20221474 Ver 1_ePCN Application_20221021

DWR
Division of Water Resources
Initial Review
Pre -Construction Notification (PCN) Form
For Nationwide Permits and Regional General Permits
(along with corresponding Water Quality Certifications)
April 13, 2022 Ver 4.3
Has this project met the requirements for acceptance in to the review process?*
Yes
No
Is this project a public transportation project?*
Yes No
Change only if needed.
Pre -Filing Meeting Date Request was submitted on:
9/19/2022
BIMS # Assigned * Version#*
20221474 1
Is a payment required for this project?*
No payment required
Fee received
Fee needed - send electronic notification
Select Project Reviewer*
Holley Snider:eads\hasnider
Information for Initial Review
1a. Name of project:
COURTESY COPY Bell Creek S.D.
la. Who is the Primary Contact?*
Dana A. Lutheran
Reviewing Office*
Wilmington Regional Office - [phone]
lb. Primary Contact Email:* lc. Primary Contact Phone:*
[e-mail] [phone]
Date Submitted
10/21/2022
Nearest Body of Water
Harris Swamp
Basin
Cape Fear
Water Classification
C;Sw
Site Coordinates
Latitude:
34.1138909
A. Processing Information
County (or Counties) where the project is located:
Brunswick
Is this a NCDMS Project
Yes No
Is this project a public transportation project? *
Yes No
Longitude:
-78.1163925

la. Type(s) of approval sought from the Corps:
Section 404 Permit (wetlands, streams and waters, Clean Water Act)
Section 10 Permit (navigable waters, tidal waters, Rivers and Harbors Act)
Has this PCN previously been submitted?*
Yes
No
1 b. What type(s) of permit(s) do you wish to seek authorization?
Nationwide Permit (NWP)
Regional General Permit (RGP)
Standard (IP)
lc. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
Yes No
Nationwide Permit (NWP) Number: 18 - Minor Discharges
NWP Numbers (for multiple NWPS):
ld. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWR:
401 Water Quality Certification - Regular
Non-404 Jurisdictional General Permit
Individual 401 Water Quality Certification
le. Is this notification solely for the record because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWR 401 Certification:
For the record only for Corps Permit:
1f. Is this an after -the -fact permit application?*
Yes No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
lg. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation of impacts?
Yes No
1 h. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties?
Yes No
1 i. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
Yes No
1j. Is the project located in a designated trout watershed?
Yes No
B. Applicant Information
Id. Who is applying for the permit?
Owner Applicant (other than owner)
le. Is there an Agent/Consultant for this project?*
Yes No
2. Owner Information
2a. Name(s) on recorded deed:
FLP, LLC
2b. Deed book and page no.:
02530 0995
2c. Contact Person:
Kathy Garris
401 Water Quality Certification - Express
Riparian Buffer Authorization
Unknown
Yes No
Yes No

2d. Address
Street Address
1316 Honor Ln
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Wilmington NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
28412 US
2e. Telephone Number: 2f. Fax Number:
[phone]
2g. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
4. Agent/Consultant (if applicable)
4a. Name:
Jeff Gore
4b. Business Name:
Bell Creek Development Group, LLC
4c. Address
Street Address
PO Box 986
Address Line 2
City
Wrightsville Beach
Postal / Zip Code
28480
4d. Telephone Number:
[phone]
4f. Email Address: *
[e-mail]
C. Project Information and Prior Project History
State / Province / Region
NC
Country
US
4e. Fax Number:
1. Project Information
1b. Subdivision name:
(if appropriate)
NA
lc. Nearest municipality / town:
Bolivia
2. Project Identification
2a. Property Identification Number:
0970003102
2b. Property size:
48.65
2c. Project Address
Street Address
North of Bell Swamp Connection NE and US Hwy 17 South intersection
Address Line 2
City State / Province / Region
Bolivia NC
Postal / Zip Code Country
US
3. Surface Waters
3a. Name of the nearest body of water to proposed project: *
Harris Swamp
3b. Water Resources Classification of nearest receiving water: *
C;Sw
3c. What river basin(s) is your project located in?*
Cape Fear

3d. Please provide the 12-digit HUC in which the project is located.
030300050602
4. Project Description and History
4a. Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this application:*
The southern portion of the project property is mostly farm field, with several non -jurisdictional ditches and a small (i.e., 0.65-acre) Hardwood Flat wetland (i.e., Jurisdictional Wetland 3), in
the southwest corner. The wetland is bordered by farm field to the north, Bell Swamp Connection NE to the west, and US Highway 17 South to the east, and a portion of the southeastern
portion appears to be within the NC DOT right of way and utility easement area. The northern portion of the project property is mostly wooded, with two Hardwood Flat wetland areas (i.e.,
Jurisdictional Wetland 2 and 3) and four non -jurisdictional, isolated wetlands (i.e., Isolated Wetlands 1 thru 4) dispersed throughout the wooded area, and a small farm field making up the
cleared portion of the tract.
4b. Have Corps permits or DWR certifications been obtained for this project (including all prior phases) in the past? *
Yes No Unknown
4f. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
Approximately 9.5 AC
4g. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams on the property:
0
4h. Explain the purpose of the proposed project: *
The purpose of this project is to construct a small scale, single family, residential subdivision, in an area where the demand for housing is high.
4i. Describe the overall project in detail, including indirect impacts and the type of equipment to be used: *
The project will entail permanently filling 0.10-acre of Section 404 jurisdictional wetlands (i.e., Hardwood Flat) and 0.51-acre of non -jurisdictional isolated wetlands. Four permanent
jurisdictional wetland impacts (i.e., Areas A - D) are necessary to provide a sufficient building pad for 5 townhouse units and install portions of Garris Creek Lane and Haw Creek Avenue
(see attached site plan). The isolated wetland impacts are necessary to facilitate the installation of infrastructure and for single family lot fill. Vegetation and rootmat will be removed from
the proposed impact areas and backfilled with clean earthen fill. Large machinery, such as excavators, dump trucks and front end loaders, will be used to compete the work. Indirect
Impacts are not necessary or anticipated with this project.
5. Jurisdictional Determinations
5a. Have the wetlands or streams been delineated on the property or proposed impact areas?*
Yes
Comments:
No Unknown
5b. If the Corps made a jurisdictional determination, what type of determination was made?*
Preliminary Approved Not Verified Unknown N/A
Corps AID Number:
5c. If 5a is yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Name (if known):
Agency/Consultant Company:
Other:
6. Future Project Plans
6a. Is this a phased project?*
David Scibetta
SEGi
Yes No
Are any other NWP(s), regional general permit(s), or individual permits(s) used, or intended to be used, to authorize any part of the proposed project or related activity?
No previous permits have been issued for and future permits are not necessary to make the project viable. Sewer and water are currently available for connection, thus impacts to
wetlands are not required for these utilities.
D. Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
la. Where are the impacts associated with your project? (check all that apply):
Wetlands
Open Waters
2. Wetland Impacts
Streams -tributaries
Pond Construction
Buffers
2a. Site #* (')
2a1 Reason (?)
2b. Impact type* (')
2c. Type of W.*
2d. W. name
2e. Forested *
2f. Type of Jurisdicition *
(?)
29. Impact
area*
A
Building foundation
P
Hardwood Flat
JW3
Yes
Corps
0.090
(acres)

B
Garris Creek Ln.
P
Hardwood Flat
JW2
Yes
Corps
0.000
(acres)
C
Haw Creek Ave.
P
Hardwood Flat
JW2
Yes
Corps
0.008
(acres)
D
Haw Creek Ave.
P
Hardwood Flat
JW2
Yes
Corps
0.002
(acres)
2g. Total Temporary Wetland Impact
0.000
2g. Total Wetland Impact
0.100
2i. Comments:
Impact Area B measures 0.0003-acre.
E. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
2g. Total Permanent Wetland Impact
0.100
la. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing the project:
The Applicant first had the site delineated for wetlands and then designed the project to avoid the resources, as much as possible. Also, Garris Creek
Lane was designed to mostly avoid Jurisdictional Wetlands 2 and 3, and the number of lots was reduced, to avoid impacting additional wetlands. The
Applicant also planned the single lots around the wetlands, so that the wetlands are at the back of the lots and only where it was absolutely necessary
(i.e., lots 21-24 and 31-38). Lastly, the majority of the wetland impact takes place within a low functionally valuable wetland (i.e., Jurisdictional Wetland
3).
1 b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques:
Prior to land disturbing activities taking place, the wetland clearing limits will be marked and silt fence and other construction BMP installed. The
measures will be inspected at least once a week and after every rain event that produces greater than 1" of rainfall in a 24 hour period.
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 this project DOES NOT require Compensatory Mitigation, explain why:
SEGi utilized the NC Wetland Assessment Method (WAM) Rating Calculator 4.1 (see attached), to evaluate Jurisdictional Wetland 3, which is where the majority of the impact (0.09-acre)
is to take place, and found that the wetland feature ranked low in functional value. For this reason, as well as the insignificant amount of impact being proposed, the Applicant is requesting
mitigation be waived.
F. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWR)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
la. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
Yes No
If no, explain why:
The project is not located within one of NC's Riparian Buffer River Basins.
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. Is this a NCDOT project subject to compliance with NCDOT's Individual NPDES permit NCS000250? *
Yes No
2b. Does this project meet the requirements for low density projects as defined in 15A NCAC 02H .1003(2)?
Yes No
2c. Does this project have a stormwater management plan (SMP) reviewed and approved under a state stormwater program or state -approved local government stormwater program?
Yes No
N/A - project disturbs < 1 acre
3. Stormwater Requirements
3a. Select whether a completed stormwater management plan (SMP) is included for review and approval or if calculations are provided to document the project will not cause degradation of
downstream surface waters.*
Stormwater Management Plan Antidegradation Calculations
Comments:
The State and County stormwater permits are being sought concurrently with this permit.
G. Supplementary Information

1. Environmental Documentation
la. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal/state/local) funds or the use of public (federal/state) land?*
Yes No
2. Violations (DWR Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWR Water Quality Certification Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), or DWR Surface Water or Wetland Standards or
Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?*
Yes No
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWR Requirement)
3a. Will this project result in additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?*
Yes No
3b. If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
This project will not provide access to currently land locked property. Stormwater, generated from the built upon area, will be treated prior to discharging
offsite and/or into downstream receiving waters.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWR Requirement)
4a. Is sewage disposal required by DWR for this project?*
Yes No N/A
4b. Describe, in detail, the treatment methods and dispositions (non -discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from the proposed project. If the wastewater will be treated at a
treatment plant, list the capacity available at that plant.
Sewer is provided by Brunswick Co. and the utility line is available off US Hwy 17, thus wetland impacts are not necessary for connection.
5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a. Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or habitat?*
Yes No
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act impacts?*
Yes No
5d. Is another Federal agency involved?*
Yes
5e. Is this a DOT project located within Division's 1-8?
Yes No
No Unknown
5f. Will you cut any trees in order to conduct the work in waters of the U.S.?
Yes No
5g. Does this project involve bridge maintenance or removal?
Yes No
5h. Does this project involve the construction/installation of a wind turbine(s)?*
Yes No
5i. Does this project involve (1) blasting, and/or (2) other percussive activities that will be conducted by machines, such as jackhammers, mechanized pile drivers, etc.?
Yes No
5j. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical Habitat?
SEGi evaluated the area for DCH, while conducting their wetland delineation. The NLEB and the RCW are known to be within Brunswick County.
However, the subject property does not provide the desired habitat of the RCW.
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as an Essential Fish Habitat?*
Yes No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact an Essential Fish Habitat? *
There are no waterbodies that would support EFH within the project limits.
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 status?*
Yes No
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?*
NC SHPO HPOWEB 2.0 (see attached). The site is neither located within an area designated as a National Historic Place and there are no structures
within the project boundaries.

8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA-designated 100-year floodplain?*
Yes No
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?*
Brunswick County GIS Flood Map (see attached)
Miscellaneous
Please use the space below to attach all required documentation or any additional information you feel is helpful for application review. Documents should be combined into one file when
possible, with a Cover Letter, Table of Contents, and a Cover Sheet for each Section preferred.
Click the upload button or drag and drop files here to attach document
Bell Creek S.D. PCN Attachments 10-21-22.pdf 4.14MB
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Comments
Please feel free to call me, should you have any questions.
Signature
By checking the box and signing below, I certify that:
• The project proponent hereby certifies that all information contained herein is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief'; and
• The project proponent hereby requests that the certifying authority review and take action on this CWA 401 certification request within the applicable reasonable period of time.
• I have given true, accurate, and complete information on this form;
I agree that submission of this PCN form is a "transaction" subject to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I agree to conduct this transaction by electronic means pursuant to Chapter 66, Article 40 of the NC General Statutes (the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act");
I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature; AND
I intend to electronically sign and submit the PCN form.
Full Name:
Dana A. Lutheran
Signature
0a 2 t�fl otaet
Date
10/21/2022

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Bell Creek Subdivision
Bolivia, Brunswick County, NC
Pre -Construction Notification Attachments
Applicant.
Bell Creek Development Group, LLC
PO BOX 986
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
[phone]
Consultant.
Southern Environmental Group, Inc.
5315 South College Road, Suite E
Wilmington, NC 28412
[phone]
Date:
21 October 2022

Bell Creek S.D. PCN Attachments 10-21-22
Table of Contents
Attachment
Description
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1
Bell Creek Site Plan & Wetland Impact Map
3
2
Current Google Earth Aerial Photograph
4
3
Division of Water Resources Water Classification Map
5
4
Bell Creek Wetland Boundary Sketch
6
5
Brunswick County GIS Flood Map
7
6
USA Topo Map
8
7
NC Wetland Assessment Method for Jurisdictional Wetland 3
9
8
Brunswick County GIS Soil Map
11
9
NC State Historic Preservation Office HPOWEB 2.0 Map
12

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Attachment 1
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NC Wetland Assessment Method for Jurisdictional Wetland 3

Wetland Site Name Bell Swamp S.D. - Jurisdictional Wetland 3 Date 10/01/22
Wetland Type Hardwood Flat Assessor Name/Organization David Scibetta - SEGi
Level III Ecoregion Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain Nearest Named Water Body Harris Swam
River Basin Cape Fear USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03030005
Yes • No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-degrees) 34.112926;-78.118519
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following.
Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? FYes L; No
Regulatory Considerations (select all that apply to the assessment area)
F Anadromous fish
7 Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
F_ Publicly owned property
7 N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
F_ Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
F_ Designated NCNHP reference community
7 Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
Blackwater
Brownwater
Tidal if tidal, check one of the following boxes Lunar Wind Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? F_Yes E. No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? L;Yes Le; No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? Yes . No
Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
Le;A L;A Not severely altered
B E. B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils (see USACE Wilmington District website) for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
<_ 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
r_A EA Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
r_. B E. B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
L;C L;C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (answer for non -marsh wetlands only)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a. EA EA Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
L; B L; B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
L;C L;C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
E. D E D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. EA Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
E B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
Le;C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot
4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. A Sandy soil
B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
EC Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
E D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. [61A Soil ribbon < 1 inch

E B Soil ribbon >_ 1 inch
4c. A No peat or muck presence
B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
EA EA Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
r_. B E. B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
EC EC Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use —opportunity metric
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
F_ A F_ A F_ A >_ 10% impervious surfaces
F B 7- B F_ B < 10% impervious surfaces
F C F_ C I C Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F_ D F_ D F_ D >_ 20% coverage of pasture
F_ E F_ E F_ E >_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
F_ F 7 F F_ F >_ 20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F_ G G I— G >_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
F" H F-_' H F" H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer— assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
EYes [ENo If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
A >_ 50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
U <_ 15-feet wide U > 15-feet wide U Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
E Yes E No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
Exposed — adjacent open water with width >_ 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
r_A EA >_ 100 feet
E B E B From 80 to < 100 feet
EC EC From 50 to < 80 feet
r_ D E D From 40 to < 50 feet
r_ E E E From 30 to < 40 feet
EF EF From 15 to < 30 feet
EG EG From 5 to < 15 feet
r_ H EH < 5 feet
9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
r_A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
r_. B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
EC Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
�.,A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
�C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
L;A L;A L;A >_ 500 acres
B B B From 100 to < 500 acres
C C C From 50 to < 100 acres
D L; D L; D From 25 to < 50 acres
E L; E L; E From 10 to < 25 acres
F F F From 5 to < 10 acres
G G G From 1 to < 5 acres
H Le; H Le; H From 0.5 to < 1 acre

Cl Cl Cl From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
CJ CJ CJ From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
C K C K C K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
CA Pocosin is the full extent (>_ 90%) of its natural landscape size.
CB Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide
Well Loosely
CA CA >_ 500 acres
CB CB From 100 to < 500 acres
CC CC From 50 to < 100 acres
C D C D From 10 to < 50 acres
CE CE <10acres
Le;F Le;F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
;Yes C No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands,
14. Edge Effect— wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_ 40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
CA No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
CB No artificial edge within 150 feet in four (4) to seven (7) directions
Us C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four (4) directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
CA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
U B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata
CC Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant it
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
Us A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics),
CB Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).
17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes L; No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
CA
>_ 25% coverage of vegetation
CB
< 25%
coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace
above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
AA
WT
oCA
CA
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
L. B
L. B
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v
a
CC
CC
Canopy sparse or absent
o
CA
CA
Dense mid-story/sapling layer
u)
a
U. B
UB
Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
CC
CC
Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
n
CA
CA
Dense shrub layer
t
L. B
L. B
Moderate density shrub layer
u)
CC
CC
Shrub layer sparse or absent
n
CA
CA
Dense herb layer
U. B
UB
Moderate density herb layer
CC
CC
Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability)
Us B Not
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
CB Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH
Le;C Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris,
CA Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability)
Us B Not
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patternec
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water,
CA CB CC CD

22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive
ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization, diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision.
L;A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name Bell Swamp S.D. - Jurisdictional Wetland 3 Date 10/01/22
Wetland Type Hardwood Flat Assessor Name/Organization David Scibetta - SEGi
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N) YES
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N) NO
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N) NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N) NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N) NO
Sub -function Ratina Summa
Function Sub -function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
MEDIUM
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Particulate Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N) NA
Physical Change Condition NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Pollution Change
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Habitat Physical Structure
Condition
LOW
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition
Condition
MEDIUM
Function Ratina Summa
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Habitat
Conditon
LOW
Overall Wetland Rating LOW

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