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Environmental Consulting Services Inc.
October 5, 2010
Ms. Cyndi Karoly
NC DENR DWQ
Wetlands/401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
RE: Bob Helms, Dumpster Pad Project
Boone, Watauga County, NC
Dear Ms. Karoly:
8764 Rominger Road
Banner Elk, WC 26604
Ph: 826-297-6946
Fax: [phone]
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Transmitted with this letter are 5 copies of the 404/401 permit application for the referenced project and
a check for $240. to cover the permit fee. The application is for a NWP 29 and WQC 3821. Proposed
impacts are 64 linear feet of permanent stream impact and 0.013 acres of wetland impact. The
Applicant is Bob Helms. ENV Inc. has prepared this application and is available to answer any
questions you may have. If you need to schedule a site visit please contact me. Please include ENV
Inc. on the copy list of all correspondence for this project.
If you have any questions regarding these items please call me at 828-297-66946, thank you.
Sincerely,
J n C. Vilas
resident, ENV Environmental Consulting Services Inc.
cc: Bob Helms
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Form Version 1.0 November 2008

Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
® Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 29 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps? ® Yes ? No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification - Regular ? Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
? 401 Water Quality Certification - Express ? Riparian Buffer Authorization
1e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required? For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
? Yes ® No For the record only for Corps Permit:

? Yes ® No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program. ? Yes ® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h
below. ? Yes ® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Bob Helms - Dumpster Pad
2b. County: Watauga
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Boone
2d. Subdivision name: NA
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
3. Owner Information
3a. Name on Recorded Deed: Robert F & Verda L Helms
3b. Deed Book and Page No. 527/414
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable): NA
3d. Street address: PO Box 587
3e. City, state, zip: West End, NC a1 3 V
3f. Telephone no.: 910-673-0756 or 336-982-4850
3g. Fax no.:
3h. Email address:
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Section A. Applicant Information, continued
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is: ? Agent ? Other, specify:
4b. Name:
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
4d. Street address:
4e. City, state, zip:
4f. Telephone no.:
4g. Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name: John Vilas
5b. Business name
(if applicable): ENV-ECS, Inc.
5c. Street address: 3764 Rominger Rd
5d. City, state, zip: Banner Elk, NC 28604
5e. Telephone no.: 828-297-6946
5f. Fax no.: 828-297-1982
5g. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - November 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 2910-18-5050-000
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees): 36.216353'N - 81.673896'W
1c. Property size: 0.28 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to UT Boone Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: C, Tr, +
2c. River basin: NEW
3. Project Description
3a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
Vacant lot containing no structures but has a gravel drive used for temporary access to apartment complex on adjacent
lot. The lot has also been used for temporary construction access by NCDOT in association with the US 421 widening
project in Boone. Some erosion control measures are located on the lot. A small drainage system exists on the site. This
system consists of a spring-seep wetland area of approximately 583 sq. ft. that ties to an intermittent channel that is piped
both upstream and downstream of the project site. No jurisdictional areas associated with this drainage system exist
above the project site. Below the project site the system has been piped for over 1300 feet.
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
583 sq.ft. _ .013 ac.
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
approximately 64 linear feet intermittent stream
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
To construct a dumpster pad and enclosure to replace the dumpster pad lost due to NCDOT right-of-way acquisition
associated with US 421 widening project. A dumpster pad and enclosure sufficient to contain dumpsters and recycling
containers is required by local ordinance for the apartment building on the adjacent lot. It is important to emphasize that
this is not a new development project or even a re-development project; this project is being pursued by the applicant, as
a necessary inconvenience, for the purpose of replacing facilities that were taken by the state through eminent domain. It
is also important to note that the applicant has been forced to use an existing vacant lot that he owns in order to replace
these facilities.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
The applicant intends to construct a dumpster pad and enclosure on a currently vacant lot (Project Site). Adjacent to the
Project Site is another lot containing an existing apartment building, the Apartment Lot, which is owned by the Applicant.
The driveway and much of the parking lot, including the dumpster pad, for the Apartment Lot was eliminated as part of
the Hwy. 421 widening project. NCDOT has agreed to construct a new access drive to the Apartment Lot. The access
road will be constructed by NCDOT as part of a right-of-way acquisition agreement with the owner. The owner has been
able to reconstruct a parking lot on the Apartment Lot but was not able to fit a dumpster pad and enclosure without
loosing an unacceptable number of parking spaces. The proposed project will create space for the required dumpster pad
and enclosure on the adjacent, currently vacant lot, by piping approximately 64 Ilinear feet of intermittent stream channel
and filling approximately 0.01 acres of riparian wetlands adjacent to the new access road that NCDOT will construct. The
proposed pipe will tie into existing drainage pipe on adjacent lots both upstream and downsteam of the Project Site. The
area of the proposed dumpster pad must be filled to allow reasonable walking access to the apartment building.
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PCN Form - Version 1.0 November 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
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4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
® Yes ? No ? Unknown
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
of determination was made?
®Preliminary ? Final
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known): Sean Martin Agency/Consultant Company: ENV-ECS, Inc.
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation.
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
this project (including all prior phases) in the past? ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project? ? Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply):
® Wetlands ® Streams - tributaries ? Buffers
? Open Waters ? Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a. 2b. 2c. 2d. 2e. 2f.
Wetland impact Type of jurisdiction
number - Type of Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or impact (if known) DWQ - non-404, other)
Temporary T
W1 ®P ? T fill riparian seep ? Yes ® No ® Corps
? DWQ 0.01
W2 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
W3 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
? DWQ
W4 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
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W5 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
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W6 ? P ? T ? Yes ? No ? Corps
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2g. Total wetland impacts 0.01
2h. Comments:
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c. 3d. 3e. 3f.
Stream impact Type of Stream name Perennial (PER) or Average stream width (feet) Impact
number - impact intermittent (INT)? length
Permanent (P) or (linear feet)
Temporary (T)
S1 ®P ? T pipe UT Bone Creek ? PER ® INT 2 64
S2 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT
S3 ?P?T ?PER ?INT
S4 ?P?T ?PER ?INT
S5 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT
S6 ? P ? T ? PER ? INT
3g. Total stream and tributary impacts 64
3h. Comments:
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individual) list all o en water impacts below.
4a. 4b. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of
impact number waterbody Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
- Permanent (if
(P) or applicable)
Temporary T
01 ?P?T
02 ?P?T
03 ?P?T
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4f. Total open water impacts
4g. Comments:
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ry5. Pond or Lake Construction

If and or lake construction pro osed, then complete the chart below.
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or (acres)
number purpose of pond
Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P1
P2
,5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
? Yes ? No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If an impacts require mitigation, then ou MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
? Neuse ? Tar-Pamlico ? Other:
Project is in which protected basin? ? Catawba ? Randleman
6b. 6c. 6d. 6e. 6f. 6g.
Buffer impact
number - Reason Buffer Zone 1 impact (square Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) for impact Stream name mitigation feet) (square feet)
or Temporary required?
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B1 ?P?T ?Yes ?No
B2 ?P?T ?Yes ?No
B3 ?P?T ?Yes ?No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i. Comments:
Formatted
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D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Stormwater runoff from all impervious areas planned for the project site will sheetflow to grassed or naturally vegetated
areas
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
Erosion control measures will be placed to prevent sediment from entering the existing drainage system during
construction and after until site is stabilized.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State? ? Yes ® No
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps

2c.
If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
project? ? Mitigation bank

El Payment to in-lieu fee program
? Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b. Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter) Type Quantity
3c. Comments:
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In-lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in-lieu fee program is attached. ? Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested: linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature: warm, cool, cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only): square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4f. Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested: acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested: acres
4h.. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
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6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) - required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation? ? Yes ? No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
Zone Reason for impact Total impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5
Total buffer mitigation required:
6c. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6d. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified ? Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? ? Yes ? No
2. Determination if the Project Requires a Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Does the project require a Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit? ? Yes ® No
2b. Is the project subject to General Certification 3704 or 3705? ® Yes ? No
3. Determination of Stormwater Review Jurisdiction
3a. Is this project subject to any of the following state-implemented stormwater ? Coastal counties
management programs (check all that apply)? ? HQW
? ORW
If so, attach one copy of the approval letter from the DWQ and one copy of the ? Session Law 2006-246
approved stormwater management plan. ? Other:
3b. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project? Town of Boone
3c. Is this local government certified to implement a state stormwater program? ? Yes ® No
If so, attach one copy of the approval letter from the local government and one copy
of the approved stormwater management plan (or one copy of the approved
Stormwater management plan stamped as approved).
4. Information Required for DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
4a. What is the overall percent imperviousness according to the most current site plan? 22%
4b. Does this project contain any areas that meet the criteria for "high density" per ? Yes ® No
General Certifications 3704 and 3705?
4c. If the site is over 24% impervious and/or contains high density areas, then provide a brief narrative description of the
stormwater management plan.
No Stormwater Management Plan is included in this application based on the following rationale:
1. The overall site based on current and anticipated future development is less than 24% impervious: the total parcel size
is 12,129 sq.ft. , the proposed impervious cover will be 2703 sq.ft.
2. All stormwater generated on site will be transported primarily via grassed swales to the property line
3. There will not be a stormwater collection system on the site that will capture any stormwater generated on the site
4. The site is small, approximately 0.28 acres and all drains to the same point, therefore, no sub-areas within the site are
being considered as separate drainages.
4d. Has a completed BMP Supplement Form with all required items been submitted ? Yes ®No
for each stormwater BMP?
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ® Yes ? No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State ? Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1 c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.) ? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards, ? Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after-the-fact permit application? ? Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in ? Yes ® No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes" to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
No Wastewater will be generated on this site
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Grass Swale Seeding and Stabilization Note:
1. Apply temporary seed to disturbed areas in accordance with schedule:
Species n-ate (lbs/ac) Dates
Rye (grain) 120 Spring Feb 15 to May 15
German Millet
Rye (grain) 40 Summer May 15 to Aug 15)
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Rye (grain) 120 Fall Aug 15 to Dec 15
2. Apply permanent seed in accordance with schedule:
Species Rate (lbs/ac) Dates
Tall Fescue
Korean Lespedeza 100
20 March 1 to Sept 15
Kentucky Bluegrass 5
Redtop 5
3. Stabilize swales with erosion control mat NAG S150 or equivalent

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SUPPORTING CALCULATIONS OF GRASSED SWALES

Project: Bob Helms Dumpster Pad
Date: 9/30/2010

Grass Swale #1
DA #1 0.57 acres
Peak Flow: Q=CIA Tc = 5 min.
C = 0.6 mixed residential, sin le family and multi family
I = 7.5 in/hr
A = 0.57

0-10 = 2.57 cfs

Channel le n the 75 ft
fall 2.5 ft
slope 0.033 ftKt

Design for max V = 2 ft/s

Q=AV 2.57 = A (2)
A = 1.3 s .ft.

Use Grass Swale with Parabolic geometry
Plant with Tall Fescue: Assume mowed 3"-4"
Retardance Class = D (table 8.05c - E&SC Mannual)
Max permissible Velocity = 4.5 ft/s

Try channel top width = 6 ft. = T
Area = 2/3 (T)(d) d = depth
d = 0.33 ft
freeboard = 0.5ft.

Check 1

d (ft) A (sq.ft.) R (ft) n v (ft/s) VR Q (cfs) Comments
0.5 2.001 0.327273 0.085 1.511712 0.654545 3.024936 V<Vp OK, Q>Q10 OK

Check 2 (hi gh retardance)

d (ft) A (s .ft.) R (ft) Vt (f /s) n V ft/s) VR Q (cfs) Comments
1 4.002 0.62069 1 0.2 0.984602 0.62069 3.940376
1 4.002 0.62069 0.65 0.28 0.703287 0.403448 2.814554 V<V OK, Q>Q10 OK
0.5 2.001 0.327273 0.65 0.31 0.414502 0.212727 0.829418

Channel Summary:
Parabolic shape, T = 6, d = 1

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Permit Number:
(to be provided by DWQ)
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
' 401 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FORM
GRASSED SWALE SUPPLEMENT
This form must be filled out, printed and submitted.
' The Required Items Checklist (Part 111) must also be filled out, printed and submitted along with all of the required information.

Project name Bob Helms Dumpster Pad w
Contact name John Vilas, ENV-ECS, Inc
Phone number 828-297-6946
Date September 29, 2010
' Drainage area number 1 "Os wJ
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Site Characteristics
Drainage area 24,819.00 ft2

' Impervious area
Percent impervious 4,000.00 fe
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Design rainfall depth .
0.62 inch
Peak Flow Calculations
' 10-yr storm runoff depth 0.62 in
10-yr storm intensity 7.50 in/hr
Post-development 10-yr storm peak flow 2.57 ft3/sec
' Velocity
Maximum non-erosive velocity (peak 10-year storm) 4.50 ft/sec
Soil characteristics (enter "x" below)
Sand/silt (easily erodible) x
Clay mix (erosion resistant)
Grass Type (enter "x" below)
Bermuda
' Tall fescue x
Bahiagrass
Kentucky bluegrass
Grass-legume mixture
Swale type: Fill out one of the options below:
' Option 1: Curb Outlet Swale: n (Y or N)
Maximum velocity
Side slopes :1
' Swale length ft
Option 2: Conveyance Swale Seeking Pollutant Credit y (Y or N)
Maximum velocity for 10-yr storm
Sid 2.00 ft/sec Insufficient maximum velocity.
' e slopes
Swale length 3.00 :1 Insufficient side slopes. Max is 5:1.
75.00 ft Insufficient swale length.

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Form SW401-Grassed Swale-Rev.3 Parts I and II. Proiect Design Summarv Pan,- 1 . f 9
Swale Characteristics
' Swale Shape: Enter an 'Y' in the appropriate cell below:
Trapezoidal
Parabolic
' V-shaped
Width of the bottom of the swale
Width of the top of the swale
' Additional Information
Is the swale sized for all runoff from ultimate build-out?
Is the BMP located in a proposed drainage easement with a
' recorded access easement to a public Right of Way (ROW)?
What is the distance from the bottom of the swale to the SHWT?
What is the ground level elevation?
What is the elevation of the bottom of the swale?
' What is the SHWT elevation?
What is the longitudinal slope of the Swale?
' What is the depth of freeboard?
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Permit Number:
(to be provided by DWQ)
y (Y or N) OK
n (Y or N) Insufficient ROW location.
7.00 It OK
3,231.00 fmsl
3,230.00 fmsl
3,223.00 fmsl
2.00% OK
0.50 ft OK
Parts 1 And II Prniact rlocinn Ri [M-, D- o s o
Permit No:
(to be assigned by DWQ)
Please indicate the page or plan sheet numbers where the supporting documentation can be found. An incomplete submittal package
' will result in a request for additional information. This will delay final review and approval of the project. Initial in the space
provided to indicate the following design requirements have been met. If the applicant has designated an agent, the agent may initial below.
If a requirement has not been met, attach justification.
t Initials Page/ Plan
Sheet No. I
1. Plans 0" = 50' or larger) of the entire site showing:
}?, ,eye k - Design at ultimate build-out,
"t[ ?I - Off-site drainage (if applicable),
- Delineated drainage basins (include Rational C coefficient per basin),
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wc,? - Swale dimensions (width, length, depth),
- Maintenance access, . -
-Proposed drainage easement and public right of way (ROW),
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- Grass species, and = -
- Boundaries of drainage easement. -
' ??'*-ss Sw?1cS
2. Plan details (1" = 50' or larger) for the grassed swale showing:
T, ( Dell ? -Swale dimensions (width, length, depth),
' - Maintenance access,
r G""f Luc Proposed drainage easement and public right of way (ROW),
t?ro??kd S:k?- Desi9 ,fit ultimate build-out,
' - Grass species,
- Off-site drainage (if applicable),and
- Boundaries of drainage easement.
' 3. Section view of the grassed swale (1" = 20' or larger) showing:
j yid, - Side slopes,
' . Longitudinal slope,
- Freeboard
- Swale dimensions, and
' - SHWT level(s)
4. Supporting calculations (including maximum velocity calculations for applicable storms)
5. A copy of the signed and notarized operation and maintenance (0&M) agreement.
&4 6. A copy of the deed restrictions (if required).
SUPPORTING CALCULATIONS OF GRASSED SWALES

Project: Bob Helms Dumpster Pad
Date: 9/30/2010

Grass Swale #2
DA #2 0.15 acres
Peak Flow: Q=CIA Tc = 5 min.
C = 0.75 parkin paved
I = 7.5 in/hr
A = 0.15 ac

Q-10 = 0.84375 cfs assume 1.0 cfs

Channel len the 71 ft
fall 2 ft
slope 0.028169 ft/ft

Design for max V = 2 ft/s

Q=AV 1.0 = A (2)
A = 0.5 sq.ft.

Use Grass Swale with Parabolic geometry
Plant with Tall Fescue: Assume mowed 3"-4"
Retardance Class = D (table 8.05c - E&SC Mannual)
Max permissible Velocity = 4.5 ft/s

Try channel top width = 6 ft. = T
Area = 2/3 (T) d) d = depth
d = 0.125 ft
freeboard = 0.5ft.

Check 1

d (ft) A (sq.ft.) R (ft) n V (ft/s) VR Q (cfs) Comments
0.2 0.8004 0.132939 0.12 0.54246 0.265879 0.434185 V<Vp OK, Q<Q10 t deeper channel
0.3 1.2006 0.198675 0.09 0.945566 0.397351 1.135247 V<V OK, Q>Q10 OK

Check 2 (high retardan ce)

d (ft) A (sq. Vt ft/s) n V (ft/s) VR Q cfs Comments
1 4.002 0.62069 0.5 0.3 0.606454 0.310345 2.42703
1 0.3 0.35 0.519818 0.186207 2.080312 V<V OK, Q>Q10 OK
1 U 0.1 0.4 0.454841 0.062069 1.820273

Channel Summa
Parabolic shape, T = 6, d = 1

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Permit Number:
(to be provided by DWQ)
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATI
ON FORM
401 CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FORM
GRASSED SWALE SUPPLEMENT
' This form must be filled out, printed and submitted.
The Required Items Checklist (Part III) must also be tilled out, printed and submitted along with all of the required information.
Project name
Contact name
Phone number
' Date
Drainage area number
Site Characteristics
Drainage area
Impervious area
' Percent impervious
Design rainfall depth
' Peak Flow Calculations
10-yr storm runoff depth
10-yr storm intensity
Post-development 10-yr storm peak flow
' Velocity
Maximum non-erosive velocity (peak 10-year storm)
Soil characteristics (enter "x" below)
' Sand/silt (easily erodible)
Clay mix (erosion resistant)
Grass Type (enter "x" below)
' Bermuda
Tall fescue
Bahiagrass
' Kentucky bluegrass
Grass-legume mixture
Swale type: Fill out one of the options below:
' Option 1: Curb Outlet Swale
Maximum velocity
' Side slopes
Swale length
Option 2: Conveyance Swale Seeking Pollutant Credit
Maximum velocity for 10-yr storm
' Side slopes
Swale length
Bob Helms Dumpster Pad
John Vilas
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September 30, 2010
2 (Ie.s s Sw,.le Al
6,495.00 ft2
2,703.00 ft
41.6%%
0.62 inch
0.62 in
7.50 in/hr
0.90 ft3/sec
4.50 ft/sec
x
x
(Y or N)

ft
y (Y or N)
2.00 ft/sec
3.00 :1
71.00 ft
insufficient maximum velocity.
Insufficient side slopes. Max is 5:1.
Insufficient swale length.
Form SW401-Grassed Swale-Rev.3
Permit Number:
(to be provided by DWQ)
Swale Characteristics
' Swale Shape: Enter an 'Y' in the appropriate cell below:
Trapezoidal
Parabolic x
V-shaped
Width of the bottom of the swale ft
Width of the top of the swale 4.00 ft
Additional Information
Is the swale sized for all runoff from ultimate build-out? y (Y or N) OK
Is the BMP located in a proposed drainage easement with a
recorded access easement to a public Right of Way (ROW)? y (Y or N) OK
' What is the distance from the bottom of the swale to the SHWT? 8.00 ft OK
What is the ground level elevation? 3,232.00 fmsl
What is the elevation of the bottom of the swale? 3
231
00 fmsl
' What is the SHWT elevation? ,
.
3,223.00 fmsl
What is the longitudinal slope of the swale? 2.00% OK
What is the depth of freeboard? 0.50 ft OK

Form SW401-Grassed Swale-Rev.3
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1. Plans (1" = 50' or larger) of the entire site showing:
aoy ?? - Design at ultimate build-out,
Off-site drainage (if applicable),
Delineated drainage basins (include Rational C coefficient per basin),
- Swale dimensions (width, length, depth),
-„,,rerv',,, - Maintenance access,
Proposed drainage easement and public right of way (ROW),
Grass species, and
?, - Boundaries of drainage easement.
t?cw-ss Sw?S
2. Plan details (1" = 50' or larger) for the grassed swale showing:
` - Swale dimensions (width, length, depth),
T? - Maintenance access,
G *-15 Proposed drainage easement and public right of way (ROW),
Design at ultimate build-out,
- Grass species,
- Off-site drainage (if applicable),and
Boundaries of drainage easement.
3. Section view of the grassed swale (1" = 20' or larger) showing:
7yr,iwl?,,,; - Side slopes,
Tr 6'-, j 5,, Longitudinal slope,
- Freeboard

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- SHWT level(s)
4. Supporting calculations (including maximum velocity calculations for applicable storms)
5. A copy of the signed and notarized operation and maintenance (0&M) agreement.
6. A copy of the deed restrictions (if required).
SW401-Grassed Swale-Rev.3
APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
This form should be completed by following the instructions provided in Section IV of the JD Form Instructional Guidebook.
SECTION I: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD):
B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
C. PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
State:NC County/parish/borough: Watauga City: Boone
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Lat. 36.216353° N, Long. -81.673896° E.
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Boone Creek
Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TNW) into which the aquatic resource flows: South Fork New River
Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC): New
0 Check if map/diagram of review area and/or potential jurisdictional areas is/are available upon request.
Check if other sites (e.g., offsite mitigation sites, disposal sites, etc... ) are associated with this action and are recorded on a
different JD form.
D. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
Field Determination. Date(s): 8-12-2010
SECTION H: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
A. RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There ON "navigable waters of the U.S." within Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the
review area. [Required]
Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide.
Waters are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce.
Explain:
B. CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There _ _ "waters of the U.S." within Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 328) in the review area. [Required]
1. Waters of the U.S.
a. Indicate presence of waters of U.S. in review area (check all that apply): r
9 TNWs, including territorial seas
Wetlands adjacent to TNWs
Relatively permanent waterS2 (RPWs) that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands adjacent to non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Impoundments of jurisdictional waters
Isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, including isolated wetlands
b. Identify (estimate) size of waters of the U.S. in the review area:
Non-wetland waters: 641inear feet: 2width (ft) and/or acres.
Wetlands: 0.013 acres.
' c. Limits (boundaries) of jurisdiction based on F9&7
aDFlk?ra?x
Elevation of established OHWM (if known):
2. Non-regulated waters/wetlands (check if applicable):3
' Potentially jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands were assessed within the review area and determined to be not jurisdictional.
Explain:
' Boxes checked below shall be supported by completing the appropriate sections in Section III below.
' 2 For purposes of this form, an RPW is defined as a tributary that is not a TNW and that typically flows year-round or has continuous flow at least "seasonally"

' SECTION III: CWA ANALYSIS
A. TNWs AND WETLANDS ADJACENT TO TNWs
' The agencies will assert jurisdiction over TNWs and wetlands adjacent to TNWs. If the aquatic resource is a TNW, complete
Section HI.A.1 and Section M.D.I. only; if the aquatic resource is a wetland adjacent to a TNW, complete Sections III.A.1 and 2
and Section III.D.1.; otherwise, see Section HIM below.
' 1. TNW
Identify TNW:
Summarize rationale supporting determination:
2. Wetland adjacent to TNW
Summarize rationale supporting conclusion that wetland is "adjacent'
B. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIBUTARY (THAT IS NOT A TNW) AND ITS ADJACENT WETLANDS (IF ANY):
' This section summarizes information regarding characteristics of the tributary and its adjacent wetlands, if any, and it helps
determine whether or not the standards for jurisdiction established under Rapanos have been met.
The agencies will assert jurisdiction over non-navigable tributaries of TNWs where the tributaries are "relatively permanent
' waters" (RPWs), i.e. tributaries that typically flow year-round or have continuous flow at least seasonally (e.g., typically 3
months). A wetland that directly abuts an RPW is also jurisdictional. If the aquatic resource is not a TNW, but has year-round
(perennial) flow, sldp to Section IILD.2. If the aquatic resource is a wetland directly abutting a tributary with perennial flow,
skip to Section IILD.4.
' A wetland that is adjacent to but that does not directly abut an RPW requires a significant nexus evaluation. Corps districts and
EPA regions will include in the record any available information that documents the existence of a significant nexus between a
relatively permanent tributary that is not perennial (and its adjacent wetlands if any) and a traditional navigable water, even
though a significant nexus finding is not required as a matter of law.
If the waterbodya is not an RPW, or a wetland directly abutting an RPW, a JD will require additional data to determine if the
waterbody has a significant nexus with a TNW. If the tributary has adjacent wetlands, the significant nexus evaluation must
' consider the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands. This significant nexus evaluation that combines, for
analytical purposes, the tributary and all of its adjacent wetlands is used whether the review area identified in the JD request is
the tributary, or its adjacent wetlands, or both. If the JD covers a tributary with adjacent wetlands, complete Section IILB.1 for
the tributary, Section III.B.2 for any onsite wetlands, and Section IILB3 for all wetlands adjacent to that tributary, both onsite
t and ofI'site. The determination whether a significant nexus exists is determined in Section III.C below.
1. Characteristics of non-TNWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNW
' (i) General Area Conditions:
Watershed size: 8acres
Drainage area: 8 ;acres
Average annual rainfall: 47 inches
' Average annual snowfall: 21 inches
(ii) Physical Characteristics:
(a) Relationship with TNW
' ? Tributary flows directly into TNW.
® Tributary flows through 2 tributaries before entering TNW.
Project waters are 2-5 river miles from TNW.
' Project waters are 1(or less) river miles from RPW.
Project waters are 1 ?Or ifts) aerial (straight) miles from TNW.
Project waters are 1 `(or.less) aerial (straight) miles from RPW.
Project waters cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain: no.
Identify flow route to TNWS: UT-Boone Creek to UT2-Boone Creek to Winkler Creek to South Fork New River.
Tributary stream order, if known: first.
' a Note that the Instructional Guidebook contains additional information regarding swales, ditches, washes, and erosional features enerall and in
West. g y the and
5 Flow route can be described by identifying, e.g., tributary a, which flows through the review area, to flow into tributary b, which then flows into TNW.
' (b) General Tributary Characteristics (check all that apply):
Tributary is: ® Natural
? Artificial (man-made). Explain:
Manipulated (man-altered). Explain: piped above and below site.
Tributary properties with respect to top of bank (estimate):
Average width: 3 feet
' Average depth:.5 feet
Average side slopes: 3:1 .
' Primary tributary substrate composition (check all that apply):
® Silts ® Sands ? Concrete
? Cobbles ® Gravel ? Muck
? Bedrock ? Vegetation. Type/0% cover:
? Other. Explain:
Tributary condition/stability [e.g., highly eroding, sloughing banks]. Explain: stable.
Presence of run/riffle/pool complexes. Explain: no, minimal flow and short distance.
' Tributary geometry: Relatively straight
Tributary gradient (approximate average slope): 2 %
(c) Flow:
' Tributary provides for: Intermittent but not seasonal flow
Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year: 11-20
Describe flow regime: intermittent summer and dry periods more regular winter.
Other information on duration and volume:
' Surface flow is: Discrete. Characteristics:
Subsurface flow: Unknown. Explain findings:
' ? Dye (or other) test performed:
Tributary has (check all that apply):
® Bed and banks
' ? OHWM6 (check all indicators that apply):
? clear, natural line impressed on the bank ® the presence of litter and debris
® changes in the character of soil ? destruction of terrestrial vegetation
? shelving ? the presence of wrack line
' ? vegetation matted down, bent, or absent ® sediment sorting
? leaf litter disturbed or washed away ® scour
® sediment deposition ? multiple observed or predicted flow events
? water staining ? abrupt change in plant community
? other (list):
? Discontinuous OHWM.7 Explain:
If factors other than the OHWM were used to determine lateral extent of CWA jurisdiction (check all that apply):
' ? High Tide Line indicated by: ? Mean High Water Mark indicated by:
? oil or scum line along shore objects ? survey to available datum;
? fine shell or debris deposits (foreshore) ? physical markings;
? physical markings/characteristics ? vegetation lines/changes in vegetation types.
' ? tidal gauges
? other (list):
(iii) Chemical Characteristics:
' Characterize tributary (e.g., water color is clear, discolored, oily film; water quality; general watershed characteristics, etc.).
Explain: minimal flow observed pools cloudy.
Identify specific pollutants, if known: urban runoff.
' 6A natural or man-made discontinuity in the OHWM does not necessarily sever jurisdiction (e.g., where the stream temporarily flows underground, or where
the OHWM has been removed by development or agricultural practices). Where there is a break in the OHWM that is unrelated to the waterbody's flow
regime (e.g., flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert), the agencies will look for indicators of flow above and below the break.
7Ibid.
i
' (iv) Biological Characteristics. Channel supports (check all that apply):
? Riparian corridor. Characteristics (type, average width):
® Wetland fringe. Characteristics: spring seep.
? Habitat for:
' ? Federally Listed species. Explain findings.
? Fish/spawn areas. Explain findings:
? Other environmentally-sensitive species. Explain findings:
? Aquaticlwildlife diversity. Explain findings:
' 2. Characteristics of wetlands adjacent to non-TNW that flow directly or indirectly into TNW
' (i) Physical Characteristics:
(a) General Wetland Characteristics:
Properties:
Wetland size:.013acres
' Wetland type. Explain:riparian seep/spring.
Wetland quality. Explain:good.
Project wetlands cross or serve as state boundaries. Explain:
' (b) General Flow Relationship with Non-
Flow is: >ln MW"'a'nt i4. Explain:
Surface flow is: OverlaQd s7reetiow
' Characteristics:
Subsurface flow: IInlmo¢n. Explain findings.
? Dye (or other) test performed:
' (c) Wetland Adiacencv Determination with Non-TNW
® Directly abutting
? Not directly abutting
' ? Discrete wetland hydrologic connection. Explain:
? Ecological connection. Explain:
? Separated by berm/barrier. Explain:
' (d) Proximi (Relationship) to TWW
Project wetlands are Z~S river miles from TNW.
Project waters are 14or.If aerial (straight) miles from TNW.
Flow is from W,etl?md t -6 ;"
Estimate approximate location of wetland as within the year-or gates floodplain.
(ii) Chemical Characteristics:
Characterize wetland system (e.g., water color is clear, brown, oil film on surface; water quality; general watershed
' characteristics; etc.). Explain: clear.
Identify specific pollutants, if known: none.
(iii) Biological Characteristics. Wetland supports (check all that apply):
Riparian buffer. Characteristics (type, average width): 15 feet.
® Vegetation typelpercent cover. Explain:herbaceous.
® Habitat for:
? Federally Listed species. Explain findings:
' ? Fish/spawn areas. Explain findings:
? Other environmentally-sensitive species. Explain findings:
® Aquatictwildlife diversity. Explain findings:
' 3. Characteristics of all wetlands adjacent to the tributary (if any)
All wetland(s) being considered in the cumulative analysis: '
Approximately ( .013 ) acres in total are being considered in the cumulative analysis.

' For each wetland, specify the following:
Directly abuts? (Y/N) Size (in acres) Directly abuts? (Y/N) Size (in acres)
y .013
' Summarize overall biological, chemical and physical functions being performed: minimal flow support and habitat.
' C. SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERMINATION
A significant nexus analysis will assess the flow characteristics and functions of the tributary itself and the functions performed
' by any wetlands adjacent to the tributary to determine if they significantly affect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity
of a TNW. For each of the following situations, a significant nexus exists if the tributary, in combination with all of its adjacent
wetlands, has more than a speculative or insubstantial effect on the chemical, physical and/or biological integrity of a TNW.
Considerations when evaluating significant nexus include, but are not limited to the volume, duration, and frequency of the flow
of water in the tributary and its proximity to a TNW, and the functions performed by the tributary and all its adjacent
' wetlands. It is not appropriate to determine significant nexus based solely on any specific threshold of distance (e.g. between a
tributary and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the TNW). Similarly, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or
outside of a floodplain is not solely determinative of significant nexus.
Draw connections between the features documented and the effects on the TNW, as identified in the Rapanos Guidance and
discussed in the Instructional Guidebook Factors to consider include, for example:
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to carry pollutants or flood waters to
TNWs, or to reduce the amount of pollutants or flood waters reaching a TNW?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide habitat and lifecycle support functions for fish and
other species, such as feeding, nesting, spawning, or rearing young for species that are present in the TNW?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that
support downstream foodwebs?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have other relationships to the physical, chemical, or
biological integrity of the TNW?
Note: the above list of considerations is not inclusive and other functions observed or known to occur should be documented
below:
1. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain
findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary itself, then go to Section III.D:
2. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW and its adjacent wetlands, where the non-RPW flows directly or indirectly into
TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its
adjacent wetlands, then go to Section M.D:
3. Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RPW but that do not directly abut the RPW. Explain findings of
presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to
Section III.D:
D. DETERMINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS. THE SUBJECT WATERS/WETLANDS ARE (CHECK ALL
THAT APPLY):
I. TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that apply and provide size estimates in review area:
TNWs: linear feet width (ft), Or, acres.
Wetlands adjacent to TNWs: acres.
2. RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
Tributaries of TNWs where tributaries typically flow year-round are jurisdictional. Provide data and rationale indicating that
tributary is perennial:
Tributaries of TNW where tributaries have continuous flow "seasonally" (e.g., typically three months each year) are
jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section III.B. Provide rationale indicating that tributary flows
seasonally:
NC Division of Water Quality -Methodology for Identification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams and Their Origins v. 4.1
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.1 1,566 14 (w?S
Date:
0 t 2 Project/Site: S Latitude:
Evaluator: County: Longitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent S
a Determination (circle one) Other Y
if>_ 19 or perennial if>_ 30' t phemera ntermittent Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
it
in. %Jcvn wi P11010 9Y (subtotal =
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank Absent Weak Moderate Strong

2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg p

)

1
2
3
3. in-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool 2 3
,
ripple-pool sequence 1 2 3
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1
5. Active/relict floodplain 2 3

0 1
6. Depositional bars or benches 2 3
® 1
7. Recent alluvial deposits 2 3
0 1
8_ Headcuts 2 3
1
9. Grade control
2
3
10. Natural valley 0.5 1 1.5

11. Second or greater order channel 0.5
1
1.5
a artificial ditches are not ratari- eoo o _ Yes = 3
B. H
' 12. Pre
13. Iror
14. Les
' 15. Sec
16. Org
17. Soil
C.`Bio
41
North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1
rmb [4 (IM S
Date: 12 lo
T
Evaluator: n^
Project:
Latitude:
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30
Site: ('06; G Longitude-
- - : l?zs
County: rr``, G Other
?V ??\.Lt (J'. e.9. Quad Name: P_)CZ><W_
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal=
1 a. Continuous bed and bank Absent v Weak Moderate Strong

2. Sinuosity 0

00

1

2

3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence
1 2 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 2 3
7. Braided channel
(0) 1 2 3

8. Recent alluvial deposits
a
0 1
0 2 3
9
Natural levees
09

1 2 3
10. Headcuts 2 3
11. Grade controls 1
0
5 I 2 3
12. Natural valley or drainageway i
0 . 1 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing 0.5 ( 15
USGS or NRCS map or other documented
= 0
evidence. I Yes = 3
a Man-made ditches are not rated;; see discussions in manual

B. Hydrology (Subtotal = lam, 5 )
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or
Water in channel -- dry or growing season
0 3

16. Leaflitter 2 3

IT Sediment on plants or debris
I 1
0.5
0
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines)
19
H y0
I I 1
1 1.5
.
ydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? v
No =O I Y
? 1-5
C. Biology (Subtotal=
50 ?
!?
20°. Fibrous roots in channel
21°
3
2
. Rooted plants in channel 1 0
22. Crayfish 3 2 ?
L/ 0
23. Bivalves 0.5 1 1.5
24. Fish 1 2 3
25. Amphibians
? 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0
0
0 5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton
CO) .5 1 1.5
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 2 3
.
29 °. Wetland plants in streambed .
0 0.5 1
5
° Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, I tem 29 foc0usesdo - .
0.75 O = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other = 0
esence of a aq quatic c o or wetland plants.
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.) Sketch:
WETLAND DELINEATION DATA FORM
Pro'ecUSite
DA IicanbOwner:
Investigators: ounty: CA_
State: -
Wetland
Community LD.: Plot LD.: Nr?tt w'Mland
Do normal circumstances exist on the site'? community LD.: Plot LD.:
Significant disturbance at Do normal circumstances exist on the site'?
( ypical situation)'. Significant disturbance (at)Pical situation)'?
Is this a potential problem area?
Is this a potential problem arca'>
Vegetation
Dominant S ecies Stratum Vegetation
Indicator Dominant Species.
Stratum Indicator
Percent of dominants OBL. PACW or FAC'
Remarks: Percent ofdominanls 0131.. I AC'W or PAC'
Remarks:
Hydrolo<--v
Field Observations: Depth of Surface Water
Depth to Free
Water Hydrology
Field Observations: Depth ol'Surface Water
(in
)
Depth to Saturated Soil (in.)
-
??? .
Depth to Free Water _ (in )

Primar Indicators --

Secondar Indicators

Depth to Sat
Saturated Soil -(m.)

Inundated
Oxidized Rhizosphcres Primary Indicat ors
Secondary Indicators
Saturated <12"
Water-stained leaves Inundated Oxidized Rhizosphcres

Water arks
Local soil survey data Saturated <12"
Water-stained leaves
Sediment Deposits V' F
AC-neutral test Water Marks Local ,oil survey data

Drainage Patterns
Other (Remarks) Sediment De
Deposits
I'AC'-neutral test
Remarks: Drainage Patterns
Remarks: Other (Remarks)
I 'All

Soil Ma Unit Name: Soils
Soils
Profile Descri tion: Soil Ma Unit Name:
Depth Matrix Mottle Profile Descri lion:
(inches.) Horizon Color Colors Texture
Uepth hes.) Ho Matrix Mottle
rizon C
olor Colors Texture
Hydric Soil Indicators
Fiistos°I Concretions Hydric Soil Indicators
Histic E i edon
? p
Sulfdic Odor
Organic Content (sandy) liislc?sol
I listic li i edon
p p
Concretions

Aquic Moisture Regime Organic streaking
o (sandy)
Local Ilydric Suits List
Sulfidic Odor Organic Content sand
(' )
Organic streaking (sandy)
Reducin, Conditions

Gleyed or l,ow-Chroma
National li dric So
ils List A uic Moisture Re?intc
Rcducin??
Conditions Local Iiydric Soils List

Remarks: Other (Remarks)
Gleyed
low-Chroma National Hydric Soils List
s
Remarks: her (Remarks)
Wetland Determination
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present'?
Wetland Hydrology Prccent'?
Hydric Soils Present's
Is this Samplmo Point Within a Wetland'?
Remarks:
Wetland Determi
I lydrophytic Vegetation Present'?
Welland Iydrology Present?
I lydrie Soils Present?
Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
Remarks: