson, M.M, R.R. Hauer, L.C.Lee, W.L. Nutter, R.D. Smith, and D. Whigham. 1994. The
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cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development. United States Department of Agriculture. 117 pp.

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ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
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Project/Site: 7)(OW i?,AG\ N LC'L as 321 - Date: 3 ,,a,A- 5 2c?
Applicant/Owner- County:
Investigator: State- ?0 G
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No
1 Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID: ?cE2 = S t2 ti
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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species stratum mpicator
10.
3. 11.
4. t 1f?'f 12.
5.VVIbbAQan?(rG_" ffla ul)A? j Fk 13.
14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that am OBL. FACW or L - C,
FAC (excluding FAC-) V t
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
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Stream, r Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
- Inundated

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-Aerial Photogra

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Saturated per 12 Inches
Other
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_No Recorded Data Available -Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) ater-Stained Leaves
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Lo Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free W in Pit: (in.) _
FAC•N ral Test

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Depth _

-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name. ``
(Series and Phase): 1M.S 1LI I tr i -(!V Ir I.,
j\1ytL`e- Drainage Class: W

Taxonomy (Subgroup): ??i?i w 5 Field Observations
< ?! P7?'S Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions.
(inches) Horizon (Munseii Moist) (Munseil Moistl Abundance/Contrast St
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_ Histosol _ Concretions*
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions _ Usted on National Hydric Soils List
_ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarksl
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophydc Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Soils Present?
I Remarks:
Yes do (Circle) (Circle)
Yes IGra)
Yes Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes to
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(198.7 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: ly 1iy)Q nc US E2I Date: ,v Vv 2 OZ70-
Applicant/Owner: County (??? ?t A? e l1
Investigator: ?? State: _
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? No
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes(NW Transect.ID:
Plot ID: ?5FF,2 = S12!-i
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VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
2. (rnrP:4 10.
3. n i n 11.
4.? Q, Q(L 17-
S. 13.
6. 14.
7. 16.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or 7 S CTS
FAC (excluding FAC-)
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HYDROLOGY
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
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Stream. Lake or ride Gauge Primary Indicators:
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Aerial Photographs I dated
2 aturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Other Water Marks
No Recorded Data Available -Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secon ,dary indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
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Local Soil Survey Data
Depth to Free Water in Pit: ()n) -
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: 0 (in.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
SOILS
Map Unit Name.
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(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:

Taxonomy (Subgroup): (( Reid Observations
C11, S Confirm Mapped Type: Yes

Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colons Mottle Texture. Concretions.
(inches) Horizon (Munseli Moistl (Munseii Moist) Abundan
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Histosol _ Concretions'
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
_ Suifidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Usted on Local Hydric Soils List
_ f3educing Conditions _ Usted on Nationai Hydric Soils Ust
_ Gieyed or Low-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Wetland Hydrology Present?
Hydric Sails Present?
No (Circle)
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Project/Site: 31.bltl nir /UK Date: ltbd
Applicant/Owner: County: !'dwmw
Investigator: 4-b_Zx1_h5XkF State: e'
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Vo) Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes o Plot ID: SE6Z2
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7. 15.
a. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators-
-Stream. Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs -Inundated
- Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Other -
Water Marks
No Recorded Data Available -Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water (in) -
_Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) -Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
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Taxonomy (Subgroup): Feld Observations
Confirm Mapped Type: Yes No
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Profile Di!scriotion:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colons Mottle Texture, Concretions.
inches Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moistl Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc.

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_ Histosol _ Concretions,
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
_ Suifidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
Aquic Moisture Regime _ Usted an Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed an National Hydric Soils List
_ Gleyed or tow-Chroma Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes o (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes o
Hydric Sails Present? Yes a
(Circle)
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
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(1987 .COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: B%Gh?J12J - ??? 7 ? Date: ad //, /m?
Applicant/Owner: County: 1714 -
Investigator: State: /UG
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Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No
Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes o Plot ID:
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or 7
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
wynRni nny
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primr Indicators:
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Aerial Photographs ? Inundated
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Available
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-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) -
Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: ()n.) _
-Local Soil Survey Data
_FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: SUkFfIC? ()n,) -Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SOILS-
Map Unit Name
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Drainage Class:
/??.y? /
Taxonomy (Subgroup): l Feld Observations
Confirm Mapped Type: Yes Na .
Profile Descrfytion:
Depth Matrix Color Made Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) ( Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.

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_ Histoso) _ Concretions'
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface laye r in Sandy Soils
_ Sulfidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
Reducing Conditions Listed an National Hydric Soils List
Z G(eyed or Low-Chroma Colors _
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
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Hydric Soils Present?
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Project/Site: 411?011t) r A=il a3 .fir Date: /l ?02 9?
Applicant/Owner: County: 6J/?Tll?l?
Investigator: f-?L'?CI?rL State:
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? ®No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes o ` Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse u1AW111-4
VFGFTATION
Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator

2. 10.
3.in?? 11.
4. 12.
5. ?uP??11?f•L?? ?!. d6iS 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
S. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
HYDROLCIGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
Aerial Photographs -Inundated
- in Upper 12 Inches
Other
- Water Marks
-Water
_No Recorded Data Available -
-Drift Lines
-Sediment Deposits
-Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) -Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in,) -Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SOILS
Map Unit Name t,?? ?`?
(Series and Phase): ,1??Ch?i J-dM 1 Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup): 1 wl1!fJ?Feld Observations
Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Motde Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munseil Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure etc

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Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosoi
Hisdc Epipedon
_ Sulfidic Odor
_ Aquic Moisture Regime
Reducing Conditions
Gieyed or Low-Chroma Colors
II Remarks:
_ Concretions
_ High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes to
Hydric Soils Present? Yes No
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Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes
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Project/Site: Date: // /.?- 99
Applicant/Owner: County: 1tJ,J71g1t'64
Investigator: ?1D5CiEn1? State: yL
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes to Plot ID:?
(If needed, explain on reverse
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4.?5 S ??I 12.
5. 13.
s. 5??1 Df}6? 6PR 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL. FACW or y x-f G,
FAC (excluding FAC-) / ?JU
Remarks:
Hvnpni nrv
Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-
Stream. Lake or ride Gauge Primate Indicators:
-
Aerial Photographs ? Inundated
- Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
-Other
A _
Water Marks
Z Recorded Data Available -
Drift Lines
-
-Sediment Deposits
/Drainage Pattems in Wetlands
Field Observations: Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
-
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) -Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) _
-Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SOILS--
Map e
'
ases: Drainage Class: /
V I

ubgroup): yum l Field Observations
Confirm Mapped Type: Yes No
otion•
Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture. Concretions.
(inches) Horizon (Munseil Moist) (Munseil Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc.

'11a?
1E,eFS
6.C/aJ??z'J ?/yT?5Pi
?j,?jy1

Hydric Soil Indicators:
_ Histosol _ Concretions,
_ Histic Epipedon _ High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
Suifidic Odor _ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soiis
_ Aquic Moisture Regime _ Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
_ Reducing Conditions _ Listed on National Hydric Soils List
/Gleyed or Low Colors _ Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? es No (Circle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? es No
Hydric Soils Presets? Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? es No
Remarks:
Approved by HOUSACE 2192
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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Srn 17
Project/Site: 16 Date: A)? J ///
Applicant/Owner: County: _t*AAPI?
Investigator: State: ;_1
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yea* Transect ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Ye o Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse) d /
VEGETATION
Dominant P
All?L?1i4
1 Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
.

g
2.
- 9.
10.

;a
3.
4
>1
R
l
11.
.
/
A
! 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 16.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-Stream, Lake or Tide Gauge Primary Indicators:
-Aerial Photographs -Inundated
-Other in Upper 12 Inches
-
No Recorded Data Available Water Marks
Water
-
Drift Line
-
S
di
D
i
ment
-
e
epos
ts
Field Observations: -Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in,) -Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) -Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) -Local Soli Survey Data
FAC-Noutrai Test
_
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SniLS
Map Unit Name
1?
? Aid
(Series and Phase): TC =!!-,CJ i
/? ! Drainage Qasw

Taxonomy (Subgroup): Raid Observations
Confirm Mapped Type: Ye No

Profile Descriotion•
: Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture,
Concretions,
(inches) Horizon (Munseil Moistl (Munsell Moist) Abu ndance/Contrast Structure, etc.

r' 7.3 9'e
Hydric Soil tridicators:
Histoso) -Concretions
Histic Epipedon _High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
__Sulfidic Odor Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_Aquic Moisture Regime -Listed on Local Hydric Sods List
Reducing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Sods List
or Low-Chroma Colon -Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION
rcie) (Circle)
Ci
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes *N_1
Wetland Hydrology Preserrt? Yes Hydric Soils Present? Yes to is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yea No
Remarks:
Approved by HQUSACE 2/92
HJL.
8/93

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DATA FORM
ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION
(1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site: Gg5 Date: //?/l 9g
Applicant/Owner: County:
Investigator: SG State: z
Do Normal Circumstances exist on the site? Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical Situation)? Yes No Transact ID:
Is the area a potential Problem Area? Yes No Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse) 44441101
VEGETATION
Dominant Plant Soacies
1
d L
l S i
9Q?C In r Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
.
h 9.
2.
3. ARIA! M
i-hL- 10.
11.
4. X 1 12.

I _
s ?
.
4ADAWU 1T//tJF _ 14.
7. 16.
8. 16.
Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW or
dU
FAC (excluding FAC-)
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
17
-Recorded Data (Describe in Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
-Stream, Lake or ride Gauge Primary Indicators:
-Aerial Photographs ,/Inundated
//-Other
N -Saturated in Upper 12 Inches
o Recorded Data Available
? Water Marks
-
Drift Lines
-
-Sediment Deposits
Field Observations: _Drainage Patterns in Wetlands
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required):
Depth of Surface Water: (in.) -Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches
Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in,) -Water-Stained Leaves
Depth to Saturated Soil: 5 W4F44f (in.) -Local Soil Survey Data
FAC-Neutral Test
_
Other (Explain in Remarks)
Remarks:

SOILS
Map Unit Name ?) l r?
112A
(Series and Phase): Drainage Class:
Feld Observations
Taxonomy (Subgroup!: Confirm Mapped Type: Yes
Profile Description:
Depth Matrix Color Mottle Colors Mottle Texture.
Concretions.
(inches) Horizon (Munseil Moist) (Munsell Moistf Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc,

?a f is Y? 3a -
Hydric soil indicators:
Histosol Concretions
Histic Epipedon -
-High Organic Content in Surface layer in Sandy Soils
_
_Sulfidic Odor -Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils
_Aquic Moisture Regime -Listed on Local Hydric Soils List
ucing Conditions -Listed on National Hydric Sods List
-Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors Other (Explain in Remarks)
.Remarks:-
WETLAND DETERMINATION
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Y ZN (C ircle) (Circle)
Wetland Hydrology Present? o
Hydric Soils Present? No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Remarks:
Approved by HQUSACE 2192
HJL.
8/93
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Appendix B

CDWO Stream Classulcanon norm
r
., . ?/ CIS t! t1E ,?aG
Project Name: (,/j g?l River Basin: CountT Evaluator:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-wade ditch, then use of this fors is not AeC0SaM-
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modifed natutslsareaw- this
rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: p,r oneNmabwperLine)
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: ' t9MW Latitnde: Signature:
Date: 11114ol'9 USGS QUAD: 61W Longitude: Location/Directions:
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic) . _
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 U s

10) Is A tad Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tooo Mao And/Or In Field) Present9 Yes No=0
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 13
111. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater _ /.
PRIMARYHYDROLOGY RWICATOR
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR
Secondary Field Indicators: (CireleOntNumberPtrLlne)
n Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter ,? -
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 llJ
Last "E. flown 'N it h n r In #9 Above Skip 7h' Sr And #S Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 5 21.
11
Natural Drainage Wav? 0 5 1 c ?»
SECONDARYGEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS: a•S
1. eomo hoio Absent Weak Mod rate Stroh
1) Is There A Riffle Pool Sequence? 0 1 3
7t T- TI_- 7- A T-.. - T. 0-1-3
Protect Name. River Basin: VV&l y) CottntY:Evaluator.

' DWQ Project Number Nearest Named Stream Latitude: Signature:

' - = USGS QUAD: j4h& Longitude: Location/Directions:
Date: -//IT/o?99
-
_
-
*PLEASE NOTE_ Ufevaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use ofthisfotstt is ant ueoar07.

bis
Also, if in the but professionedLudgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-mode ditch and not a moddfted natunJ
strean
' twdng system should not be used* -
Primaa-Field Indicators: prckoneNmnberPerune)
}
?
r•;;,, ° , .
,.
' I. eomo olo Ab ent _ Weak Moderate Stron
11 Is 'Mere A Ri£flr_Fnni QPmuence2 1 2 3
' fz 2) Is The USDA Texture lu Streambed
F' > u i

-
r 1 I ! (
2 3
4) Is The-Channel Sinuoiis?

5) Is There A$ Active (Qr Rclic) --
_ --
-
-
-
2

n Am Recent IxMal Deposits Present? w
{r
9) Is A- oiitinuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 I - 2 3 - e
} N:: (*NOTE.- flied x a?»c c ...ed By pitchi_r And wrr ouTsInuewty Then Smre?'1
` 10) Is A god Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
on Tgpo Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes-3 No?
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
_
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater - /?
lrF Flow/Dischame Present? 0 1- - - 2 U Z
MMARY-HYDROLOGYINDIC,4TOR POINTS-__..?_
S y
z _
111, B1012a Absent Weak Moderate StronLy
1) Are FibrousRoots Present In Streambed, 3

Secondary Field Indicators: (CireieoncmumberPeruie)
I Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Stron
Present A Head Cut 21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 (35) 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainao. Wav? 0 S l L? I.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
Ii Hydrology
- Absent Weak Moderate Strong
_
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed 0
2) Is Sediment Present? I
1.5
Wrack
Lines Present?
1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 I 1.5
. ,.
Last Known Rain? ($NOTE. If it h Indicated #9
Skip This Stey n # 8 w*
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 05 I' 1.5
Conditions Or In GrovriR2 Seasonl?
6 Are dric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel Or I Headcut ? Yes=/.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: .2•

t
1B -

4) Are Bivalves Present? 0 1 2 s
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.!
NCDWO Stream Classification >Horm
'Y
Project Name: River Basin: ' 4,04/4.) County: &I.CW= Evaluator:
u5 3a/
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: 940 Latitude: Signature:
Date: 1111lof 4Q USGS QUAD: 408E Longitude: Location/Directions: C2
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not neettsary.
Also, if in the but professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified naMW stream-this
rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (circle one vumberperl.1m)
I. Geomo holo Ab nt Weak Moderate Stron
1) Is There A Riffle-Poo i Sequence? l 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed- _ /s1
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic) . _
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 W 2 s
10) Is A god Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
II Hvdroloey Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Disch rge Present9 0 l 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS. 3
Secondary Field Indicators: (circreoneNumberperLlne)

3) Does Topography Indicate A
)
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 1 6-p
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. 3.5
II Hvdroloev Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter lwlrl _ _
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 U
Last kainT(ONOrE. If Ditch Indicated in a9 Above Skia This And # Below*)
5) Is There Water in Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
SECONDAR Y HYDROL OGY INDICA TOR POINTS: 5

PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.-&
??yy Z L•
ZAVE
t
1'Ill? C
?
t?11
Evaluator: e
.
oun
y:
i
1
Project Name: V6 3J I River Basin: _

77??TVU/?? Latitude:
DWQ Project Number.. Nearest Named Stream:
Signature:
Date: - f 1-hb 1 d - _ - - USGS QUAD: ME _ Longitude: Location/Directions:
' *PLE 4SENOTEi !f evaluotor and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
- e is a awn-made ditch and not a mod
judgement of the evaluator, the feaurr efied
Also, if* n the best projessrona natural stream-this
_
X ` rating system should not be used*

Prima Field Indicators: xirci.o.,vu o.,vubff Per Li.)

+ ..; .. I. Geemo hoio Ab eat Weak Moderate Strong
11 Is There A lUme Pool Seauence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA"Texture In Streambed
5) Is There An Actrm(0r ReliJ - _ - w - -
9) Is A continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 UV - - c ?
•
10) Is A 2 - Ou ier-Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On I= Nfan And/Or In Field) Present? Ye3--3 Na?
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:7_ -
II FIvdroloay Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater

PRIMARYRTDROLOGYINDICATOR PORM.-J,_
Secondary Field Indicators: (c we one Number Peraw)
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:,
3
II Fidrolo"' - Absent Weak Moderate Strone
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 V-V
Last own gain? • nd' i ?-his Stw And #S 8ei w•
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
SECONDARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:,

PRIMARY BIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:-((
S NCllWQ Stream ciassiticanan norm
h d
' U5 ??l county: CA1.17 a-4

Project Nam: River Basin:
Evaluator:
Nearest Named Stream YjQ4) Latitude:
DWQ Project Number. Signature:
-
_ - _ = USGS QUAD: Longitude:
.
D
Date:
Location/Directions:
.
,.
'
' .
?1
L+
*r LEAS1 'N01 . if evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-rwade ditch, then use of this fOrm is not xwm=F:

r
. D

'.`

Also, if in the but professioeiaijudge ent of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a nroddfud natural streane-this A
i
D(?L
rating system shoudd not be used* - mime
. Primary Field 3ndieators: xircko e v nberP.,Line)
1. Geomo fiolo Absent Weak Moderate Stron
31 Is There A Rifle Pool Seguence? 0 1 ,7,J 3
2) Is The USDA Texture Iii Streambed -
0

`

3) Are a 7
77
4) Is 'Me ChW=l Sinuous?- 0 2 3
5) Is There An Active. (Or Relics- - - -
2
d
l
ftiP
ient?
Fl
3
oo
o
a
re
Braided?
6) Is The Cha=f _
2
7) Are Recent Alluvial DcRosits -
3
8) Is There ull Bench Present?
--A Bankf
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 - - 2 3
10) Is A 2" Order-Or Greater Channel (As Indicated ^^ -
On Tops Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes-3 No4L
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS: /D _

? II Hvdrolot?v Absent Weak Moderate Strong
. 1) Is There A Groundwater - -
Flow/Discharae Present9 0 -t 2 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POEM.• 7 -

HT. BBlotopry - Absent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In tr ? 3- = 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plints Present In Streambed? 3 (2) 0

4 - Bivalm t (0) 1 -2
PRIMAR Y BIOL OGY INDICATOK POINTS:

Secondary Field Indicators: (Cireieon,Numberpera.) -
I Geomorpholozy Absent Weak Moderate Strong
:.: Is There A Head Cut Presendn Channel? t I.
21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 5 1 15
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 (5] 1
-
1.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. _ _
II Hvdroloev Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
1.5 5
[Present In Streambed? 0

r

4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 Q) t
Last Known Rain? 'N Dit h Indicated In #9 Above ki 77th St And #S Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS: y•3
??• Jr

v imu brream Liassincarion norm
: C??t
?*A-IA) C
unt
B
i
2 Ri
3 Evaluator
o
y
ver
as
n:
Project Name:
. .

DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: ?1 I Latitude: Signature:
- Date: f IfoI00 USGS QUAD: Longitude: Location/Directions: 7
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a num made ditch, then use of this form is not neeasary. ???
Also, if in the best profession! judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified
* natuntrl sbmm- tthis d
Bodo
rating system should not be used
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
I Geomo holo Ab ent Weak Moderate Stroh
.' '. 1) Is There A Riffle Pool Seouence? 160) 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed

3.
:.i
Different ? 0 2
2
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 2
5 Is There An. Active Or Relic

7) Are Recent Alluvial Doosits Present? 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 2 3
MOTE- ,fRed i a c r ed By iteftne And wrMnUTSinuonty Then Seore-0')
10) Is A tad Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yer No?
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
II Hvdrolop-v Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharee Present? 0
3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: o7

M. Biology Absent Weak Modemte Strom
0
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Strcambed? 3 2
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2
4) Are Bivalves Present? I 0
PRIMAR Y BIOLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS: a

Secondary Field Indicators, (Circle OneNumberPerLine)
1. GeomormholoLry Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
r I 'Mere Channel?
21 Is There A Grade Condo, Point In Charmea 1.
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 © 1 5

SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
IT Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 (1) t •?
Last Rain? i r h indirated in #9 Above t is r d# Below,)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
/0?

1

1

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NCDWO Stream Classification Form
V,?y j?l?lrlIll Count
: IJI?t(?I?
i
U
B
6 3a 1 Evaluator.
Y?-
y
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n
.
River
Project Name:
DWQ Project Number.: Nearest Named Stream: yQk Latitude. Signature: -
Date:- USGS QUAD: l:l"_ Longitude: Location/Directions:
yB
*PLEASE•NOTE: If evacuator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-toads ditch, then use Of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system should not be used* -
Primary Field-Indicators: 4rrcieoneNannber Per Line)
I. eorn itoi - - Absent Weak Moderate Stron
1) Is There A Riffle Tool Seauence? 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA-Texture in Streambed

' a
3) Are
4) Is The channel 2 3
-

5) Is There An Active(OrRelic} -

-2
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? fo) 1
-
9) Is A Continuous Bed-& Bank Present? ' 0 1 - -2 3
. n•rv v e '- Bank Qom. By itching And WMMUT Sinuosity Then ScorrOs)
' 10) Is A god OrderOr Greater Channel (As Indicated -
On loo Mao AndDr In Field) Present? Yes=3 N
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
-
Weak Moderate
II Hvdroloey Absent Strong
-
1) Is There A Groundwater - - ?
0
Elow/Discharee Present? 0 1 2 6
PRIIiIARYHYDROLOGYWDICATOR POINTS: 3
-
. Biolo - Absent Weak Moderate
Strong

?s 1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In a ? _
2) Are Rooted ETants Present In '
2
3) Is PeriphAm present? - -

PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.--5--
Secondary Secondary Field Indicators: (cirCieoneNumberPe'rLine)
1. Genmarnholotrv Absent Weak Moderate Strong -
3) Does Topography Indicate A
-
Natural Drainage Way? 0 1 1.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: a
II Hydrology - Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter n
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 Q 1.5
Last Known Rain? •(*NOTE. 1 it Indica(ed In #9 Above Skip This Sim And #S Below
5) Is There Water In Chatmel During Dry 0 5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: -2-S 16-5

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?? ' :1R?1 •? '?, NCilW-O Stream Classification Form
Project Name: U5 River Basin: yAO/v County: lJI?71iU? Evaluator. 15-

: AM Latitude:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream
Signature:
Date: //640 USGS QUAD: Longitude: Location/Directions: y
G
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best profession! judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natwoi stream--thee
rating system should not be used
Primary Field Indicators: (CircleOn.,v ierP..a-)

1 1. Geomor holo Ab nt Weak Moderate Stron
'.. Is There Seouence9 (0) I 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
3
Different Terrain? 2
Natural 3) Are Levees
Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 (1) 2
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic) _
Floodplain Braided? 6) Is The Chanacl
7) Are Recent Alluvial D=osits Present? 2
8) Is Them A Bankfull Bench Present? (A) 2
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2 3
,. 10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
d/O
I
F
' ldl P r
n
res
ie
On Topo Man An eju
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR
II Hvdrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
` 1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharee Present? 0 1 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
111. B1010" Absent Weak Modemte Strons!
11 Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? (2) 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
4) Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 3
Secondaa Field Indicators: (amieOneNutnberPerLine)

3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainaee Way? 0 1 15 -
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS.-L-
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 V 1
Last Known Rai 'N Indimied In #9 Above Ski This Ste And #5 Bel
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 5 1 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: .W.6 /7
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong _
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter ^ A

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ty DWO Stream Classification Form
NC
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Project Name: US 3,2 l River Basin: County: k"it .il evaluator:

M Latitude: Signature:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: ?4

Date: I /to lob USGS QUAD: &ME Longitude: Location/Directions: ? D
". *PLEASE NOTE: lfevaluator and landowner agree dim the feature is a man-mods ditch, then use of this jorm is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified nawrei stream--this
rating system should not be used*
Primarv Field Indicators: (arieo mmberperu.)
1. eomo polo Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different

' 3) Are Natural v
4) Is Ile Channel Sinuous?
5) Is There AnActive (Or Relic)
Floodolain Present? on 1 2
6) Is The Channel Braided? 2 3
2 3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present?

9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 2 3
(...n..•n... Red ._ Hank Caused By Ditehinr And R77WOUT SlnwmN 7hen Sco P)
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes-3 No
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOL 0 G Y INDICA TOR POINTS: 3
IT. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong -
t. 1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Presents 0 1 2
t, PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR P017VTS.__
III, Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strone
1) Are Fi us Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 2 0
Secondary Field Indicators: (a aeo.,v..berPerLine)
3) Does Topography Indicate A ?
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 (1) 1 5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. l.?

` IT. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? 0
2) Is Sediment Debris) P sent?
Are Wrack Lines Posen t? .5 1
.5 1 1.5
1.
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 (J1 1.5
Last Known Rain? •N it h indicated In #9 Above Ski Mi S And # MOM.)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In G owin Season?
6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1.5 N 0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: l lb ;
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PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:__

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Project Name:
Nearest Named Stream: YW lr3 Latitude:
DWQ Project Number. Signature:
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Date: Mr, /b,b USGS QUAD: Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE-NOTE: Ifevaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this forth is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professibnai judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-trade ditch and not a modified natural stream--this
rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (CmeOneNumberPc Line)

? 1. Geomo bolo - -- - - Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
. ' • • ;.:.: 1) Is Therr, A Riffle Pool Seouence't 0 2 3
2) Is. The USDA Texture Ia Streambed
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Different i_ ? 0
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2

3
3) Are Natural Levees Present?

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Is The Channel Sinuous? 0
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5) Is There An-Active-{Or Relic)
Floodplain Present? 2

6) Is The Chaintel - Braided? 1 _
2

al Doosits t?
71 Are Recent Alluvi 3
8) Is There A Pankfull Bench Present? "2
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 Co - 2 3
( NOTE if Bed & Bank Caused By DltchinrAnd Ii7TBOUT Sinuosity Then Scoremo•)
10) Is A 2od Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated

) Pesent? Y- I
On Topo Ma trd/ r i Field
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
t ; 1) Is There A Groundwater

Flow/Dischame Present? 0 -1 3
(ZJ
PRIIKARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: ?
II Blolo _ - Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present Ifi a ed? 1
? Rooted Present In e? 2
2) Are 1
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vtQn Present?
3) Is P
-
2
4 Are Biva 1
lves Present? 2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: (D
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number PerUne) -
? St
:• ; ...:., ;; .:.;;; I. Geomor holo Absent Weak - roh
Moderate
1) Is There A Head Cut Present In Channeh 0 5 l 1.5
21 Is There A Grade Contmi Point In C'hatulCP 0) 5 1 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 / 5)
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: S 1 1 5
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Is This Year's Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present in ? 1 .5 0-
2)-Is Sediment O Plants Debris) Present? (03 .5 1 1.
Wrack Lines Present? (0) .5 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1.5
Last Known Rain? ' 't h Indicated In #9 Above Ski This t And #5 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season) -
6 Are H dric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel Or In Headcut ? Yes=1.5 :V0=0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: -3 ,? 5

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L" River Basin: Countr k,47 Evaluator:
Projeet-FFneut:
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DWQ Project Number Nearest Named Stream /V Latitude: Signature:
Date: A7 §1 USGS QUAD: (,AI _ Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: ljevalucta? and landowner agree that the jemn is a max-de ditch, than ust ojthis form it not mcasary.
Also, ijin the best projessionalLudganent of the evaluator, the feature is a man-erode ditch and not a modified nautal streonr--this
' rating system should not be used* -
- Primary-Field Indicators: (Cbcleo-,y-berP-Line)
ff? Ab nt _ Weak Moderate Stron
1. Geomo olo
1 is There A Riffle-Fool eSltn e•?- 0
-
2) Is The USDA 'Irexture In Streambed -
i? 0 2 3
-Surroundin Different From
uftl-Le3ies Pasent? (0) 3-
4 N -
0 M2
5) Is There An Active fpr Relict
Re-cent 7) Are La
8) Is Th re A Bankfull Bench Present? 2- 3

9) Is A-C-outinuous Bed & Bank-Present? 0 2 _
• IMHOUT Slnuo?iw n Scorn0s)
10) Is A 2ad Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
V--1 - ]Vn
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
H Hvdroloev Absent Weak Moderate Stron
1) Is There A Groundwater - -
Flow/Discharee Present'? 0 i 2
PRIMAmIYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
II . B[oi - Absent Weak Moderate Stron
1) A) 0

PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:,
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle on.NwnberPerline)
)`latura wage v
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: ,
q
II Hvdrolosv - Absent Weak Moderate Stron -
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
0
Present ? -
Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) Present?
2) Is 1 1.5
31 Are Wrack Present?
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 t
.5 1.
1.5
Last Known Rain? W ?eh Indicated In #9 Above Ski 77ds to nd #S Below-
1
5
5) Is There Water in Channel During Dry 0 .5 .
Conditions Or In r win Season)?
6) Are Hvdnc Soils Present fn Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut) ?
Yes ! S No
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: a1.5

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3) Does Topography Indicate A
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Project Name: ?/)/ River Basin: Evahtator:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: " VAMIA) Latitude: Signature:

Date: h219/99 USGS QUAD: 6 WE Longitude: Location/Directions:
* PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that tie feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural streane--this

' rating system should not be used*
Prima Field Indicators: (GrckoneNumberPera e)
1. Geomo holo Ab nt Weak Moderate Stroh
1) Is There A Riffle -Pool Sequence? 1 2 3
In Streambed
2) Is The USDA Texture
3) Are Natural Levees Present9
- 3
27
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 ( 3
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic).
2
E!gt!2?blain Present? 3

1
7) Are Recent Alluvial DcRosits Present? 2
3
iol, { 9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 2 3
. /DYOTE Il Ded l_ Dahl Caused By Ilt.'hinr And wrMOUrSim=mw Then Scom-0
10) Is A god Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Two May And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 N
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
II Hvdroioav Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Is There A Groundwater
'
0
FlowMischaree Present? 0 1 2 (
3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3

•. B1o1o Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
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'brous Roots Present In Strearnbed?9
1) Are Fi
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed?
• 3) Is e
•••f • ?'
4) Are Bivalves Present? 2
RIMARYBIOLOGYMDICATOR POINTS: S
P
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Secondaa Field Indicators: (Limeon.m.,&rPe'rLine)
1. Geom holo Absent Weak Moderate
- Stroh
757
1) Is There A Head Cut Pres In Channel? p
1.
2) Is There A Grade Control Point In Cha=ei? 0
3) Does Topography Indicate A
i Natural Drainaee Way? 0 5 1
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3.5 CIgS) -
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leafiitter
Present In Streambed? 1.5 .5 0
2) Is Sedimew On Plants (Or Debris) Present? 0 1 1.
3) Are W c l 1.5
1
5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 .
Last Known Rain? W Ditich Indicated In a9 bore M i t And a Below*)
5) Is There Water in Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
Conditions Or Growintz Season)?
61 Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1 5 1=0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3) - ,23
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NCDWO Stream Classification Form
•' projectNa&e: River Basin: VA A) County: /il?}TJ 1?l? Evaluator.

Nearest Named Stream:Asbm itude. Signature:
DWQ Project Number
Date: - . USGS QUAD: - Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and-landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary-
Also, if in the best professionaijudgement of the evahuator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating systenishoutd not be used* -
Prima r Field Indicators: (arckoneNumberPerLine)
1. Geotttor iiolo - - Abs nt Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle Pool Seguence? I 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streatubed
' Different-irontSurrounding Terrain? 0
3) Are a - v ?- - 2 3
-ecs
5) Is There Ain Active=(Or Relict = - - -

6) Is The C&6=1 136ided? 0 2
Present?
7) Are Recent Alluvial Dcposits 2 3
8) Is 'Mere A Rankffill Bench Present?
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 - -2 3 -
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10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated -
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present9 Yes-3 No
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POLNIS:_ 7
II Hvdrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Dischar¢e Present? 0 4 2 e3l
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
Secondary Field Indicators: (ameoneNnmberPerLtwe)
7
'. 3) Does Topography Indicate A
n5
Natural Dratnam Way? 0 5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: _4/ t
' II Hydrolouv Absent Weak Moderate Strong -
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter 0
;
Present In Streambed? 1 5
,
2) Is dtment On Plants (Or Debris) Present? on 5
31 Are Wrack Present? 0 .5 1
t 1.5
1.5
5 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .
Last Known Rain? (*NOTE, l h Indicated In #9 Above Ski This Ste And #5 Below*)
5
1
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry- 0 .5 1 .
' Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
6 Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel r In Headcut ? Yes= 15
No 0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3.S -?3.5

PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.-_

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Pro, c Evaluator:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream Y46XW Latitude: Signature:
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Date: /oZ I99 USGS QUAD: 040f &bf,Lc Longitude:
Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the ferture is a man-awde di(ch, then use of this form is net necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a reran-made ditch and not a modified natural stream- this

' rating system should not be used*
. - :. .: Primary Field Indicators: (Circle oneNumberperLiw)
L Geomor hole Ab nt Weak Moderate Strong
erc O Riffle-Pool Se °') 1 2
1) Is 3
- -
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different 3) Are Natural Levees Present
? 3
.
4I The
% 5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
6) Is The Channel Braided? 2 3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Doosits Present? 2 3
81 Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? (0J 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2 3
CNOTE• IfRed & Banc Caused By DitchinrAnd WrMOUTSlnuosity nen ScommOO)
10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tooo Mao And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 No
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTY.
II Hvdrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
. .?.'t ; 1) Is There A Groundwater
n
Flow/Dischun Present? 0 1 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS. 3

III. Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
11 Are Fibrous Roots Present In treambed? 2 1 0
2) Are n_..t_d Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
Present? 31 Is Periphyton
4) Are Bivalves Present? l 2
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICA TOR POINTS.

Secondary Field Indicators: (areleoneivwnberperLine)
1. Geomorpholop-v Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0 .5 1 1.5
21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channei? 0 5 1
3) Does Topography Indicate A
' Natural Drainaoe Way? 0 5 1 (1?5J
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3•5

' IT. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter

4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1.5
Last R ' it h Wicated In #9 Above Skip Ail t rt # B ! w+
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. s.?

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Pro ect Name: -M /, 3,2 1 River Basin 7 Kal(J?U County: ?111(?19 Evahtator
DWQ Project Number. - Nearest-Named Stream: IVB Latitude: Signature:
r Date:-- 1,.i h h4 USGS QUAD: t _ Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASENOTE: If e?ndiatar and landowner agree that the feature is a max-made ditch, then use of this forme is not necessary.
Also, if in the bast professianal judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream--this
rating system should not be-used* -
PrimaryField-Indicators: Xircie one Nwiber Per Line)
1. Geomo Itol Ab ent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Is Torre A Riffle-Tool Sequence? 2 3 2) Is TMe USDA-Texture in Streambed
Differeirt-From Surrounding Terrain?
4) Is T1w
5) Is There An Activik OrRelic} - -
-Alluvial Devosits Present? 3
p 7) Are Recent 2
9) Is A Continuous Bed-& Bank Present? 0 - -2
3
IfRed & Ban Ca used By D
(*NOTE. it -0)
*
10) Is A 2- Order-Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
M Mao And/Or In Field) Present? YeA
On J No=0
_
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 11 _
H Hvdroiop-v Absent Weak Moderate Strong
:.T
1) Is There A Groundwater
•
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,
:
,
,Flow/Dischame Present? 0 -l 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYMICATORPOINTS: 3

III. Blolo - Absent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? = l 0
Are 0
r
31 Is Pehvhy= _
Present?
2
- 7r e?w D,vauea rw - -
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
Secondary Field Indicators: cimeOneNwnberP&Lu-)
T r-a Mnrnhnlnov Absent Weak _ Moder2
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR

II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leatlitter A _ ..
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 U
Last Known Rain? 'N • / it h Indicated /n #9 A bow Ski nis t And # Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
(`nnaitin..c A. Tn (:rnTVino Cnacnn l9 -
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR
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Project Name: U_J 3,21 River Basin: VAMIo County: hA-TAuG? Evaluator E
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: IVAIY7 Latitude: Signature:
Date: la M USGS QUAD: Longitude: Location/Directions: qg
*PLEASE NOTE: !f evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modifted natural stream-this
rating system should not be used*
:. Primarv Field Indicators: (arcLe one Number Per Line)
1. Geomornholoy-v Ab ent Weak Moderate Stron
I Is There A Riffle-Pool nce? ! 2
2) Is The USDA Texture In Strcambed
Different From Surroundiniz Terrain? 2
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 2
A 2 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous?
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic).
2
Floodplain
6) Is The Channel Braided?

1 2
Is 'Mere A Bankfull Bench Present?
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1
• 3
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(•NOT$ if Bed do Bank Caused By Ditchine And WMBOUT Sbtuosity Then Score-0
10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 N vZ
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 7
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II Hvdrology Absent Weak
°. 1) Is There A Groundwater
,
Flow/Dischame Present? 0 1 2
TOR POINTS
3
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PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICA
III Biolo Absent W ak Moderate Stron
1) Are Fr

2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Strcambed? 3 (2) 1 0
3) Is e'
Are Bivalves Present?
1 2

3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.
Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)

I. Geomo holo Absent Weak Mo rate Strong
1
1) Is There In Channel? 0 .5 1 .
21 Is There A Grade Control Point ? 0 .5 l 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 1 (c
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:_ __*L_
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1 Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leatlitter
Present In ? 1 • 0
I Sediment Plants Debris) Present? 1 1.5
Are Wrack Present? .5 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? it h Indicated In #9 Above Ski This St And #S Below•
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 5 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing eas n ?
6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In HeadcutV Yes-I 5 No 0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:-

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Project Name: US 3,Z / River Basin: County: ?j f/? Nbl? Evaluator-
4 DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: VR A) Latitude: Signature:
Date: lI I3t) ?9y USGS QUAD: g A)E Longitude: Location/Directions: /Q
*PLEASE NOTE: if evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a max-made dUch, then use of this form is not necenary.
Also, if in die best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modifred natural stream-this
rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (circko..m.,bwPerLiw)
1. Geomor bolo Absent Weak Moderate Stron
s r o) 2 3
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
1
Different From Suffoundins! Terrain? 0 1 2 (
3)
3) Am Natural Levees Present? (-0) 3
1 •,
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)

6) Is The Channel Braided? 1 (2) Z

al DMosits
Present? 7) Are Recent Alluvi

2
Present?
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench
3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 © 2
Th
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(*NOTE If Red ec Bank Caused By Ditchine And WITHOUT Stnc._ ity
' 10) Is A 2od Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: S
II Hvdrolot=_y Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
' row/Discharge Present9 0 t 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
M. Biology Absent Weak
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Stricambed 2 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
4) Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGY]NDICATOR POINTS.
1
1
1

Secondary Field Indicators: (Clrcieo,,.iv ivb., Per Li..)
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 L'J
Last Known Rain? (*NOTE., If Ditch Indicated In #9 Above Ski is ( nd #S Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 'f

II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter n -
N DWQStream Classification Form
Project Name: U 5 River Basin: County: A)41, 1!?l9 Evaluator.
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: y? Latitude: Signature:
USGS QUAD: 9W14JE _ Longitude:
Date: _ (1 S10Q_ Location/Directions: /Q B
_
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and iandowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not ¦ccessart:
Also, if in the best professionalludgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stro ne-this
rating system should not be used*
Primarv Field Indicators: (mcko.,.,v neberPeru,..)
1. Geomo olo - Absent- Weak Moderate Stron
Y 11 Is There A Rift Pool Sequence? 1 2 3
. 2) Is The-USDA Texture In S reambed

(0
3) Are Naturat Lefees Present?
3
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5) Is There An Active-Or RehcZ -

2
6)-Is The Channel Braided?
3-

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-Allu
7) Are Rtcent
Y ` 9) Is A-Continuous Bed & BankYresent? 0 © - 3 -
(*iVO7E.-It°_d-,_ o -LCaused y itchinrAnaWITHOUTSinuotitvThenScom-00)
' 10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated ?
On Togo Man An&Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 No)
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATORPOINTS: _3
-
Weak Moderate
II Hydrology Absent Strong
;. Y -
1) Is There-A Groundwater -
Flow/Discharge Present? 0 } 2
PRIMARY-HYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
-. III Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strone

1) Are Ft ambed 2 ? _
Roots Present In Stre A)
'brous
0

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treambed? 2 1
21 Are Rooted Present PlIhm -
0
, e ' -
31 Is
4) Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 -
3
PRIMAILY BIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS. 6
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Secondar?Field Indicators: (Ci-,*o ev..berPerLa-)
1. Geomo holo Absent
1) Is Theme A -Head Cut Present in Channel?
21 Is There A Grade Control_Point In Channel? 0

3) Does Topography Indicate A
\QlYl61 Lal4YG a?
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
II Hydrology - Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaditter
,.
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 ?I 1.5
Last Known Rain? •NO h Indicated / #9 Above i This r And #S 8elow*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 I 1.5
Conditions Or In Growine Season)?
6 Are H dric Soils Pre ent In Sides Of Channel r In Headcut ? Yes=1.5 N0=0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: d ?S
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T: t : '} `? County- A?MIDI Evaluator. G:V
Project Name: 145 3,71 River Basin:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: V4MA) Latitude: Signature:
Date: l ??/DD USGS QUAD: 64WE Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-anode ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system should not be used*
Primarv Field Indicators: (erckonemumberperLine)
1. Geomo bolo Absent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Is There A Riffle Pooi Seauence? 1 2 3
?.
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
0 2
nt From u
rroundinsE Terrain?
Are Natural Levees
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 2
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic) 2
V.- 6) Is The Channel Braided? (0) 2 3
2 3
7) Are Recent v
i
i
1
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present?
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 2 3
.' _ CIVOTc eta d e a--L Caused By irghine • •
--i WITHOUT Sinuosity Then Srnrc-)

10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated /?
(ln Tnnn Man And/nr in Fieitil Prf-Q~9 VAC-3 No
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:-
,:.' II Hvdroiogv Absent Weak Moderate Strone
1) Is There A Groundwater ?
r rtow/Discharee Present? 0 1 2 Cep
E
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYLNDICA TOR POINTS:_-J-
Biology Absent Weak Moderate StronLr
11
1
.
.
11 Are Fibrous Root, Present in Streambed? 2 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0

t? (0) 1 2 3
P
4) A
Bi
l
ves
resen
re
va
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.
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Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number PerLine)

3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 © 1 5
SECONDARY.GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.-
11. Hvdroloev Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
- Present In Streambed? ll 5) 1 5 0

4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 (10 1.5
Last kain? • pitch jndigged in #9 Above Ski This Step And #5 Below'
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: J•- ?/
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l1 t 1 Y }tiNi' ?i4
Project Name: N3 3,? _ River Basin: A l&d ad6k County: W?} u? Evaluator.
MAME
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream of iw Latitude: Signature:
Date: USGS QUAD: _ Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE`: Ijevaluator andiandowea agree that the jeatun is a max-made ditck then use of this form is not nwzma c
Also, ijin the beats projessumal`udgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modifred naturol stroami-this
ratdng system should not be used*
' ri>Yrlar Field Indicators: {crrleOneNwnbaPeridne)
1. Geomo bolo Absent_ We k Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle Pool Sequence? 0 2 3
2) Is The"USDA Texture In Stream-bed -
2 3
? 0
Present? 3) Are Naturat Lcfm Is The-Channel Sinuous? -
-
5) Is There AnActiveWr Relict- - - - -
Present? 7) Are Itecent-Alluviai'Deposits ?
(0) 3
Y 9) Is t'rontinuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 - 2 3 -
(*NOTE, [fBpd-& Ban Caused By Ditching And WrrH0VTS1nubwtV ensfou
10) Is A 2 Order Or Greater Channel (As-Indicated •
w On lao May AndlOr In Field) Present? Y
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOL0GYINDICATOR POINTS: -
II Hvdrol` Absent Weak Moderate Strong
t , 1) Is ThereA Groundwater _
0 I 3
Flow/Dischar¢e Present?
PRIM_ ARY-HYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: a
TH. Blolepry Absent Weak Mode StronL7
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? (27 1 0
41 Are Bivalves Present? 7 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:__3--
Secondary Field Indicators: (CircleoneNulnberPerLum)

I Geomorpholoey- - Absent Weak Moderate Strong
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR
Hydroioey Absent Weak Moderate Strong
ff. -
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present in Streambed? 5 (1 5 0 -
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: ?- b 3 5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 U) 1
Last Known Rain? •N fndicated IA #9 Above ki is t And #5 B
5) Is There Water In Chanel During Dry 0 .5 I 1.5

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NCDWO Stream Classification Form
} t`.i' ;a°rt r'`"..a A1 ?I1 County lUl?/?/9
Project Name: G!5 3? I River Basin /j Evaluator.
DWQ Project Number. Neatest Named Stream:NfaJlt)dtE ?4J rn Fd6eC Latitude: Signature:
Date: la ll5/`?`J USGS QUAD: 116E Longitude: Location/Directions:
'. *PLEASE NOTE: Ifevaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a anon-made ditch, that use of this forse is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evahuuor, the feature is a man-erode ditch and not a modifred natural steam-this
: rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (ckekoneNronberperLim)
I GeomorQbologv Absent Weak Moderate Strong -
I) Is There ARiffle-Pool Seouence? 0 1 2
t37
=: S 2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different
Are Natural Levees Present? 1 2 3
4 Sinuous? 2
5) Is There AaActive (Or Relic)
6) Is Ile ChiU=l Braided?
7) Are Recent vi
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2
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WITHOUT Si
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' . tchin
core
nuos
ty
en
NOTE.- If Bed & ank Cause
And
By
(
10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Mao And/Or In Field) Present? Yes4 Nom
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS: /7
S
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate trong
` 1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharee Present? 0 1 3
4 PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: .2

Absent Weak Mode te
111. Biology
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 2 1
Strong
0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
41 Are Bivalves Present? 1 2 3
PRIMAR Y BIOLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS:( _

Secondary Field Indicators: (c.,*o..,v berP.,Lim)

?. 3) Does Topography Indicate A -
Natural Drainage Way? 0 1 1 5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: ?• S

II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong_
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? t 1 ?) 1 5 0
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last kain? 'N it h Indicated In #9 Above Skip This St nd #S Below'
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS: 5 ? 5

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V4
.5i ProjectNatne: iQJ lib-?GYk River Basin: AAE?} countr W4ftJJ Evaluator
-US 3.2 Signature:
DWQ Project Number.: Nearest Named Stream:/llUZ A' Latitude: A)W ,eft -
' Date: USGS QUAD: 8&& _ Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEAS NOTIr: lfevahawr and landowner agree that the feature is a than-made ditch, then use of this form is not neeessary?
Also, if in the bat professionalludgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system shotdd not be used* -
Primary Field Indicators:XL,,eieoneNumber PerLine)
I Geemorvholo?v Absent Weak Moderate Strone
i, 1) Is There A Riffle Pool Sequences (? 1 2 3
2) Is 118 USDATexture hi Streambed
4) Is Ile Channel Sinuous?-
5) Is ThereAa _Active?OrRelicy- - - - - - -
a' _
2 3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Doosits Present?
81 Is 'Mere A Bankfid], Bench Present?
9) Is A-Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 - 3 -
10) Is A 2- Order-Or Greater Channel (As Indicated •
On Tono Man And/Or In Fieldi Present9 Yes=3 N
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 5 -
II Hvdrolotw Absent- Weak Moderate Stron¢
c 1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Dischame Present? 0 1 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
Biology - Absent Weak Moderate Strone
1) Are Ft 2
'• .
econda , Field Indicators: (Circle oneNmnberPerGne)
3) Does Topography Indicate A _
Natural .., brainaae Way? 0 5 15 -
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: o?
II Hvdroletav - Absent Weak Moderate Strome
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
---Present In Streambed? 0
1
2 Seaiment On Plants (Or Debris) Present? .5 1.5
Are Wrack Present? 0 1 1.
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1.5
Last Known kain? mvorn if Ditch p1dicateti in n9 Above Skip 77ds Stem And # Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
Conditions Or In Growina Season)?
6 Are Hvdnc Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)9 Yes=1 S V.
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS.-_j_ I q
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! !`. Project Name: River Basin: AJ60 ,81da County: `iljf 010414 Evaluator:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: A)" Otla Latitude: Signature:
Date: 115160 USGS QUAD: ?3 WE Longitude: Location/Directions: I
ecessary
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, rhea use of this farm is not necessary
Also, if in tlee best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system should not be used*
Prima Field Indicators: (eircleo.,v..berPerLiae)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
.` D -Is he A Riffle Pool Seauence? 0 1 2
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
' Different From Surrounding Terrain? 2
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 2
Is The Channel Sinuous? 0
5) Is There AnActive (Or Relic)
0
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2
(*IVOT° If M J nark assed By Ditching And WITHOUT Sinuosity Then Scare-O•)
10) Is A 2od Order Or Greater Charnel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes No=O
PRIMARYGEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 1-7
II Hvdrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
U Is There A Groundwater
Fl w/Discharee Present? 0 1 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
III. Blolo Absent Weak Moderate Stron
Present 1) Are Fibrous Roots T) 2 1 0
' Are Rooted Plants Present In ? 2
21 g) Are Bivalves Present's 1 2 3
ri PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.?
Secondary Field Indicators: (aweoneNumberPerLine)
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. J
II Hydrology Absent Weak
1

Moderate
5'

Strong
1 Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? 5 1 .5 0
2) Is Sediment Plants (Or s Present?

5
0
1
1

1.5
.
3) Are Wrack Present?
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? MV07T, If Ditch n ie t In #9 Above Ski This Ste And #5 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?
61 Are Hvdnc Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)9 r Yes 1655 Vo=O
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 7-) '

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,` NCDWO Stream Classification Form
s,
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v7
t
s Pro]cc ?j ?.2? River Basin: A)W QJl it? County: Evaluator.
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: )O d FW Latitude: Signature:
Date f7 f 17 (QQ - - _ USGS QUAD: ) Longitude: Location/Directions: Nld
*PLEASENOT1-: If evaluaor and landowner agree that the jmtare is a man-made ditch, then use ojthts form is not ecceuary.
Also, ijin the best profession ji #dgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modrJud natural stream his
rating system should not be used* -
Primaa Field Indicators: xirck one vwnberperLine)
1. Geomo fiolo - Absent Weak Moderate Stron
?. ,
11 Is There A Riffle Pool Se ence? 0 1 2
3
2) Is Th6 USDA Texture In Streambed -
- i? i e
3) Are a Le7vees ?- -- - _
5) Is There An Activr,(Or Relicx
_

7) Are Recent Alluvial D=sits Present? -2 3

9) Is AmUntinuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 - 3
-0+
10) Is A 2 - Order-Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
n3 On Togo Man And/Or In Field) Present`s YesnN0=0
PRIMARY GEOMORPIIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: l I
U. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
t 1) Is There A Groundwater - - -
rlow/Discha=Preient? 0 -4 (2 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.: 2
- Biolo - Absent Weak Moderate Stron
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In a ? = 0
21 Are Rooted glints Present In Streambed? 2
3) Is Perilphytoll Present? 2
41 Are BBivaLvis ? 3 -
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOKPOINTS..?
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Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle on,NwnberPeiDo) -
I Geomoroholowi Absent Weak Moderate Stroniz
111 There Channel? 1 1.
21 Is Tnere A Grade Control Point In ilannei? 0 5 1 15
' 3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 !? 1 5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOL OGY INDICA TOR POINTS:
II Hydrology - Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
.5 0
Present In Streambed? - 1
21 Tc CPrliment On Plants (Or T)ehris) Present'1 r o) 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 U
Last Known Rain? CI VOTE.- / Dfich IIndicaied In #9 Abov Skip This to And #5 Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing a n 9
6) Are Hydric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)9 Yes 15 i N0=0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: S•?
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Protect Name: U5 3a 1 River Basin: A)EIJ t21 dEA county: hI/a?i/dj9
Evahtator:
•. , ` MldtytE ?tIPK
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: Latitude:
Signature:
' Date: 1.2/7hlq USGS QUAD: BtWE Longitude:
Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this forth is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-maade ditch and not a modified natural sdta?m-this
rating system should not be used*
- Primary Field Indicators: (Circle OneNioaberPeraw)
1. Geomo holo Absent Weak Moderate S ron
1) to There a Rife-Pool Seguence? 0 1 3
S -.
y 2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
. tip.. .
' . F
Different From Surroundiniz Terrain? 2
00)
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 3

? 4) Is 'Me Channel Sinuous? 0 3
.
5) Is There An-Active (Or Relic)
2

3
Floodplain Present?
61 Is The Channel Braided? 2
2
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present? [1) 3
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? (Q) 2
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 2 3
,
10) Is A 2 Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tong May And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 N ) -
PRIMARYGEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS: /O
T Hvdrologv Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater.
FlowlDischame Presents 0 I 2 /? -
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.
III. Biology Absent Weak Moderate trop
Fibrous 1) Are a
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In 0
3) Is e'
4 Are Bivalves ? 1 2
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: G

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Secondary Field Indicators: p cieOneNwnberPerLine)
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS,
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last F., mown 'NO itch Indicated In #9 Above Ski This r nd # Below'
5) Is There Water in Channel During Dry 0 • .5 1
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 5
?w 7
IT. Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter ,?

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Evaluator.
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Projec M5 3.2 River Basin: A410 414544 County: A147,
DWQ Project Number Nearest Named StreammN WA,_ RW Latitude: Signature:
' Date: l-??IOQ_ USGS QUAD: Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTES if evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is net neeessrrys
Also, if in the best professionalludgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modifud natural SOWN--this
rating system should not be used* -
Primary -Field Indicators: (c-brie onemumber Per Line)
1. Geotno olo - Absent- Weak Moderate Stroh
1) Is There A Riffle Pool Sequa e? 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed

3) Are 41 Is The
ChW=I a _
• 9_ 40 1 2
_
5) Is There An Active ?Or RelicZ= - - - -
6) Is The ChA=I Braided? 1 2
7) Are Recent-Alluvial-DgRosits Pres 9
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 3
9) Is A-Continuous Bed-& Bank-Present? 0 - 3 -
f0NOTE rta .I •l a =t n.....J a. n:.tt:_e Ind W771 UT SI. udsity Tf en.Score-0) -
10) Is A god- Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On To o Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes-3 N64?
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
II Hvdrologv Absent Weak Moderate Strong
t 1) Is There-A Groundwater
r row/Discharze Present) 0 2
't PRIAURYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3

Biol - Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
1) Am Fibrous. Roots Pres InStreambed? _ = 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In
'

2
31 Is PerWhyton Present? Q
-
3

4) Are v Present? 1 -
3
PRIMAIKYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:

Secondary Field Indicators: (CirrieOneNumberPi,La.)

., 1. Geomo bolo Abs nt

0
1) Is There A Head Cut em in Channel?
C
21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channei9 0 Weak

l Moderate

1

1 troh

1.5

1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A -

Natural Drainaue 0
Way?
.5 1.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 1-
II Hydrolof-py Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? CL) -.5 0
Plants 2) Is Sediment On Debris) Pres e '? 1 1.5
3) Are Wrack 1 1.5
' 4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1.5
Last Known Rain? CNOTE.- If Ditch indicated in #9 Above Ski is Ste nd # 8 ow•
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
Conditions Or In r win Season)?
6) Are Hvdne Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)?
Yes=1.5
No G
SECONDARY HYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3 S

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Project Name: U3 3,7/ River Basin: A)F)J ALL County: ?JAA 4o# Evaluator.
' DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream:AEm! w ejL Latitude: Signature:
...? .t E,e
Date: USGS QUAD: &&Oc Longitude: Location/Directions:
PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this fern is not necessary.
h'

' Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evahtamr, the feature is a man-made ditch
rating system should not he used* Qlr,-
Primary Field Indicators: (C,. li.o ,v berP,,u.)
I Geomorphology Absent Weak
1) Is Theis A Riffle Pool Sequence? 0 1
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surroundin¢ Terrain? 0 1
3) Are Natural Levees Present? 0 1
41 Is The Cha=nnel Sinuous? 0 1
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
Floodplain Present? 0 1
0 l
6) IsThe Channel Br,
7) Are Recent Alluvial Deposits Present's 0 1 and not a modifud nautral stream---t u

Moderate Strong
2 3

2 3
2 3
2 3

2 3
2 3
3
2
8) Is There A - Present? 0 1 2 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2 3
•OT n '
10) Is A 2 Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Map And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 Nom
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:

` 11 Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
. . 1 Is There A Groundwater
- Flow/Discharee Present9 0 I
3
2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:

III Biology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 3 2 1 0
3) Is Periphvton Present? 0 1 2 3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 0 1 2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:

Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)

r I GeomoERhology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
:' - 1) Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0 5 1 1 5
21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 5 t 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 1 1.5 -
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? 1.5 1 5 0
21 Is Sediment On Plants (Or D brill Present? 0 5
-
1 1.5
3) Are Wrack Lines Present? 0 5 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 1.5
Last Kpown Rain ('NOTE; If Ditch Indicated In #9 Above Skip This Step And #S Below')
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growine Season)?
6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=1.5 N0=0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:

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Project Name: 146 V/ River Basin: &A) 4)tW County: 14)4r4#14 Evaluator: ?L
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream,J Latitude: Signature:
Date: 11S1to USGSQUAD: 9490iF Longitude: Location/Directions: 11p?
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a matt-made ditch, then use of this form is not nerevary.
Also, if in the best professioad judgement of the ewd uator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream- this
rating system should not he used*
; Primary Field Indicators: (Circle onemanberPerfirte)

' 1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
s) Is There Riffle Pool Seauence? 0 1
e 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed

Diffemt From Surroundina Terrain-
Are Natural Levees Present? 01 1 2 3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? (0) 1 2 3
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)
6) Is Ile Channel Braided? (0) 1 2 3
8) Is 'Mere A Bankfull Bench Present? to
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2
(01VOTr. If Bed ._ o__, Caused By Ditchinr And IMMOUT SInuasity Wien Score-0e)
10) Is A 2od Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tooo Man And(Or In Field) Present? Yes-3,) No=0
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.
II Hvdrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
r ; 1) Is There A Groundwater
F}ow/Disch= Present? 0 2 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGY.MICATOR POINTS: l
HT, Blolop-v Absent Weak Moderate Stroniz
2) Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
3
4) Are Bivalves Present? 1 2
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:___(q_
Secondary Field Indicators: (t:<rcleOrteNrunbtrPer/lne)

3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 I 5
< SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: J.5
Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? 1 5 (1) 5 0
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last Known Rain? (*IVOTE. I 't Indigfited In #9 Above Ski i t nd # Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 QJ)
('nnr?itinnc n. in (:mwino Cracnnh ?
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: ti.O '25
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Project Name: River Basin: AJW ?41.JW County: AIAMM Evaluator: 0SZ
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: /414" rLatitude. Signature:
Date: FlSlo& :USGS QUAD: BCE _ Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEA3SE NOTE. If evaluator and-landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, than use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in die best prefessionaijudgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modi ftwd natural stream--this
rating system-shoutd not be used-* -
Primar-v Field Indicators: xLmieoneNwnberPera.)
1. Geomo hoio Absent Weak Moderate Stron
rR3
1) Is There A Riffle-Pool Sequence? 0 2
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed -
Different-ProTmSurmundirm Terrain? /21
Are Natuiral LeVees ? 2 3
5) Is There Ad Active:kOr Relic=
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 - -2 3 -
(_*NOTE ii Re( do as L Caused D.. I itchine Ind Il/a7HOUT Qin - sfty nee core-O*)
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated /?
n_ r.. CWA D-...t9 Yar't VI 1.
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: .6 -
II Rvdroloev Absent Weak Moderate Stron
1) Is There A Groundwater -
w/Dlscharee Presents 0 4 2
PRIMARIrHYDROLOGYINDICATOR PORUS:_ 3•
111. Blolop-V Absent Weak Moderate Stront
1) Are Ft 2
?..
2) Are Rooted Plints Present In Streambed? a) 2 0
'IN T. 2 3

Secondary Field Indicators: xilcieoneNwnberPerLine)
1. Geomor hoio Absent Weak _ Moderate Stron
Is There A Head Cut Present In Channel? 0 .5 1 1.5
21 Is There Point In ? 0
3) Does Topography Indicate A
N",,-l rl"inao. WaV9 0 5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
II Hvdroioev Absent Weak Moderate Strone -
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter 1.5 _ Present In Streambed? 1 [ 5/ 0
lc
4) Is Water in Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5
Last Known Rainy •NO Lich Indicated In #9 Above Ski This to And #S Re( w+
5) Is There Water in Channel During Dry- 0 .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season -V
6) Are Hvdnc Soils Present In Sides Of Channei (Or In Hendcuti? Yes-(S No 0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDIC.4TOR POINTS: 3.5
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N DWQ Stream Classification Form

County: ?i1l??At??9
Project Name River Basin: /?F.i

Evaluator
i?S`
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream. Latitude:. Signature:
M
. - USGS QUAD: 1_J0&t)E- Longitude:
Date: / 13rOp. _ .- L mdoulDirections: 7
. _
*PLEA3SE -TOTE: ifevalaator and-landowner agree that the feasum is a man-wade ditch, then -of this form is not n-

' --Y-Also, if in the belt professionaljudgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural steam--this
rating systewshoutd not be used# -
Prima -a Field Indicators: (Affirde One Number Per Line)
I. Geomor bolo - Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
I) Is There A Riffle Pool Seouence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
I
Different-Prom-Surrounding Terrain? I C
D 3
3) Are Natural Lviees Present?
5) Is Then An Active=(Or Relic) _
- 0 6) 3
..
(
8) Is nere A BankfWl Beach Present? (0 2
1 -
9) Is A Cdhtinuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 3 =
n
?• OTE rrn d nk_i ed n.. n:..hinrAnd 07MOUTSIm.ocity Then Sc2rrz!O•)
10) Is A 2" OrderOr Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present) Yest? Nom
PRIMARYGEOMORPHOL0GYINDICATOR POINTS:. 1-3 _
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater -
Flow-/-Dschar¢e Present? 0 1 3
PRIM_ ARYHYDROLOGYEVDICATOR POINTS.
111. Biology - Absent Weak Moderate Stroniz
1) Are Fibrous Roots Present In-Strearnbed (D 2
21 Are Rooted Plim Present In Shnmbed? 0
2
4) Are Bivalves Present2 3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: (o

' 3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natutal Drainage Way? 0 5 1 675
SECONDARY. GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: d
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? in -.5 0
2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) Pres ? 1 1
3) Are Wrack Present? 1 1
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 1.5
Last F. Own • 't h Indicated #9 Above Ski i t And #S Below*)
5) Is Then Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1
Conditions Or I Growing Season)?
6) Are Hvdnc Sods Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes 1 5 Vo 0
SECONDARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 4 27

Secondary Field Indicators, (ordeoneNamberPerLine)

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NCDWQ Stream Classification Form
Project Name: f 5 - 3.?l River Basin:
County: hlTfl?i9 Evaluators. ? ESL
DWQ Project Number Nearest Named Stream: Latitude: Signature. -
' Date -? br/ A - - USGS QUAD: gAAalc Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: Ijevaluator andiandowner agree that the feanme is a max-made ditch, then use of this fe- is not nw4 mr)c
Also, if in the best professional1udgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modiJkd aantrol s&---4his
rating systenishould not be Wed*
PrimuEy. Field Indicators: (mckoncMamberPerLine)
+. j I. Geomo ltolo - Absent- Weak Moderate Stron
;???.i :;,-?:w??•'? 1l Is T1?erEA Riff?r Pnni StmirnCe'i 0 1 3 -
2) Is The-.U Irexture In Stn:ambed
SDk
2) la lnere AM ACQVC-Wr Mcuv) -

f: .t 9 -
6) IsThe!??l 2 3
i
`r 1 +'' A i T
? 7) Are R-ecent-Alluvial-D=sits
Present?
P
?
;t resent
9) Is Ar ontinuous Bed & BankPresent? 0 1 -
_....., . -2 3 -
_ .
- (*NM'F fRsd:6a-k!' w.dlhnr...ism..Anawrrunrrrc:_..:.Wtyn°n core-0$)
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As-Indicated
On Tolo May And/Or In Field) Present9 Yes=3 N

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PRIMARYGEOMORPROL0GYINDICATOR POINTS.
_

II HvdroloQv Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is ThemA Groundwater
Flow/Discharn Present? 0 3 -
ARY-RYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
PRIM
_

Absent
b1oleff Weak Moderate Strone
1.
2) A
R
t
d Plants Present In Streambed?
re
oo
e
31 Is Ped
b= Present? 2 -3
R

Secondaa Field Indicators: (Circle OneNwnberPerL#w) -

I Geomo bolo - - Absent Weak Moderate Strom
i . .
1) Is There A Head Cut Present in Channels 0 5
1 1.5
21 I
C
ntr
T here o G
5 -
l Point I
_
i? 0
a
*?
d - 1.5
1
s
o
o
n l
.
R
^
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ra
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3) Does Topography Indicate A _
Natural Drainage Way? 0 5 ,
,-ems
1 (1 SJ
R POINTS: a?-
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATO
_
II Hydrology - Absent Weak Moderate Strong -
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
P n5
resent In Streambed? I -
-
2) is Se&ment On Plants (Or Debris) Present? 1 1
3) Are Wrack Present? 0 .5 i 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >49 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 i
Last Known Rain? * I tch Indicated In #9 Above Ski Ais Sley And # B w'
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry - 0 .5 i
Conditions Or I win Season)

6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=! 5 -
N =0
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:_(_ -I I f

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Fl* A)6 4W C
: AX)Ju?19
nt Evahuttor: 1,?
ou
y
Project Name: River Basin:

... m mate F4W
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Streanumw deg Latitude:
d
i
9ME
/
Signature:
r
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Location/Directions:
e:
tu
Long
66 USGS QUAD:
Date: / I5
,
? 9
::.
PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is aman-made ditch, then use ojthis form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modiJfed natural strtmn--this
rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (ClrckoneNwnberperLine)

I. Geomor holo Absent Weak Moderate tron

i Is T% ro0 Riffle -Pool Sequence? 0 co 2 3
- 2) Is T e USD ? Texture In Streambed
r
Different From ?urroundiniz Terrain? 2

3) Are Natural Leven Present9 (d)
2

3
4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 1 2"
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic).
Floodvlain Present?
lluvi
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 3
(•'Yv"' E If Red & Bank Caused By Ditehine And WrMOVT Sinuosity ]Tien Srnre00)
10) Is A 2od Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
g Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 NoE
On I
n
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
II HvdroloQV Absent Weak Moderate Strong
i-.. 1) Is There A Groundwater.

,' , Flow/Discharge present? 0 1 2
PRIMARYHYDROL0GYINDICATOR POINTS: 3 (3J
In, Biology Absent Weak Moderate Stron

Rooted 2) Are
41 Are Bivalves l 3
' PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: (o
econdaa Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY. GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
II Hvdrolo" Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter /-% _ -
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last Known Rain? • fndicated fn #9 Above Skip This An # Below')
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Gr wi a Season)?
6) Are Hvdnc Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or in Headcut)? Yes=1.5 No 0, -
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICA TOR POINTS:__q_
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NCDWO Stream Classification Form
?
.. Project Name: u5 3?l River Basin: -)W R) 06e County: AIAM64 Evaluator.
DWQ Project Number: Nearest Named Stream: AaEJt300ge Latitude: Signature:
Date:. -USGS QUAD: BIYYI)E Longitude: Location/Directions: /qL)
*PLEASE NOTE: Ifevaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a maa-wade ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the enduamr, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modifed natural stream--this
ratdng 3ymm should not be used* -
Primmz Field-IndieatoMgareie One Nmber P& Line)
9) Is A Continuous Bed-& Bank Present? 0

(*IVOTF. r a? i a -y r .... r uv Ditchine-end IVrMOUT Sieriasity Then Srnro-
10) Is A 2od Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On opo May And/Or In Field) Present? Yes=3 1 -

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04
3
-
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 7
H Hvdrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
i :.. 1) Is There A Groundwater - -
Flow/Discharee Present? 0 - i 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS._?
III Biolo - Absent Weak Moderate Stron

' Roots 1) Are Fibrous ?
21 Are Rooted 4ants Present In 9
2 = 1
1
-0
31 Is ePeriphyton
4YAre B' alv Present? -2,
-
3
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 5
Secondary Field Indicators. (c,CieOneNatnberPerLine)
,. . ;. I. Geomo holo Absent Weak _ Moderate Stron
t? Is There A Head Cut Pres t In Channeh 5 1 1 5
21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0) .5 1 t 5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
Natural Drainaee Way? 0 5 (? 1 5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: l
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter =
Present 9' 1 1 0
2) Is Sediment Plants Debris) P esent•? 0
Are Wrack Present? .5 1
.5 1 1.5
1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last Known Rain? r it h indicate in #9 Above This Ste And #S Bel w•
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)-?
6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes=l.5 No 0/
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3. 5 l9..5

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<?va NCDWO Stream Classification Form

Geomor hoto Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
4
1) Is There A Rime Pool Sequence? 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different From Surroundine 0 3
Terrain?
3) Are Natural 4) Is The Channel Sinuous? 0 M
5) Is There An.Active (Or Relic)
} { '7?a n17a Tree , nam?ei Braided ^) l 2 3
Project N : 115 3-21 River Basin: A1E1) 40M
County.- AWT-464 Evaluator: e3Z
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream N Latitude: Signature:
Date: 1,2 b I99 USGS QUAD: gc,E Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not naessary.
' Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system should not be used*
Primarv Field Indicators: (Orck One Number Per Line)
.2a 8) IsThere A Bankfilll Bench Present? (a) 1
.; .
%
.
. 9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2 3
1fRed&8an Caused By DitchinrAnd WlTXOUT Sinumsty Then Srnre?O•)
(*1V0rE
.
10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Toyo May And/Or In Field) Present9 Yes-3 N t>z
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOL OGY INDICA TOR POINTS: G

II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
n

Flow/Discharee Present? 0
1
2 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATORPOINTS. 3

I Biolo Absent Weak Moderate Stroh

ibrous Roots Present In Streambed? b)
1) Are Ft

2

1 0
21 Are Rooted Plants Present In Streambed? 2 1 0
3) Is PeripbZ
n Present? 0
g
' 2 3
s 0
4) Are Bivalves Present 1
PRIMARY BIOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS. to

Secondary Field Indicators: (Cm.oneNnmlxrPe a.)
a?F?`-?? _{': ?' <'• r{ I. Geomo holo Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
t In Channel? 0
t P
es
A R
d C
1) i
'M
r
en
ea
u
s
ere
3) Does
Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1.5
Last Known Rain? •N t h lndicat M #9 Above Ski this t And #5 Below'
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR

II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
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NC4 Stream Classification Form
jf&
Project Name: //5 3a River Basin: IL )W County w1I1rtI•&A Evaluator.
DWQ Project Number: Nearest Named Stream: Latitude: Signature:
Date: l2I a Al., USGS QUAD: Bdde Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this force is notnecessary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number PerLine)
I Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Riffle Pool SeauencO 0 1 2
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
:. Different F Terrain? 0 2
3) Are Natural Levees Present? I
4 I The Sinuous? Channel 1
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic) _
Floo!blain v 1 2
' Braided? I 2
6) Is The Channel 71 Are Recent Alluvial i Present? 0 1 Q) 3
8) Is There A Bankfull Bench Present? 10 1 2
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 2 3
' (+fVv^i c 1i Beir a'c Bnnk Caused By n:._c:__ And Wr-0 UT Sin u0sify Aen 3rnrr=0?1
10) Is A 2°d Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Topo Man And/Or In Field) Presents Lae Nom
PRIMARYGEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATORPOINTS: llo
•:. • ' II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strom
t 1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Discharge Praent? 0 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: I
1•.
III. B101 sy A-bsent Weak Moderate Strong
11 Are Fibrous Roots Present In Streambed? 2 0
2) Are Rooted Plants Pre ent In Streambed? r3)
3) Is Periphyton Present? I

Secondary Field Indicators: (Circle One Number Per Line)
1214
3) Does Topography Indicate A
-
Natural Dratnaee Way? 0 5 ('1) 1.5
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 15
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
1

G'
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1
Last Known Rain? (41 VOTE. it h indicated In #9 Above ki This St nd #5 Below+
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In Growin Season)?
6) Are Hvdnc Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or in Headcut)? Yes-1 5 No 0 -
SECONDARYHYDROLOGYINDICATORPOINTS:h_ 3t)f

PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: (0

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Stream Classification Form
Project Name: River Basin: ,LIW APt-le county: AWMUM Evaluator:
KLatitude: Signature:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream:
m? j Q(
' Date: iil; /91 i.ISGS QUAD: ftt),6 Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEAS> NOT : If evalaamr and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use ojthis form is not necessary.
Also, if in the bust professorial judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system should not be used*
' Primary Field-Indicators:xrckOneNwnber Per Line)
I. Geomo polo - - Ab nt Weak Moderate Stroh
I) Is There A Riffletool Sea 0) 1 2 3
'f\ T..'T{.e TTQTI A-r-. ,- F„ Qt--. , k.A -
9) Is A-Continuous Bed -& Bank Present? 0 1 - x2J .3
' (*NOTE. )! D ,/ l III.?Linr And ,VIT[ OUT Slw • 7Sw Score
10) Is A Tod Order-Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On I= hhR AxdA0r In Field) Present? Fes-3
PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater - -
rtowlDischarre Present9 0 1 T
PRI"- YHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: _
Blo4op-v Absent Weak Moderate Stroh
Present? 11 Are FB
3) Is PaighMn - -
41-Are Bivabics Present? CO) -2
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:__(Q_
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
econdaaaField Indicators: (Crr ,o.NrrrnberPerLine)
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
-?
Present In 0
2 Sediment Present? 1 1.
Wrack 3) Are Present? 0 .5 1 1.5
4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? (*AFOM If it Indicated In a9 Abov e Ski i Sr An MS MOW.)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5

SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS:.
Natural Drainage Wavy 0 5 1 (1 51
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.
NCDWQ Stream Classification Form

River Basin:

Pro ect Name:
X15 3?1 AXA) e) Ee county: ANTl}llM
Evaluator. ?5L
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream: ". A Latitude: Signature:
' Date: 1,2 IA 141 USGS QUAD: BILM)E Longitude: Location/Directions: ?a

ecessary
*PLEASE NOTE: Ifewduator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-.Wade ditch, then use of this form is not n .
Also, if in the best professionai judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natutai stream-this
rating system should not be used*
Primarv Field Indicators: (amle oncmwnber per Lim)

` 1. Geomo holo Absent Weak Moderate Stron
1) Is There A Riffle Pool Sequence? 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed
Different 2
3) Are Natural
4 I The
5) Is There An Active (Or Relic)

2
Braided? 6) Is The Channel
3
7) Are Recent Alluvial Det)osits Present? 2 3
81 Is 'Mere A Bankfull Bench Present? (Q) 2
9) Is A Continuous Bed & Bank Present? 0 1 3
CNOrE If Bed ec Bank Caused By Ditchin¢ And OMWOUr Sinuosity Then Score-00)
10) Is A 2od Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
On Tono Man And/Or In Field) Present? Yes-3 No;?)
41 Are tsivaives
PRIMARYBIOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
--
Flow/Discharste Present? 0 1 2 30
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: 3
Ill, Biolop-v Abgnt Weak Moderate Strong

Secondary Field Indicators: (CireieOneNutaberP,rLb.)
1. Geomoraholot=_y Absent
0
I There t Present I
n Channel?

PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
3) Does Topography Indicate A
SECONDARY GEOMORPHOLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) P s 'I 0 1 ?•
3) Are Wrack Lines Presents 0 5 1 1.5
' 4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 1 1.5
Last Known Rain? 'N r Indicated In #9 Above Ski This St And #S Below•
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1.5
Conditions Or In Growing Season)?

6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)?
Yes=1 5 N =0 -
SECONDARY HYDROLOGY INDICATOR POINTS: 3
G,

NCDWO Stream Classification norm
Project Name River Basin: A W Q? County: `tl47plj6jy Evaluator:
DWQ Project Number. Nearest Named Stream; 14 Latitude: Signature:
' Date: to?!r?l9Q -_ - _ USGS QUAD: db 1E _ Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE ROTE. If evaluararand landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necmaFA
Also, if in the best professiona/ judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-4his
rating system should-not be used*. -
Primarv Field- Indicators: (cicieonem b. PerLlm)
1. Geomor bolo Absent . Weak Moderate Stroh
1) Is There A Riftle Pool Sequence o 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA I-exture In Streambed.
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8) Is There A Bankfull Ben 7- 3
9) Is A Continuous Bed -Bank Present? 0 1 - 2 3
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10) Is A 2 Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated -
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PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS: -
II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Dischar2e Present? 0 1 2
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:__
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1) Are Fibrous Roots Presen In Streambed? 2 1 0
Stream bed? 2
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eeondarv Field Indicators: (Circ/eOneNumberP&L&,o -
I. Geomo polo Absent Weald
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1) Is There A Head Cut Present Channel?
21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 0 5
3) Does.Topography Indicate A
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1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? 15 1 .5

4) Is Water In Channel And >48 Hrs. Since 0 .5 U 1.5
Last Known Rain? • it h Indicated In #9 Above k' is t And # Below*)
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 5 1 1.5
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Project Name: U5 30? ( River Basin: /01W I OEJZ County: Evahuatm:
Nearest Named Stream: - Mb Latitude: Signature:
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Date: fa la/99 USGS QUAD: (inn)E Longitude: Location/Directions:
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this fore is not necessary.
Also, if in die best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural strew- this
raring system should not be used*
Primary Field Indicators: (ar L-oneNmnbaPerLine)
1. Geomor bolo Absent Weak Moderate Strong
P Is There A Riffle-Pool Seauence' 0 1 2 3
2) Is The USDA Texture In Streambed"
Different From Surroundine Terrain? I
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PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
,;. II Hvdrolot-v Absent Weak Moderate Stron
1) Is There A Groundwater
0 1 2
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PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS.--S-

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Last /town Rain? (*NOTE.- I Ditch Indicated In #9 Above Ski Thi to And #S Below+
5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 .5 1 1.5
Conditions Or In owin Season)?
6) Are Hvdnc Soils Present In Sides Of Channel (Or In Headcut)? Yes 1 5 V 0 )
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Project Name: bi 30?( River Basin: NEH) i21tL?i2 County: ?fj y?l? Evaluator ?J?
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Date: /a I3I99 USGS QUAD: 134X)6 Longitude: Location/Directions: 026 r1l
*PLEASE NOTE: If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, thus use of this form is not mressary.
Also, if in the best professional judgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modijkd natural strmme-this
rating system should not be used*
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1. Geomo holo Absent Weak oderate Strom
1) Is There A Rime Pool Seauence? 0 I 2 3
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10) Is A 2" Order Or Greater Channel (As Indicated
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PRIMARY GEOMORPHOLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:

: II Hydrology Absent Weak Moderate Strong
. 1) Is There A Groundwater
Flow/Dischame Present's 0 1 3
PRIMARYHYDROLOGYINDICATOR POINTS:
ibrous Roots Present In Streambed?
2) Are oted Plants Present In Streambed? (3 2
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Secondary Field Indicators: fCircleOneNu berPerL&w)
1. Geomorphology Absent Weak Moderate Strom
1) Is 'Mere Head Cut Present I Channel? 5 1 1.5
21 Is There A Grade Control Point In Channel? 5 1 1.5
3) Does Topography Indicate A
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1) Is This Year's (Or Last's) Leaflitter
Present In Streambed? 1 .5 0
2) Is Sediment On Plants (Or Debris) P esent? no 1 i
Are Wrack 1 1.5
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5) Is There Water In Channel During Dry 0 5 1 75
' Conditions Or In Growing Seasonh
6) Are Hvdric Soils Present In Sides Of Channei (Or In Headcut)?
Yes=! 5
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Project Name: - L 321 River Basin: AW Q0064 County: k,47 A,4 Evaluator. Y?L
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*PLEASE NOTE If evaluator and landowner agree that the feature is a man-made ditch, then use of this form is not necessary.
Also, if in the best professional1udgement of the evaluator, the feature is a man-made ditch and not a modified natural stream-this
rating system should not be used* -
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area are provided separately for each stream within Alternative 1 . Streams have been sorted
among three stream types. Total assessment scores are given for each stream. Linear
distance is given in feet and area in acres. P denotes primary stream; S denotes secondary
stream. System numbers refer to those found in Figure 2.
Stream
System Assessment Stream Stream
Jurisdictional System Number Score Length Area
Riffle-Pool Streams
UT to Middle Fork 14 35.5 275 0.10
UT to Middle Fork (P) 16 25.0 1825 0.63
Step-Pool Streams
UT to Yadkin River 3 24.5 100 0.03
UT to Yadkin River (P) 4 23.5 750 0.26
UT to Middle Fork (S) 16 21.0 100 0.3
Headwater Seeps
UT to Yadkin River (S) 4 17.0 200 0.07
UT to Middle Fork 15 14.5 125 0.04
UT to Yadkin River(S) 4 10.5 150 0.05
Total 3525 1.21

Streams within Alternative 2. The NCDWQ evaluation score (DWQ 1999), stream length, and
area are provided separately for each stream within Alternative 2. Streams have been sorted
among three stream types. Total assessment scores are given for each stream. Linear
distance is given in feet and area in acres. P denotes primary stream; S denotes secondary
stream. System numbers refer to those found in Figure 2.
Stream
System Assessment Stream Stream
Jurisdictional System Number Score Length Area
Riffle-Pool Streams
Middle Fork (P) 21 29.5 125 0.04
UT to Middle Fork 17 27.0 550 0.19
UT to Middle Fork (P) 19 23.5 350 0.12
Step-Pool Streams
UT to Yadkin River 3 24.5 100 0.03
UT to Yadkin River (P) 4 23.5 725 0.25
UT to Middle Fork 20 22.0 600 0.21
Headwater Seeps
UT to Middle Fork (S) 19 19.5 150 0.05
UT to Middle Fork (S) 21 19.5 450 0.16
UT to Yadkin River (S) 4 17.0 150 0.05
UT to Yadkin River (S) 4 10.5 150 0.05
Total 3350 1.15

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Streams within Alternative 3. The NCDWQ evaluation score (DWQ 1999), stream length, and
area are provided separately for each stream within Alternative 3. Streams have been sorted
among three stream types. Total assessment scores are given for each stream. Linear
distance is given in feet and area in acres. P denotes primary stream; S denotes secondary
stream. System numbers refer to those found in Figure 2.
Stream
System Assessment Stream Stream
Jurisdictional System Number Score Length Area
Riffle-Pool Streams
Middle Fork (P) 21 29.5 125 0.04
UT to Middle Creek 18 21.5 175 0.06
Stet)-Pool Streams
Baily Camp Creek (P) 1 28.5 1150 0.40
UT to Yadkin River 3 24.5 225 0.08
Martin Branch (P) 9 24.5 950 0.33
UT to Martin Branch 10 24.0 775 0.27
UT to Yadkin River (P) 4 23.5 275 0.10
UT to Martin Branch 7 23.5 125 0.04
UT to Martin Branch 6 23.0 275 0.10
UT to Yadkin River 2 22.5 275 0.10
UT to Martin Branch 8 22.5 550 0.19
UT to Middle Fork 20 22.0 650 0.22
UT to Martin Branch (S) 9 21.0 100 0.03
UT to Yadkin River 5 19.5 225 0.08
Headwater Seeps
UT to Middle Fork (S) 21 19.5 450 0.16
UT to Yadkin River (S) 4 17.0 200 0.07
UT to Baily Camp Creek 1 14.5 550 0.19
UT to Yadkin River (S) 4 10.5 175 0.06
Total 7250 2.50

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among three stream types. Total assessment scores are given for each stream. Linear
distance is given in feet and area in acres. P denotes primary stream; S denotes secondary
stream. System numbers refer to those found in Figure 2.

System Stream
Assessment
Stream
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Jurisdictional System Number Score Length Area
Riffle-Pool Streams
Middle Fork (P)
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Aho Branch (S) 25 31.5 675 0.23

Step-Pool Streams
Baily Camp Creek (P) 1 28.5 1375 0.47
' UT to Yadkin River 3 24.5 400 0.14
Martin Branch (P) 9 24.5 925 0.32
UT to Martin Branch 10 24.0 875 0.30
UT to Yadkin River (P) 4 23.5 525 0.18
UT to Martin Branch 7 23.5 450 0.16
UT to Martin Branch 6 23.0 350 0.12
UT to Yadkin River 2 22.5 550 0.19
UT to Martin Branch 8 22.5 450 0.16
UT to Martin Branch (S) 9 21.0 100 0.03
UT to Aho Branch 22 20.0 325 0.11
UT to Yadkin River 5 19.5 350 0.12
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length, and area are provided separately for each stream within the Widening Alternative.
Streams have been sorted among three stream types. Total assessment scores are given for
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denotes secondary stream. System numbers refer to those found in Figure 2.
Stream
System Assessment Stream Stream
Jurisdictional System Number Score Length Area
Riffle-Pool Streams
Middle Fork 12 31.5 125 0.04
Step-Pool Streams
UT to Yadkin River (P)*
Headwater Seeps
UT to East Fork
UT to Yadkin River (S)
UT to Yadkin River (S)
4 23.5 1600 0.55
13 19.0 75 0.03
4 15.5 75 0.03
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Appendix F
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Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name a3 - j Nearest road AS _Z?/
County CAR11kW Name of Evaluator ' Date /1/.7 D)
Wetland location 58/12FM
on pond or lake
n perennial stream
_ on intermittent stream
_ within interstream divide
_ other
Soil Series 616rltr" E ???11
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
' Zpredominantly sandy

Hydraulic Factors
steep topography
M ditched or channelized
n%A_ wetland width >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation %
agriculture, urban/suburban %
impervious surface %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) UAkt6 5P.

(3) LAJ( 5A
Flooding and Wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
?_ seasonally flooded or inundated
_ intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
_ Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
":ieadwater forest =
Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat

Pocosin
wetland
Other
Z Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage 4 = _I
Bank/Shoreline stabilization q * 4 = Ik

' Pollutant removal q *
Wildlife habitat 1 * 5 = 12©
2 = c7
Aquatic life value o? * 4 =
Recreation/Education 1
Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturb ance within 1/2 mile upstream

Total score

1
Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name q6 3.21 Nearest road AltA40)qdd h'lt"? -J;e /2Y6
County_ A).4M /M Name of Evaluator S?iEn Date 111.21m
Wetland location ' (5-(Fm iK
on pond or lake
/n perennial stream
on intermittent stream
_ within interstream divide
_ other

Soil Series
11

11

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_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors
?Asteep topography
AX ditched or channelized
/wetland width >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation 610 %
agriculture, urban/suburban 33? %
impervious surface %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) &MM
(2) ?tlDDEit ? /rlAX MU&I
(3) 4W 161161 ' 111
Flooding and Wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
_ seasonally flooded or inundated
/intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
?Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin _ Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage 3 * 4 = /o?
Bank/Shoreline stabilization / * 4
Pollutant removal 3 * 5
Wildlife habitat _ * 2 = /y
Aquatic life value _ * 4 =
Recreation/Education 1 * 1
Add t point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream
Total score
/,J
1

Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name L 2 Nearest road U ct c-t Dr-v4-
County aa, NameofEvaluator ?coSc iev?cA Date t\ U?-
_
Wetland location S06wl i5-
0 pon or lake
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= on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
other

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_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydrauli actors
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V"4 - itched or channelized
/wetland width >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation 75- agriculture, urban/suburban Z!5- O/o
%
impervious surface %
Dominant Vegetation
(1) -'
(2)
(3)
Floodi7s=mipermanently Wetness
to ermanently flooded
or inundated
_ seasonally flooded or inundated
_ intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest =
Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
Wet flat Ephemeral wetland
Pocosin Ether
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
' Water storage * 4 =
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 2 * 4 = Total score
Pollutant removal * 5
Wildlife habitat * 2
Aquatic life value jL * 4 =
Recreation/Education 1
Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturbance within 1 /2 mile upstream

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Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name l kS 32, Nearest road AAO
County--I,,v o, Name of Evaluator C oCU'-ti c a Date 2 4
Wetland to ation SCS it, 2
K on or lake'
_ on perennial stream
_ on intermittent stream
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_ other
Soil Series
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors
V,?. steep topography
v,- itched or channelized
/ wetland width >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation y 0 O/o
agriculture, urban/suburban?U
impervious surface %
Dominant Vegetation
(1)
(2)
(3)
Flooding d Wetness
semipermanently top ently flood
or inundated
_ seasonally flooded or inundated
_ intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one)
_ Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
. Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat E hemeral wetland
_ Pocosin ti'JC
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt Sbrackish marshes
Water storage y * 4 =
Bank/Shoreline stabilization Z * 4 =
Pollutant removal 3 * 5 = Ile,
Wildlife habitat * 2 = Z
Aquatic life value S * 4 = 12
Recreation/Education
Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >I 0% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream
Total score
H

Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name AS -3.2 / Nearest road /Ift4_ I&1d &i11 - ? 12?S
County_ A141"gam Name of Evaluator E1O-4'?? ? Date i/2 vo
Wetland location JAfe'h 17
_ on pond or lake
,/on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
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other

Soil Series .

1

11

_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors
4steep topography
A? ditched or channelized
/wetland width >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 1/2 mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation 'os %
agriculture, urban/suburban 3U %
impervious surface '6' %
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(1) /144AM&'/fa d
(2) ?'NOctiAE/1)Ikbl) /YIAXl4him
(3) -Sd114 , ? <4/d0?t?/S
Flooding and Wetness
_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
_ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Wetland Type (select one) _
Bottomland hardwood forest Pine savanna
Headwater forest _ Freshwater marsh
_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin _ Other
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage 3 * 4 =
Bank/Shoreline stabilization 1 * 4 =
Pollutant removal 3 * 5 = /Y
Wildlife habitat _ * 2
Aquatic life value * 4 =
Recreation/Education 1 =
Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and > 10% nonpoint disturbance within 1/2 mile upstream
Total
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11

11

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Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project name Y? 2.191 Nearest road d3 -5-? ? - Ahl) Ad.
County_ 11)4771IM19 Name of Evaluator E1?1x?En Date / 7i-1uo
Wetland location
_ on pond or lake
?on perennial stream
_ on intermittent stream
_ within interstream divide
_ other
Soil Series
_ predominantly organic-humus,
muck, or peat
_?predominantly mineral- non-sandy
_ predominantly sandy
Hydraulic Factors
I A steep topography
AA ditched or channelized
A wetland width >/= 50 feet
Adjacent land use (within 112 mile upstream)
forested/natural vegetation -16 %
agriculture, urban/suburban iU %
impervious surface %
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(2)y11un? SP.
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_ semipermanently to permanently flooded
or inundated
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_ intermittently flooded or temporary
surface water
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Wetland Type (select one)
_ Bottomland hardwood forest _ Pine savanna
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_ Swamp forest _ Bog/fen
_ Wet flat _ Ephemeral wetland
_ Pocosin JOther
*The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes
Water storage r * 4 = 1,/
Bank/Shoreline stabilization _ * 4 =
Pollutant removal ?2 * 5 =
Wildlife habitat * 2 =
Aquatic life value * 4
Recreation/Education 1 =
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Total score

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Wetland Rating Worksheet
Project n e L 32 Nearest road o PG
County Name of Evaluator (6coSc i P -vrc Date t"Z c?
Wetlan_ ocation S?s{ e? 25-
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_ Pocosin /Other
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Water storage 1 * 4 - LI
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Wildlife habitat 2 * , 2
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Recreation/Education O * 1 = 0_
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Total score
9