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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: ®2 ® /2
ProjecttSite: V-2525?
Latitude: '56,147%1
Evaluator: A GK^ia
county: Cole
longitude -`i 733237
Total Points: !j ^t
Stream Determi ircle one)
Other
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Stream is at least intermittent d\ [ �r
Ephemeral rmitt t Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
if 2:19 or perennial Ba 30'
1
2
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal= L `1
)
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
3
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple- del secluence
0
1
1.5
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
1,5
3
5. Active /relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
3
8. Headcuts
25. Algae
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
26. Wetland plants in streambed
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal= 5S
12. Presence of Basefiow
0
1
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
2
0
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.
1
1,5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
C. Biology (Subtotal= ICA{______)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23, Crayfish
0
0.5
L5
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 b
*perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: