HomeMy WebLinkAboutHabitat_model_sites_by_classification_1-5-20121
Following is a listing of all of the Division of Water Resources’ existing aquatic habitat
model study sites, sorted by hydrologic stream classification. This is also shown on a
google earth map through DWR’s Ecological Flows Science Advisory Board web site at:
http://www.ncwater.org/Data_and_Modeling/eflows/sab/presentations/20110517/
The listing constitutes our best judgment on stream classification. However, it is
important to note that many sites do not have a nearby USGS gage with an unaltered flow
record. If these sites are also in a river basin for which a hydrologic model is not yet
available, then in most cases there is no flow data to analyze with the stream
classification software. These sites are marked with an asterisk and the classification is
not yet confirmed (as of 1/5/2012).
Existing Habitat Models for Small Flashy (D) Stream Classification
Neuse River Basin
1. Eno River State Park – 99.4 square miles
2. Eno River, Hillsborough – 66 square miles – (convert from mainframe model)
3. West Fork Eno River – 11 square miles *
4. Swift Creek – 74.1, 80.7, & 116.4 square miles – (consultant 2D model) *
5. Middle Creek – 38.2 & 63.8 square miles – (convert from mainframe model)
Cape Fear River Basin
6. Buckhorn Creek, below Harris Lake – 76.3 square miles
7. Rocky River, Siler City Reservoir – 55 square miles *
Tar River Basin
8. Tar River, Louisburg – 437 square miles
* small flashy classification to be confirmed
2
Existing Habitat Models for Small Seasonal (G) Stream Classification
Neuse River Basin
Cape Fear River Basin
Tar River Basin
Broad River Basin
* small seasonal classification to be confirmed
Existing Habitat Models for Coastal (A) Stream Classification
Neuse River Basin
1. Little River, upper site, 55 mi² (consultant, study in progress)
2. Little River, middle site, 90 mi² (consultant, study in progress)
3. Little River, lower site, 191 mi² (consultant, study in progress)
4. Neuse River, near quarry, 787 mi² *
Cape Fear River Basin
5. Nicks Creek, 26 mi²; *
Tar River Basin
6. Tar River, lower site, 2620 mi² (consultant, study in progress) *
* coastal classification to be confirmed
3
Existing Habitat Models for Large Piedmont (E) Stream Classification
Roanoke River Basin
1. Roanoke River, bypassed reach, 8371 mi² *
2. Roanoke River, upper reach, 8384 mi² *
3. Roanoke River, north channel, 8402 mi² *
4. Roanoke River, south channel, 8407 mi² *
5. Roanoke River, below Weldon, 8432 mi² *
Catawba River Basin
6. Catawba River, below Hickory Reservoir (Oxford Dam), 1314 mi² *
Yadkin – Pee Dee River Basin
7. Pee Dee River, below Tillery Dam, 6051 mi² *
8. Pee Dee River, below Rocky River confluence, 6303 mi² *
9. Pee Dee River, above Blewett Falls Dam, 6694 mi² *
10. Pee Dee River, below Blewett Falls Dam, 6863 mi² *
11. Pee Dee River, lower N.C. site, 7175 mi² *
* large Piedmont classification to be confirmed
4
Existing Habitat Models for Small Stable (B) Stream Classification
Broad River Basin
1. Buffalo Creek, below Kings Mtn. Reservoir – 127 mi²
2. Roberson Creek, 15 mi² *
Catawba River Basin
3. Catawba River, Muddy Creek confluence below Catawba Dam, 98 mi² *
4. Catawba River, Linville Dam tailrace, 383 mi² *
French Broad River Basin
5. Davidson River, 13 mi² *
6. Hominy Creek, upper site, 91 mi² *
7. Hominy Creek, lower site, 95 mi² *
8. Jonathan Creek, 13 mi² *
9. Mills River, 71 mi² *
10. North Fork Mills River, 10 mi² *
11. Bradley Creek, 10 mi² *
12. Ivy “River” Creek, 112 mi² *
13. Cedar Rock (“Grogan”) Creek, 2 mi² *
Hiwassee River Basin
14. Nottely River, 245 mi² *
5
Existing Habitat Models for Small Stable (B) Stream Classification cont’d
Little Tennessee River Basin
15. Cartoogechaye Creek, 51 mi²
16. Dicks Creek, 3 mi² *
17. Nantahala River, bypassed reach between dam & Dicks Ck., 91 mi² *
18. Nantahala River, bypassed reach between Dicks & Whiteoak Cks., 103 mi² *
19. Nantahala River, bypassed reach below Whiteoak Ck., 128 mi² *
20. Queens Creek, 4 mi² *
21. Tuckasegee “East Fork” River, lower site, 81 mi² *
22. West Fork Tuckasegee River, upper site, 39 mi² *
23. West Fork Tuckasegee River, middle site, 53 mi² *
24. Whiteoak Creek, 13 mi² *
25. Wolf Creek, 15 mi² *
Lumber River Basin
26. Drowning Creek, 186 mi²
New River Basin
27. Middle Fork South Fork New River, 12 mi² *
Savannah River Basin
28. Toxaway River, 16.9 mi² *
29. Horsepasture River, upper site, 24 mi² *
30. Horsepasture River, lower site, 24 mi² *
Yadkin River Basin
31. South Yadkin River, 117 mi²
* small stable classification to be confirmed
6
Existing Habitat Models for Medium Stable (F) Stream Classification
Broad River Basin
1. 1st Broad R.; upper, upstream of Knob Crk., 145 mi²
2. 1st Broad River; middle, downstream of Shoal Rock Crk., 202 mi²
3. 1st Broad River; lower, downstream of Hwy. 74, 230 mi²
Roanoke River Basin
4. Dan River, at Joyce Mill, 72 mi²
Catawba River Basin
5. Catawba River, near Morganton, 584 mi² *
French Broad River Basin
6. Pigeon River, upper site, 459 mi² *
7. Pigeon River, middle site, 479 mi² *
8. Pigeon River, lower site, 484 mi² *
Little Tennessee River Basin
9. Cheoah River, upper site, 178 mi² *
10. Cheoah River, upper middle site, 186 mi² *
11. Cheoah River, lower middle site, 200 mi² *
12. Cheoah River, lower site, 206 mi² *
13. Nantahala River, lower mainstem, 144 mi² *
14. Tuckasegee River, upper middle site, 360 mi² *
15. Tuckasegee River, upper site, 347 mi² *
Hiwassee River Basin
16. Hiwassee River, upper site , 198 mi² *
17. Hiwassee River, middle site, 252 mi²
* medium stable classification to be confirmed
7
Existing Habitat Models for Large Stable (C) Stream Classification
French Broad River Basin
1. French Broad R.; below Craggy Dam, 966 mi²
Little Tennessee River Basin
2. Tuckasegee River, lower middle site, 598 mi² *
3. Tuckasegee River, lower site, 655 mi² *
* large stable classification to be confirmed