20191756 Ver 3_D - Stream Forms_20200605

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date:8/20/19
Project/Site: Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude:35.300709
Evaluator: MLS/ITD
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.74227
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
30.5
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Perennial
Other
Stream Name:
SCP1/Stream A
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
15 Absent Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
3
T. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
EE-
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
9
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
6_5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date:8/20/19
Project/Site:
Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude:35.303079
Evaluator: MLS/ITD
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.741196
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
19
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Intermittent
Other
Stream Name:
SCP2/Stream B
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
7_5
Absent
Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
3
T. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
5_5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No =
0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
6
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1 0.5
1
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
= 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 8/20/19
Project/Site:
Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude: 35.306486
Evaluator: MLS/ITD
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.738997
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
30
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Perennial
Other
Stream Name:
SCP3/Stream C
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
12
Absent
Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
1111111111111111111 3
T. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
1116.
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
M0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
10
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
qF 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No =
0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
8
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
= 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes: Multiple frogs
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 8/20/19
Project/Site:
Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude: 35.311401
Evaluator: MLS/ITD
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.737277
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
32.5
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Perennial
Other
Stream Name:
SCP4/Stream D
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
15.5
Absent
Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1 1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
10.5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No =
0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
6_5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
= 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes: Multiple frogs.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 8/20/19
Project/Site: Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude: 35.311986
Evaluator: MLS/ITD
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.737167
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
21.5
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Intermittent
Other
Stream Name:
SCP5/Stream E
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
10.5 Absent
Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
3
T. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
6
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No =
0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1 0.5
1
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
= 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 8/20/19
Project/Site:
Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude: 35.31263
Evaluator: MLS/ITD
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.737217
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
33
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Perennial
Other
Stream Name:
SCP6/Stream F
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
15.5
Absent Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1 1
2
1 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
10.5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
qF 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
7
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes: Multiple frogs and one crayfish.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 8/20/19
Project/Site:
Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude: 35.317251
Evaluator: MLS/ITD
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.746649
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
27
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Intermittent
Other
Stream Name:
SCP7/Stream G
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
13.5
Absent
Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
3
T. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
7_5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No =
0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
6
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1 0.5
1
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
= 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 10/22/19
Project/Site:
Toby Creek Outfall Improvements
Latitude: 35.297748
Evaluator: MLS/KNW/ALH
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.742694
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
20.5
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Intermittent
Other
Stream Name:
SCP8/Stream H
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
7
Absent
Weak Moderate
Strong
1. Continuity of channel bed and bank*
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict flood lain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1 1
2
1 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No =
0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
8_5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No =
0
Yes =
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1 0.5
1
1
1 1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW
= 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes:
Sketch: