20110555 Ver 1_401 Application_20110611

Strickland, Bev
From: Homewood, Sue
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:38 PM
To: Dennison, Laurie; Strickland, Bev
Subject: courtesy copy
Attachments: D00060911-001.tif; Long HopePlans.pdf
Can you enter into BIMS please.
Sue Homewood
NC DENR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
A ADAMS - HEATH ENGINEERING, INC.
CIVIL - ENVIRONMENTAL
May 31, 2011
Ms. Tasha L. McCormick
Regulatory Specialist
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers-Wilmington District
151 Patton .Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Re: Long Hope Lake Sediment Removal
Ashe County, North Carolina
Dear Ms. McCormick:
JUN 0 6
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Please find enclosed the original and one copy of the Pre-Construction Notification for the above
referenced project. The project involves removing sediment from Long Hope Lake. Per our
previous phone conversation, we understand that Nationwide Permit 3 would apply. By copy of
this letter, we are also providing courtesy copies of the PCN to NCDENR-DWQ and the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Long Hope Lake is located in Ashe County near the community of Creston. The lake is
approximately 5 acres and is believed to have been constructed 50-60 years ago.
The lake was recently inadvertently drained due to a leaking outlet stricture that has since been
repaired. While the lake is drained and before refilling, the owners want to remove the sediment
that has built up over the years. A private contractor will be hired by the Owner to remove the
sediment. Three spoil sites are located within approximately one mile south of the lake.
If you have any questions or need more information, please let us know.
Sincerely,
ADAMS-HIATII ENGINEERING, INC.
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Kevin Heath, P.E.
Cc: Sue Homewood, NCDENR-DWQ
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107-2241
North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Western Piedmont region Coordinator
3855 Idlewild Road
Kernersville, NC 27284-91.80
James Doughton, Long Hope, Inc.
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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form
_ A. Applicant Information
1. Processing
1a. Type(s) of approval sought from the [j Section 404 Permit ? Section 10 Permit
Corps:
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or General Permit (GP) number:
1b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 3 --
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?- es ? 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
le. Is this notification solely for the record - For the record only for DWQ 401 For the record only for Corps Permit:
because written approval is not required? Certification:
jMNo
-plyes ® Yes - ? NO --- -
1f. _
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Is payment into a mitigation bank or in-lieu fee program proposed for mitigation ? Yes ® No
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in-lieu
fee program.
l g- Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1 h ? Yes ® No
below.
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)? ? Yes ® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project: Long Hope Lake Sediment Removal
2b. County: - a
2c. Nearest municipality / town: Ashe
Creston _
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2d. Subdivision name: NA
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state NA ^ _- ^- - JUN 0 9 2011
project no:
3. Owner Information - ?ENR ° nVAt?
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed: Long Hope, Inc. star ?a+?ch „-
3b. Deed Book and Page No. Deed Book G-5 Page 0005
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if James H. Doughton
applicable):
3d. Street address: 2724 Cambridge Road
3e. City, state, zip: Raleigh, NC 27608
3f. Telephone no.: 919-669-3706
3g. Fax no.: - -- NA - - - - -
3h. Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
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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: Kevin Heath, P.E. - -
5b. Business name
(if applicable): Adams-Heath Engineering, Inc. -?
5c. Street address: 119 North Main Street
5d. City, state, zip. Galax, VA 24333
5e. Telephone no.: 276-236-4588 -
5f. Fax no.: 276-236-0458 -
5g, Email address: [e-mail]
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification ------
1a Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID): 03084-033
Latitude: 36.403528 Longitude: - 81.62369
1 b. Site coordinates {in decimal degrees): (DD_DDDDDD) (-DD.DDDDDD)
1c. Property size: 23.5 acres
2. Surface Waters _-----
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to Long Hope Creek, Three Top Creek
proposed project:
2b. Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water: Tr
2c. River basin: _-^ -f- -?- 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:
Lake is currently drained due to leak in outlet structure which has been repaired. The lakebed is now exposed sediment.
Owner wants to remove sediment from lake while it is drained. Lake is part of a nature conservancy that maintains Long
Hope Creek as a trout fishery.
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3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
4.9 acre lake

3c. _
List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property:
1100 ft (this includes length of lake)

3d. -!
Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Lake is currently drained due to leak in outlet structure which has been repaired. Owner wants to remove sediment from
lake before refilling it.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Long Hope Creek currently meanders thru the lakebed. Excavate temporary stream diversion channel down to bedrock
along north shoreline from existing riser structure to lake inlet. Turn stream through the channel to keep water away from
the south side of the lakebed. Install temporary construction entrances to lakebed. Temporary seed the exposed
lakebed sediments to establish protective vegetation layer. Excavate lakebed sediment using trackhoe and/or excavator
& haul w/ dump trucks to spoil sites. At completion of sediment removal, the existing riser outlet structure is to be closed
and the lake allowed to refill.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations _
_
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property / ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments:

4b. _
If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
? preliminary ? Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas? Agency/Consultant Company:
Name (if known): 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 ? Yes ® No ? Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions.
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
C. Proposed Impacts Inventory -
1. Impacts Summary
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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.
2b. 2c. _ 2d. 2e. 2f.
Type of jurisdiction
Wetland impact
number -- Type of impact Type of wetland Forested (Corps - 404, 10 Area of impact
other) (acres)
DWQ - non-404
Permanent (P) or (if known) ,
Tem ora T
? Yes ---- .. ?
? Corps ? --
W1 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
? Yes ? Corps
W2 ? P ? T ? No ? OWQ - ..-_....--
? Yes ? Corps
W3 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
- ? Yes~- ? Corps
W4 ? P ? T ? No ? DWQ
^ ? Yes ? Corps
? T
W5 ? P ? No
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? DWQ -----------
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-- - ? Yes ? Corps
? P ? T
W6 ? No ? DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments: _---
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a. 3b. 3c.
Stream impact Type of impact Stream name 3d.
Perennial 3e. 3f.
Type of jurisdiction Average
t 3g.
Impact
length
number -
Permanent (P) or (PER) or
intermittent ream
(Corps - 404, 10 s
DWQ - non-404, width (linear
Temporary (T) (INT)? _ other) (feet) feet) -
S1 ? PST remove sediment
from lakebed Long Hope Creek ® PER
? INT ® Corps
? DWQ _ 15 800
? PER ? Corps
S2 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
V ? PER ? Corps
S3 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ
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? PER ? Corps
S4 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ _
? PER ? Corps
S5 ? P ? T ? INT ? DWQ_ _
T _ ? PER ? Corps
S6 ? P ? T ? INT ? D_WQ
3h. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i rnmmP.ntc- Al work is within the lakebed, no other stream impacts
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below)
4a. 4b. -.v. 4c. 4d. 4e.
Open water Name of waterbody
impact number - (if applicable) Type of impact Waterbody type Area of impact (acres)
Permanent (P) or
Temporary
01 ?P?T
02 ? PEI T
J03 ? P ? T - - - - --- ??.?_ -._ -
04 ? P ? T --
4f. Total open water impacts _____.--._.---------
4g. Comments: -----
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below. --
5a. 5b. 5c. 5d. 5e.
Wetland Impacts (acres) Stream Impacts (feet) Upland
Pond ID Proposed use or purpose _ T - (acres)
number of pond Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded Filled Excavated Flooded
P 1'
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
re uire mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
below. if an impacts
.
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
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or for Stream name mitigation (square feet) (square feet)
Temporary (T) impact re wired?
?Yes
B1 ?P?T _?_No - -
?Yes
B2 ?P?T ? No
- ? Yes
B3 ? P ? T ? No
6h. Total buffer impacts
Ri rnmmantQ-
_ -
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
D. impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization ---
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project.
Propose to minimize sediment impact to stream by diverting through a channel outside of sediment removal area. _
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.

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Propose to minimize sediment impact to stream by diverting through a channel outside of sediment removal area.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for ? Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply): ? DWQ ? Corps
_ ? Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this ? Payment to in-lieu fee program
project?
? 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 i
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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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 ? Yes ® No
buffer mitigation?
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required.
-- - -'

Zone 6c.
Reason for impact 6d. -
Total impact --
Multiplier 6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Zone 1 _ 3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2 1.5 ----
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in-lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
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 [J Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules? _ --
1b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why. ? Yes ? No
Comments:
2. Stormwater Ma""ment Plan _?_- __ - -- -
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project? - 0%
^ -
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan? _ ? Yes ® No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why: The project involves removing sediment
from the lake so no increase in stormwater volume. Spoil material will be placed at waste sites and vegetated, so no
additional stormwater volume.
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
? Certified Local Government
Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
2e ? DWQ Stormwater Program
. ? DWQ 401 Unit
3. _Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
? Phase 11
? NSW
3b. Which of the following locally-implemented stormwater management programs ? USMP
apply (check all that apply): ? Water Supply Watershed
? Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
- ? Coastal counties
? HQW
4a. Which of the following state-implemented stormwater management programs apply ? ORW
(check all that apply): ? Session Law 2006-246
? Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been ? Yes ? No
attached?
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review -- -
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements? ? Yes ? No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met? ? Yes ? No
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the ? Yes ® No
use of public (federal/state) land?
1b. If you answered "yes" to the above, does the project require preparation of an
t
? Yes
? No
e
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or Sta
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes" to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (if so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval El Yes ? No
letter.)
Comments: _- - - -- ----. ^Y
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement) -- --- ----
^ J-__ - _ -__ -_?.
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
d
? Yes
® No
s,
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standar
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 a ccordance with the
most recent DWQ policy. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement) -
4a. Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement) -- _- -
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or ® Yes ? No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act 0 Yes ® No
impacts?
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?. ------ --- -- ? Raleigh
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
? Asheville
5d. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
Bog turtle is listed for Warrensville quad on the Carolina National Heritage Program Topographic Map Search but we
anticipate no impacts. Printout is attached.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat? ? Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
South Atlantic Habitat & Ecosystem Interactive Map
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)

7a. Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation ? Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
USACE link to NC State Historic Preservation Office
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain? ® Yes ? No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements: Long Hope is an existing lake
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
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James H. Doughton r- ``
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Applicant/Agent's Printed Name ApplicantlAgent's Si n ure
ignature is valid only if an authoriza ' letter from the applicant
(Agent's Date
is provided.}
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PCN Form - Version 1.3 December 10, 2008 Version
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP RECORD SEARCH RESULTS
Search, Criteria: [Topo Map Name is like 'warrensville] [Any Scientific Name] [Common Name is like
'bog turtle'] [Any State Rank] [Any Global Rank] [Any Name Category] [Any Protection Status]
Records _Returned: [Vertebrate Animal: 1] [Total; 11
Name Scientific _Name State Federal State Global map
Category, (click for map) Common, Name Status Status Rank Rank Top_,Map Status_
Vertebrate Glyptemys
Animal muhlenbergi Bog Turtle T T(S/A) S2 G3 Warrensville Current
Explanation of codes NC_Tapographic,Ma_p Index
Results current as of Tuesday, 31 May 2011 @ 07:37:17 EDST
NORTH CAROLINA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNING AND CONSERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
1601 MSC
RALEIGH NC 27699-1601
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP RECORD SEARCH RESULTS
Search _Criteria.:_ [Topo Map Name is like 'baldwingap] [Any Scientific Name] [Common Name is like
'bog turtle'] [Any State Rank] [Any Global Rank] [Any Name Category] [Any Protection Status]
Records _Returned__ [Total: 0)
Name Scientific. Name State Federal State Global Topo Map
Common Name
Category (click for map) Status Status Rank Rank Map Status
Explanation of codes NC Topographic Map Index
Results current as of Tuesday, 31 May 2011 @ 07:38:05 EDST
NORTH CAROLINA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNING AND CONSERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
1601 MSC
RALEIGti NC 27699-1601
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Endangered Species, Threatened Species,Federal Species of
Concern, and Candidate Species,
Ashe County, North Carolina
Updated: 09-22-2010
Common Name Scientific name Federal Record Status
Status
Vertebrate:
Allegheny woodrat Neotoma magister FSC Current
Appalachian Bewick's wren Thryomanes bewickii altus FSC Historic
Appalachian cottontail Sylvilagus obscures FSC Current
Bog turtle Clemmys niuhlenbergii T (S/A) Current
Golden-winged warbler Vermivora chrysoptera FSC Current
Hellbender Cryptobranchus alleganiensis FSC Current
Kanawha minnow Phenacobius teretulus FSC Current
Pygmy salamander Desmognathus wrighti FSC Historic
Red crossbill (Southern Loxia curvirostra FSC Current
Appalachian)
Invertebrate:
Diana fritillary (butterfly) Speyeria liana FSC Current
Gammon's stenelmis riffle beetle Stenelrnis gammoni FSC Historic
Green floater Lasmigona subviridis FSC Current
Grizzled skipper Pyrgus wyandot FSC Current
Midget snaketail Ophiogomphus howei FSC Current
Regal fritillary (butterfly) Speyeria idalia FSC Historic
Vascular Plant:
Appalachian oak fern Gymnocarpium appalachianuin FSC Current
Bl cc idge_goldemod Solidago spithamaea T Current
Bog blue grass Poa paludigena FSC Current
Butternut Juglans cinerea FSC Current
Cuthbert turtlehead Chelone cuthberth FSC Current
Darlington's spurge Euphorbia purpurea FSC Current
Gray's lily Lilium grayi FSC Current
Gray's saxifrage Saxifraga caroliniana FSC Current
l Teller's blazing star Liatris helleri T Current
Large-leaved Grass-of- Parnassia grandifolia FSC Current
Parnassus
Roan inor.intain T luet Hedyotis purpurea var. montana E Current
Spreading areas Geum radiatum E Current
Swamp pink Helonias bullata T Current
Tall larkspur Delphinium exaltatum FSC Current
Torrey's Mountain-mint Pycnanthernum torrei FSC Historic
Virbin.i?t _spraea Spiraea virginiana T Current
Nonvascular Plant:
Lichen:
Bluff mountain reindeer leichen Cladonia psoromica FSC Current
Rock _gnoil c 1ic11en, Gymnoderma lineare E Current
Definitions of Federal Status Codes:
E = endangered. A taxon "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range."
T = threatened. A taxon "likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range."
C = candidate. A taxon under consideration for official listing for which there is sufficient information
to support listing. (Formerly "C1" candidate species.)
BGPA =Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. See below.
FSC = federal species of concern. A species under consideration for listing, for which there is
insufficient information to support listing at this time. These species may or may not be listed in the
future, and many of these species were formerly recognized as "C2" candidate species.
T(S/A) = threatened due to similarity of appearance. A taxon that is threatened due to similarity of
appearance with another listed species and is listed for its protection. Taxa listed as T(S/A) are not
biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. See below.
EXP = experimental population. A taxon listed as experimental (either essential or nonessential).
Experimental, nonessential populations of endangered species (e.g., red wolf) are treated as threatened
species on public land, for consultation purposes, and as species proposed for listing on private land.
P = proposed. Taxa proposed for official listing as endangered or threatened will be noted as "PE" or
"PT", respectively.
Bald andGolden _Eaele Protection Act (BGPA):
In the July 9, 2007 Federal Register( 72:37346-37372), the bald eagle was declared recovered, and
removed (de-listed) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered wildlife. This delisting took
effect August 8,2007. After delisting, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (Eagle Act) (16 U.S.C.
668-668d) becomes the primary law protecting bald eagles. The Eagle Act prohibits take of bald and
golden eagles and provides a statutory definition of "take" that includes "disturb". The USFWS has
developed National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to provide guidance to land managers,
landowners, and others as to how to avoid disturbing bald eagles. For mor information, visit
b,ttp //www.fws.gotr/nii.gratorvbirds/baldeagle.litm.
Threatened due to similaritx of appearance(T(S/A));.
In the November 4, 1997 Federal Register (55822-55825), the northern population of the bog turtle
(from New York south to Maryland) was listed as T (threatened), and the southern population (from
Virginia south to Georgia) was listed as T(S/A) (threatened due to similarity of appearance). The T(S/A)
designation bans the collection and interstate and international commercial trade of bog turtles from the
southern population. The T(S/A) designation has no effect on land management activities by private
landowners in North Carolina, part of the southern population of the species. In addition to its official
status as T(S/A), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers the southern population of the bog turtle
as a Federal species of concern due to habitat loss.
Definitions of Record Status:
Current - the species has been observed in the county within the last 50 years.
Historic - the species was last observed in the county more than 50 years ago.
Obscure - the date and/or location of observation is uncertain.
Incidental/migrant - the species was observed outside of its normal range or habitat.
Probable/potential - the species is considered likely to occur in this county based on the proximity of
known records (in adjacent counties), the presence of potentially suitable habitat, or both.
Outlet Structure a, Lower End of Lake
Long Hope Creek - Just Upstream of Lake
Upper Reaches of Lake Bed - Primarily Leaf Litter
Proposed Leaf Litter Waste Area - Between Old Road Grade & Stream