20200850 Ver 1_D - NCDEQ Stream Classification Forms (SCP1-SCP3)_20200626

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 04.21.2020
Project/Site: Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer
Latitude:
35.173410
Evaluator: MLB/ALH
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.634070
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
23
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Intermittent
Other
Stream Name:
SCP1 / Stream C
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
9_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
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 =
7_5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
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
1 0
1
0.5
1
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes:
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version
4.11
Date: 04.21.2020
Project/Site: Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer
Latitude:
35.171774
Evaluator: MLB/ALH
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.635161
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
31.5
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Perennial
Other
Stream Name:
SCP2 / Stream D
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
18
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
Eo,-
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
0
Yes =
3
*artificial ditches are not rated, see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
7_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
1 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: 04.21.2020
Project/Site: Goose Creek Sanitary Sewer
Latitude:
35.165250
Evaluator: MLB/ALH
County: Mecklenburg
Longitude:
-80.635004
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30`
31.5
Stream Determination: Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
Perennial
Other
Stream Name:
SCP3 / Stream F
A. Geomorphology Subtotal =
18.5
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
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 =
7
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
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
1 0
1
0.5
1
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75, OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.
Notes:
Sketch: