20190506_Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination_20130515

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PAT MCCRORY
GOB -TRNOR
May 14, 2013
Mr. Andy Williams
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Raleigh Regulatory Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive
Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Re: Request for a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination
TIP 4 13-5349
Alamance County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Williams:
ANTHONY J. TATA
SECRET. -kRY
The N.C. Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) requests a Preliminary Jurisdictional
Determination for the referenced bridge replacement project located in Alamance
County. Our consultant, Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA) delineated two
perennial streams (Little Alamance Creek and SB) and one intermittent stream (SC)
within the project study area on March 21, 2013. No wetlands occur within the study
area. NCDOT would also like to request a field verification meeting to confirm the
stream determination of SC and discuss mitigation ratios for the jurisdictional features. A
table summarizing the jurisdictional feature is provided below.
Jurisdictional characteristics of streams in the studv area
To assist in your evaluation, the following information for each bridge project is included
in this submittal:
MAILING ADDRESS: LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TELEPHONE: [phone] CENTURY CENTER, BUILDING B
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT FAX: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27610
RALEIGH NC 27699 -1548 WEBSITE:NCDOT.GOV
Length
NCDWQ
USACE
Compensatory
Map ID
(ft.)
Classification
Rating
Stream
Mitigation Required
Assessment
Little
45
57
Alamance
231
Perennial
Yes - proposed 2:1
Creek
SB
213
Perennial
30.5
54
Yes - proposed 2:1
SC
421
Intermittent
24
26
Yes - proposed 1:1
To assist in your evaluation, the following information for each bridge project is included
in this submittal:
MAILING ADDRESS: LOCATION:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TELEPHONE: [phone] CENTURY CENTER, BUILDING B
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS UNIT FAX: [phone] BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH NC 27610
RALEIGH NC 27699 -1548 WEBSITE:NCDOT.GOV

• Data Forms
• Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Forms
• NCDWQ Stream Identification Forms
• USACE Stream Quality Assessment Worksheets
• Figures
• Figure 1 —Project Vicinity Map
• Figure 2 — Project Study Area Map (USGS Quad)
• Figure 3 — Jurisdictional Features Map (Aerial)
• Figure 4 — NRCS Soil Survey Map (Alamance County)
A description of the proposed project is provided below.
TIP# B -5349: NCDOT proposes to replace bridge number 173 on SR 1149 (Huffinan
Mill Road) over Little Alamance Creek in Alamance County (Figure 1).
Three jurisdictional streams (referenced on Figure 3 as Little Alamance Creek, SB, and
SC) were identified in the project study area. Little Alamance Creek and SB are
perennial features with strong geomorphologic, hydrologic, and biological characteristics.
Mitigation for impacts to these features would be proposed at 2:1. SC is a marginal
intermittent road -side channel that flows through a culvert prior to its confluence with
Little Alamance Creek. Upstream of the culvert the feature has unconsolidated
ephemeral flows with more concentrated, intermittent flow on the downstream reach of
the culvert. This channel was observed to have weak geomorphologic characteristics
with moderate hydrologic and biological characteristics. No macrobenthos were
observed in this channel. This feature scored 24.0 points on the NCDWQ Stream
Identification form. Mitigation for impacts to this feature would be proposed at 1:1.
If there is any additional information you need to assist in the processing of this
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919)
707 -6111 [e-mail].
Sincerely,
t7asnr PWalao
Jason Dilday
Environmental Program Consultant
Natural Environment Section
Enclosures
Cc: Rachelle Beauregard, NCDOT —NES
Amy Euliss, NCDWQ

TIP# B -5349
ATTACHMENT
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD):
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
NCDOT — Natural Environment Section
ATTN: Jason Dilday
1598 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1598
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES
AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State-NC County /parish /borough: Alamance City: Burlington
Center coordinates of site (lat /long in degree decimal format):
Lat. 36.047900 ° N, Long. 79.5130000 W.
Universal Transverse Mercator: 17
Name of nearest waterbody: Little Alamance Creek
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non - wetland waters: 867 linear feet: 4 -30 width (ft)
Cowardin Class: Riverine
Stream Flow: Perennial (SA,SC), Intermittent (SB)
Wetlands: (none).
Cowardin Class: n/a
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal: n/a
Non - Tidal: n/a
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
❑ Field Determination. Date(s):
1

TIP# B -5349
1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site.
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre- construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non - reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable.
This preliminary JD finds that there "maybe" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
2

TIP# B -5349
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD (check all that apply
- checked items should be included in case file and, where checked and
requested, appropriately reference sources below):
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant:
® Data sheets prepared /submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant.
❑ Office concurs with data sheets /delineation report.
❑ Office does not concur with data sheets /delineation report.
❑ Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
❑ Corps navigable waters' study:
❑ U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
❑ USGS NHD data.
❑ USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
® U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name:
1:24,000 — Gibsonville.
® USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
Alamance County (1960).
❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑ State /Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
❑ 100 -year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum
of 1929)
® Photographs: ® Aerial (Name & Date): NC Orthoimagery Program - 2010.
or ❑ Other (Name & Date):
❑ Previous determination (s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later jurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
Si ature and date of
p rson requestin inary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

TIP# B -5349
Estimated
amount of
Site
Cowardin
Class of aquatic
Latitude
Longitude
aquatic
number
Class
resource
resource in
review area
Little
36.0479
- 79.5129
Riverine
233 linear feet
non - section 10 — non -
Alamance
tidal /non - wetland
Creek (SA)
SB
36.0479
- 79.5137
Riverine
213 linear feet
non - section 10 — non -
tidal /non - wetland
SC
36.0482
- 79.5118
Riverine
421 linear feet
non - section 10 — non -
tidal /non - wetland

ALAMANCE
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TIP Project: B -5349
Bridge #173 on SR1149 over Little Alamance Creek
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Project Study Area
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 25
,a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
TIP# B -5349
Weak
1
Date: 3/21/2013
Project/Site: Little Alamance
Latitude: 36.0479
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
Creek (SA)
1
J. Hartshorn (KHA)
Evaluator:
County: Alamance
Longitude: - 79.5129
L. cooper (KHA)
0
1
Total Points: 45
3
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
Stream Determination
Other
Stream is at least intermittent
Ephemeral Intermitt t Perennial
g. Quad Name: Gibsonville
if ? 19 or perennial if ? 30
0
1
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 25
,a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
Absent
0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
3
Score
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
poolsequence
0
1
2
3
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
3
5. Active /relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
2
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
2
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
0
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 9.5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
0
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
1.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 10.5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL
= 1.5; Other 0
0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Stream SA is Little Alamance Creek as it flows through the study
area. SA is a large perennial channel with a diverse and rocky substrate.
Alluvial deposition has created multiple point bars in the channel meanders.
Wildlife utilization of the channel is high with multiple sets of tracks from
different species observed in the stream banks and point bars. Channel width
is approx. 30' and depth is 5'.

USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT, TIP B -5349 2. Evaluator's name: L. Cooper (KHA), J. Hartshorn (KHA)
3. Date of evaluation: 03/21/2013
5. Name of stream: Little Alamance Creek (SA)
7. Approximate drainage area: 1000 acres
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100'
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
Latitude (ex. 34.872312):
36.0479
4. Time of evaluation: 11:15 am
6. River basin: Cape Fear
8. Stream order: Second Order
10. County: Alamance
12. Subdivision name (if any): n/a
Longitude (ex. 77.556611): - 79.5129
Method location detennined (circle):DiPSOfopo SheetEhrtho (Aerial) Photo /GISE[)ther GIS❑Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Little Alamance Creek is located approximately 1 mile south of 1 -85 at the University Drive Exit.
14. Proposed channel work (if any): n/a
15. Recent weather conditions: No rainfall was recorded by NOAA/NWS within 48 hours prior to field evaluation.
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Sunny and clear, approximately 60 degrees F.
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: ElSeetion 10 FITidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters -Q Nutrient Sensitive Waters _QWater Supply Watershed (I -IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: n/a
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES
21. Estimated watershed land use: 20 % Residential
40 % Forested
22. Bankfull width: 30'
24. Channel slope down center of stream: OFlat (0 to 2 %)
25. Channel sinuosity: _Straight _130eeasional bends
% Commercial 25 % Industrial % Agricultural
5 % Cleared / Logged 10 % Other ( Paved Right -of -Way )
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 5'
_Gentle (2 to 4 %) _E[Moderate (4 to 10 %) _E[Steep ( >10 %)
✓Frequent meander _Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate eeoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same eeoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the eeoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 57 Comments:
Stream SA is Little Alamance Creek as it flows through the study area. SA is a large perennial channel with a diverse and
rocky substrate. Alluvial deposition has created multiple point bars in the channel meanders. Wildlife utilization of the channel is
high with multiple sets of tracks from different species observed in the stream banks and point bars. SA receives runoff from
adjacent gravel operation & discharge sedimentation into the channel is clearly present.
Evaluator's Signature /"''` II /f (< 1)1l (, I'll Date 03/21/2013
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919 - 876 -8441 x 26.

NCDOT, TIP B -5349
Little Alamance Creek (SA)
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
R These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
Date: 3/21/2013
Project/Site: TIP# B -5349
Stream SIB
Latitude: 36.0479
J. Hartshorn (KHA)
Evaluator:
County: Alamance
Longitude: - 79.5137
L. cooper (KHA)
0
1
Total Points: 30.5
'e
2
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
poolsequence
Stream Determination
1
Stream is at least intermittent
Ephemeral Intermitt t Prenni!lOther
g. Quad Name: Gibsonville
if ? 19 or perennial if ? 30
0
1
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 16.5
,a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
Absent
0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
3
Score
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
2
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
poolsequence
0
1
2
3
1
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
3
5. Active /relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
1
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
1
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
1
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
2
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
0
artificial ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
1
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
0.5____
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5____
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
1
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
3
C. Biology Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
0
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL
= 1.5; Other 0
0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Stream SIB is a groundwater influenced channel located within a
topographic crenulation running parallel to Huffman Mill Road. SIB flows over
bedrock at multiple locations, and the substrate is overall rocky. There are
a few points along the evaluated reach where the stream flows subterrain
through established root systems as the channel drops quickly in elevation.
The channel width is approx. 7' with a depth of 4'.

USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT, TIP B -5349 2. Evaluator's name: L. Cooper (KHA), J. Hartshorn (KHA)
3. Date of evaluation: 03/21/2013
5. Name of stream: Stream SB
7. Approximate drainage area: 8 acres
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100,
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
Latitude (ex. 34.872312):
36.0479
4. Time of evaluation: 11:50 am
6. River basin: Cape Fear
8. Stream order: First Order
10. County: Alamance
12. Subdivision name (if any): n/a
Longitude (ex. 77.556611): - 79.5137
Method location detennined (circle):DiPSOfopo SheetEhrtho (Aerial) Photo /GISE[)ther GIS❑Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream SB is located parallel to Huffman Mill Road, approximately 1,500 feet southwest of the large gravel operation.
14. Proposed channel work (if any): n/a
15. Recent weather conditions: No rainfall was recorded by NOAA/NWS within 48 hours prior to field evaluation.
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Sunny and clear, approximately 60 degrees F.
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: ElSeetion 10 FITidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters -Q Nutrient Sensitive Waters _QWater Supply Watershed (I -IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: n/a
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES
21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential
95 % Forested
22. Bankfull width: 7'
24. Channel slope down center of stream: OFlat (0 to 2 %)
25. Channel sinuosity: _Straight _130eeasional bends
% Commercial % Industrial % Agricultural
% Cleared / Logged 5 % Other ( Paved Right -of -Way )
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4'
_Gentle (2 to 4 %) _✓Moderate (4 to 10 %) _E[Steep ( >10 %)
Frequent meander _Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate eeoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same eeoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the eeoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 54 Comments:
Stream SB is a groundwater influenced channel located within a topographic crenulation running parallel to Huffman Mill Road.
SB flows over bedrock at multiple locations, and the substrate is overall rocky. There are a few points along the evaluated
reach where the stream flows subterrain through established root systems as the channel drops quickly in elevation.
Headwater wetlands are present upslope of B, but are offsite based on B- 5349's project study area.
Evaluator's Signature /"''` II /f (< 1)1l (, I'll Date 03/21/2013
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919 - 876 -8441 x 26.

NCDOT, TIP B -5349
Stream SB
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
R These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
2
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form, Version 4.11
Date: 3/21/2013
Project/Site: TIP# B -5349
Stream SC
Latitude: 36.0482
J. Hartshorn (KHA)
Evaluator:
County: Alamance
Longitude: - 79.5118
L. cooper (KHA)
0
1
Total Points: 24
3
1
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
poolsequence
Stream D�Intermitftt�e.5nterennial rcle one)
Other
Stream is at least intermittent
Epheme
e.g. Quad Name: Glbsonvllle
if ? 19 or perennial if ? 30
0
1
A. Geomorphology Subtotal = 10
,a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
Absent
0
Weak
1
Moderate
2
Strong
3
Score
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
1
3. In- channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool, ripple-
poolsequence
0
1
2
3
1
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
2
5. Active /relic floodplain
0
1
2
3
0
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
0
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
0
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
2
9. Grade control
0
0.5
0
1.5
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
]--::l
9.5
1
1.5
0.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
0
artificial ditches are not rated: see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = 6.5
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
0
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
1
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
0.5____
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3
3
C. Biology Subtotal = 7.5
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
3
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
0
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
0
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
0
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
15
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL
= 1.5; Other 0
0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Stream SC is a roadside drainage ditch that enters a culvert and
flow is concentrated. Below the perched culvert outlet, a plunge pool has
formed and SC has downcut as it flows downstream. The channel is banks
are steep and established. The channel ultimately drops in elevation and
has a level confluence with stream SA.
Channel width is 4' with a depth of 3'.

USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)
M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. Applicant's name: NCDOT, TIP B -5349 2. Evaluator's name: L. Cooper (KHA), J. Hartshorn (KHA)
3. Date of evaluation: 03/21/2013
5. Name of stream: Stream SC
7. Approximate drainage area: 10 acres
9. Length of reach evaluated: 100,
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
Latitude (ex. 34.872312):
36.0482
4. Time of evaluation: 12:15 pm
6. River basin: Cape Fear
8. Stream order: First Order
10. County: Alamance
12. Subdivision name (if any): n/a
Longitude (ex. 77.556611): - 79.5118
Method location detennined (circle):DiPSOfopo SheetEhrtho (Aerial) Photo /GISE[)ther GIS❑Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Stream SC is located directly across Huffman Mill Road from the gravel operation.
14. Proposed channel work (if any): n/a
15. Recent weather conditions: No rainfall was recorded by NOAA/NWS within 48 hours prior to field evaluation.
16. Site conditions at time of visit: Sunny and clear, approximately 60 degrees F.
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 FITidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters 00utstanding Resource Waters -Q Nutrient Sensitive Waters __Water Supply Watershed (I -IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: n/a
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: % Residential
55 % Forested
22. Bankfull width: 4'
24. Channel slope down center of stream: OFlat (0 to 2 %)
25. Channel sinuosity: _Straight __Occasional bends
% Commercial 30 % Industrial % Agricultural
5 % Cleared / Logged 10 % Other ( Paved Right -of -Way )
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3'
_Gentle (2 to 4 %) _✓Moderate (4 to 10 %) __Steep ( >10 %)
Frequent meander _Very sinuous Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate eeoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same eeoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the eeoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 26 Comments:
Stream SC is a roadside drainage ditch that enters a culvert and is concentrated at the inlet. The outlet is perched and has
created a large plunge pool. SC continues downslope through an established channel to a confluence with SA.
Evaluator's Signature /"''` II /f (< 1)1l (, I'll Date 03/21/2013
This channel evaluation form is intended to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement. Form subject to change version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919 - 876 -8441 x 26.

NCDOT, TIP B -5349
Stream SC
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
R These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
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