20071249 Ver 1_Closeout Report_20140801

THOMPSONS FORK AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARY
(LOWDERMILK PROPERTIES)
EEP ID (92524)
FDP CONTRACT NUMBER: D060030 -A
USACE ACTION ID #SAW- 2007 -02334
DWQ 401 #: 07 -1249
CLOSEOUT REPORT
STREAM RESTORATION PROJECT
Coordinates for Meeting Location: 35.692261,- 81.892728
Proiect Settinq & Classifications
County
McDowell
General Location
Nebo Twp. (near the
City of Marion)
Basin:
Upper Catawba
Physiographic Region:
Blue Ridge
Mountains /Southern
Inner Piedmont
Ecoregion:
Eastern Blue Ridge
Foothills
USGS Hydro Unit:
03050101040010
NCDWQ Sub - basin:
CTB 03 -08 -30
Wetland Classification
N/A
Thermal Regime:
Warm
Trout Water:
No
As -built survey
September 2008
Project Performers
Source Agency:
EEP
Provider:
Wetlands Resource
Center (WRC)
Designer:
EMH &T
Monitoring Firm
EMH &T
Channel Remediation
South Mountain Forestry
Plant remediation
WRC
Property Interest
Holder
State of N.C. (EEP)
Overall Proiect Activities and Timeline
Milestone
Month -Year
Project Instituted
N/A
Permitted
September 2007
Construction Completed
May 2008
As -built survey
September 2008
Monitoring Year -1
September 2009
Invasive Plant Control
Fall 2009
Invasive Plant Control
Spring 2010
Monitoring Year -2
September 2010
Channel Maintenance —
beaver dam removed along
main stem; sediment
removed along UT
May 2011
Invasive Plant Control
Summer 2011
Monitoring Year 3
September 2011
Monitoring Year 4
September 2012
Invasive Plant Control
Spring 2013
Beaver dam removed
Fall 2013
Monitoring Year 5
September 2013
Channel maintenance — bank
erosion repairs along main
stem
Fall 2013
Closeout Submission
August 2014

Proiect Setting and Background Summary
The Thompsons Fork stream restoration project is located near the City of Marion, in Nebo Township, McDowell County, North Carolina. Pre - restoration land use was
primarily agricultural, resulting in impaired, channelized, eroding, incised and entrenched stream channels. The project reaches include the restoration of 2,727 linear feet of
the Thompsons Fork main stem and 1,948 linear feet of an unnamed tributary (UT); also included is 390 linear feet of enhancement and 356 linear feet of preservation along
the UT. The stream restoration was accomplished through a combination of Priority I and Priority II restoration techniques. The restoration has changed the average
width/depth ratio from 7.7 to 27.1 on the main stem. For both the main steam and the unnamed tributary, restoration increased the sinuosity of the channel and provided a
more stable relationship between the valley and bankfull slopes (the bankfull slope was higher than the valley slope in the pre- restoration condition and is now less than the
valley slope with the completed restoration). The restoration has provided a re- connection between the stream channel and the adjacent floodprone area by both raising the
stream bed and excavating the adjacent floodplain. The hydrology of the Thompsons Fork watershed is controlled to some extent by a dam located upstream of the restoration
reach (Muddy Creek Flood Control Dam #8), which was considered in performing the design analysis for the project. In- stream aquatic habitat features have been provided
along the main stem, such as deep pools supported by riffles and rock cross vanes with deep pools to transition the channel thalweg from the restored reach to the downstream
existing channel. The slope of the UT channel is very steep and was managed through the inclusion of a unique step -riffle design which includes a series of log sills to control
the profile grade with rock riffles in between. The riparian corridor has been re- vegetated with indigenous trees and shrubs with preservation of existing riparian corridors
where possible.
Adaptive management activities since the project has been completed mostly include treatment of invasive plant species (e.g., hog peanut vine) along the UT and removal of
accumulated sediment near some of the log sills /riffles at the upstream end of the UT. On two occasions, a beaver dam has been removed from the main stem and incidental
repairs performed to stabilize the channel banks. Based on the success of past adaptive management activities, there are no currently identified vegetative problem areas,
although the project corridor is still being observed for the re- emergence of undesirable plant species. The Year 5 monitoring report identified the removal of a second beaver
dam and channel bank instabilities in that vicinity which have been addressed through remedial bank stabilization and are expected to pose no further concern to the project.
Goals and Obiectives
The mitigation goals and objectives for the project streams are related to restoring stable physical and biological function of the project streams beyond pre- restoration (impaired)
conditions. Pre - restoration conditions consisted of impaired, channelized, eroding, incised and entrenched stream channels. The specific mitigation goals for the project are listed
below.
• Provide stable stream channels with features inherent of ecologically diverse environments, including appropriate stream -bed features, such as pools and riffles, and a
riparian corridor with diverse and native vegetation. Utilize reference reach information as the foundation of the restoration design.
• Provide stream channels with the appropriate geometry and slope to convey bankf ill flows while entraining bedload and suspended sediment readily available to the
streams.
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• Provide a connection between the bankfull channel and the flood prone area, and stable channel geometry and protective cover to prevent erosion.
• Provide a minimization of future land use impacts to the streams and a perpetual stream corridor protection via livestock exclusion fencing and restrictive conservation
easement conveyances to the State of North Carolina.
Success Criteria
The performance standards (success criteria) for the restoration project are those mandated in the multi- agency Stream Mitigation Guidelines (USACE Wilmington District, et al.,
April 2003). Performance goals for the site are:
• Minimal or negligible development of instream bar deposits.
• Minimal or negligible change in channel pattern, profile and dimension in comparison to As -Built conditions. Adjustments may occur and some may be indicative of
increasing stability, such as moderate reductions in width/depth ratios as a result of slight channel narrowing and natural substrate sorting and shaping of bedform and
features
• Maintenance of floodplain connectivity (only reductions or very small increases will be considered acceptable).
• Target density of 320 stems per acre after 3 years and 260 stems per acre after 5 years for planted woody vegetation (represents 80% survival after 5 years).
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Pre - Existing Conditions /Post- Construction Summary
Tributary Reach ID
Pre — Construction
(acreage /linear feet)
As -Built
Length *
Watershed
Acreage
Restoration Level
Credit
Ratio
SMUs **
Thompsons Fork Mainstem
2,530 U.
2,727 ft.
7.57 sq. mi.
Priority Level I /II Restoration
1.0
2,727
UT - Preservation
356 U.
356 ft.
--
Preservation
5.0
71
UT -Enhancement Level I
4001.f.
390 ft.
--
Enhancement Level I
1.5
260
UT - Restoration
1,5981.f.
1,948 ft.
0.16 sq. mi.
Priority Level I/II Restoration
1.0
1,948
Totals
49884 ft.
5,421 ft.
5,006
*Restored Length excludes permanent conservation easement crossings.
* *Restored Length divided by SW Credit Ratio
MITIGATION UNIT TOTALS
Stream Mitigation Units
Riparian Wetland Non - riparian
Total
Wetland
Riparian Buffer
Nutrient Offset
(SMU)
Units Wetland Units
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5,006
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Wbkf 6.48
CROSS - SECTION PLOTS
Thompsons Fork) - Riffle XS2 - Year 5 (May 25,
2013)
L Rime XS -2 �L RDee X32 p RitFle XS2Yr V Rime X32 ❑ R�mexs2
YRo YR2 1 YR3 YR4
Dbkf = 1.41 Hbkf = 9.17
0 10 20 30 40 51
Horizontal Distance (fl)
Page 12 of 34
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Unnamed Tributary (to Thompsons Fork) - Pool XS3 - Year 5 (May 25,
2013)
0 X83 YR5 +knkfull V Water Q PoWX83Yf0 A, Pod X53 Yr1 V Pool X53 V Pod X53 ❑ Pool X53YR
(pool) Indicators 3uriace YR2 YR3 4
Points
Wbkf = 20 Dbkf = 1.03 Dbkf = 20.6
0 11 22 33 44 55 65 77 83 99 110
Horizontal Distance (ft)

C
O
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nJ
Unnamed Tributary (to Thompsons Fork) - Riffle XS4 - Year 5 (May 25,
2013)
Q XS4YR5 Bankfull VWater 0 F!JIFOXS4 A Riffle XS4Yr p Riffle XS4 V Riffle X54 ❑ RiMa XS4
(riffle) Indicators Surface YR0 1 YR2 YR3 YR4
Fo t5
Wbkf = 15 Dbkf = .79 Bbkf = 11.8
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I I I I I I I
I I I
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1127-- - r -
I
1,25
8 12 24 35 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Horizontal Distance (ft)
C
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CROSS - SECTION PLOTS
Unnamed Tributary (to Thomposons Fork) - Pool XS5 - Year 5 (May 25,
2013)
Q X55 YR5 +BanMull VWater A Pool XS -5 YR A Foalx55Yr1 7 Pool X55 V Pool X55 ❑ Pool X55 YR
fPOdj Indicators G.ff— 0 YR2 YR3 4
Po lots
Wbkf = 31.4 Dbkf = 1.88 Bbkf = 33.9
Horizontal Distance (ft)
Page 13 of 34
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C
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Unnamed Tributary (tc
Q XSB YR5 +Ban4u11 VWater
(rifle) IndlCet— 3urrew
Points
Wbkf = 15.1
Thompsons Fork) - Riffle XS6 - Year 5 (May 25,
2013)
Q Riffle XS -6 A RiIFle X56Yr 7 Riffle X56 V Riffle X56 ❑ Rif,X56
YRD 1 YR2 YR3 YR4
Dbkf = .89 Bbkf = 13.4
Horizontal Distance (ft)

C
O
m
W
Thompsons Fork Mainstem - Riffle XS7 - Year 5 (May 25, 2013)
O x37 YR5 +Bankfull VWater Q RIFFLE. X3-7 A RA9e X37 p Riffle X37 Yr1 V Riffle XS L] Riffle x37
C'Mr) Indicators Surface YR8 YR2 YR4 YR3
Palms
Wbkf = 35.3 Bbkf = 1.21 Bbkf = 42.7
Horizontal Distance (ft)
C
O
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J
W
W
CROSS - SECTION PLOTS
Thompsons Fork Mainstem - Pool XS8 - Year 5 (May 25, 2013)
C) X38 YR5 +Baakfull V Water A `l XS -B A PoaIXB8 Q PcoIXSBYri V PooIXS3 ❑ Poat X58
(Pool) Indicators Surface YRO YR2 YR3 YR4
Paints
Wbkf = 18.5 Bbkf = 2.68 Bbkf = 49.7
Horizontal Distance (ft)
Page 14 of 34
C
O
7
N
W
Thompsons Fork Mainstem - Riffle XS9 - Year 5 (May 25, 2013)
O XS9 YR5 #Banktull V Water Q RIFFLEXS -9 A RIflIe X39 Q Rlflle XS9Yr T RMBXS9 ❑ RM XS9
(riffle) Ind -tors Surtece YRb YR2 1 YR3 YR4
P olnts
Wbkf = 20.6 Bbkf = 1.14 Bbkf = 23.5
Horizontal Distance (ft)

C
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m
W
Thompsons Fork Mainstem -Riffle XS10 - Year 5 (May 25, 2013)
CXSICYRS #Bankfull V Water L RIFFLE A Rime XS1C p Rif' XS10 VR ffl oXS10 ❑ P.,f X81e
(rit8e) Ind—t— Surface X3_10 YRC YR2 Yrt YR3 YR4
Points
Wbkf = 37.2 8bk4 = 1.38 8bkf = 51.4
Horizontal Distance (ft)
C
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}
m
lL
CROSS - SECTION PLOTS
Thompsons Fork Mainstem - Riffle XS11 - Year 5 (May 25, 2013)
01:s711R5 ®8an61ull V Water Q RIFFLE A RImeXS11 p RHAeXS11 V RI(BeX311 ❑ Rt18eXS11
(FIRz Indicators 3uff.. X3_11 YRO YR2 Yri YR3 YR4
Points
Wbkf = 22 Cbkf = 1.18 8bkf = 25.9
Horizontal Distance (ft)
Page 15 of 34
Thompsons Fork Mainstem - Pool XS12 - Year 5 (May 25, 2013)
QX512YR5 +eanktull V Water A POOLMA2 A F.d X312 p POoIX512Yr V POOl X512 [] Pool XS 12
[pool] In di -t.r. Surface YRD YR2 1 YR4 YR3
Points
Wbkf = 48.8 Cbkf = 1.4 Hbkf = 57

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Page 16 of 34

Elevation (ft)
♦ ve
cnan�

BANKFULL VERIFICATION
USGS 02138500 LINVILLE RIVER NEAR NEBO, NC
29669
0
16996
L
67
a
m i
cs
1666 —
0
L
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N
O 196
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J
46
° Sep Nov Jan Mar may Jul Sep
2612 2612 2913 2613 2613 2613 2613
— daily naxinun discharge — Estinated daily nean discharge
— daily nininun discharge —Period of approved data
— daily nean discharge Period of provisional data
Table IX. Verification of Bankfull Events
Date of Data
Monitoring
Date of
Method
Photo
Collection
Year
Occurrence
#
9/21/09
1
1/6/09 - 1/8/09*
Crest gage at XS -6 on UT
BF 1
9/21/09
1
1/6/09 - 1/8/09*
Crest gage at XS -7 on Main stem
BF 4
5/12/10
2
1/24/10 - 1/25/10
Crest gage at XS -6 on the UT
BF 2
or 3/22/10*
5/12/10
2
1/24/10 - 1/25/10
Crest gage at XS -7 on Main stem
BF 5
or 3/22/10*
5/18/11
3
NA ( Bankfull
Crest gage at XS -6 on the UT and
NA
event not
crest gage at XS -7 on Main stem
recordable)
5/30/12
4
NA ( Bankfull
Crest gage at XS -6 on the UT and
NA
event not
crest gage at XS -7 on Main stem
recordable)
5/13/13
5
5/6/13*
Crest gage at XS -6 on the UT
BF 3
3/11/13
5
1/30/13- 1/31/13*
Crest gage at XS -7 on Main stem
I BF 6
Page 18 of 34

GEOMORPHIC SUMMARY TABLES
Cross Section 1
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Pool)
Construction
Drainage Area
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
13.10
13.31
13.20
13.24
13.04
12.43
12.17
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
0.82
1.77
1.64
1.21
1.22
1.3
1.18
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
10.70
23.51
21.66
16.02
15.95
16.15
14.33
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0324
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.09
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
Sinuosity
Cross Section 2
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Riffle)
Construction
Drainage Area
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
13.10
8.35
8.67
7.30
7.18
7.88
6.48
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
0.82
1.41
1.47
1.39
1.37
1.48
1.41
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
10.70
11.78
12.71
10.11
9.82
11.69
9.17
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0324
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.09
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
Sinuosity
Cross Section 3
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Pool)
Construction
Drainage Area
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
13.10
20.72
20.53
18.13
16.97
16.23
19.97
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
0.82
1.20
1.02
1.10
1.12
1.01
1.03
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
10.70
24.85
21.02
19.95
19.04
16.35
20.59
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0324
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.09
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
Sinuosity
Page 19 of 34

GEOMORPHIC SUMMARY TABLES
Cross Section 4
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Riffle)
Construction
Drainage Area
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
13.10
20.74
16.67
12.21
14.51
16.12
14.98
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
0.82
0.79
0.89
0.94
0.99
0.72
0.79
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
10.70
16.37
14.89
11.52
14.35
11.61
11.78
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
Discharge cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0324
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.09
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
Sinuosity
Cross Section 5
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Pool)
Construction
Drainage Area
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
13.10
39.81
35.97
28.65
27.06
27.49
31.42
Width (ft.)
Mean Banfull
0.82
1.32
1.09
1.26
1.31
1.28
1.08
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
10.70
52.43
39.38
36.12
35.41
35.21
33.89
XS Area (sq. ft.)
Bankfull
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0324
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.09
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
Sinousity
Cross Section 6
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Riffle)
Construction
Drainage Area
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
0.16
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
13.10
14.38
14.03
10.94
14.85
15.42
15.06
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
0.82
0.74
0.80
0.87
0.84
0.89
0.89
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
10.70
10.63
11.15
9.50
12.43
13.76
13.38
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
54.9
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0324
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
0.0250
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.09
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
1.36
Sinuosity
Page 20 of 34

GEOMORPHIC SUMMARY TABLES
Cross Section 7
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Riffle)
Construction
Drainage Area
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
20.90
38.51
38.95
38.81
38.71
37.43
35.34
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
2.70
1.39
1.39
1.39
1.41
1.27
1.21
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
56.50
53.71
54.16
53.80
54.58
47.63
42.71
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
285.0
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
Discharge cfs.
Channel Slope
0.0039
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.12
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
Sinuosity
Cross Section 8
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Pool)
Construction
Drainage Area
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
20.90
39.25
39.37
20.98
21.95
17.6
18.53
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
2.70
1.78
1.77
3.12
2.75
2.07
2.68
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
56.50
69.91
69.72
65.41
60.38
36.4
49.74
XS Area (sq. ft.)
Bankfull
285.0
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0039
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.12
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
Sinuosity
Cross Section 9
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
(Riffle)
Construction
Drainage Area
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
20.90
38.74
36.66
33.52
31.14
20.45
20.55
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
2.70
1.30
1.25
1.14
1.16
1.08
1.14
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
56.50
50.20
45.81
38.27
36.12
22.07
23.47
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
285.0
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0039
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.12
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
Sinuosity
Page 21 of 34

GEOMORPHIC SUMMARY TABLES
Cross Section
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
10 (Riffle)
Construction
Drainage Area (sq.
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
mi.)
Mean Bankfull
20.90
34.52
35.30
34.69
32.56
32.04
37.21
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
2.70
1.41
1.39
1.42
1.35
1.17
1.38
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull XS
56.50
48.51
49.04
49.09
44.02
37.41
51.41
Areas . ft.)
Bankfull
285.0
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0039
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
(ft. /ft.)
Channel Sinuosity
1.12
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
Cross Section
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
11 Riffle
Construction
Drainage Area
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
20.90
39.81
35.97
28.65
27.06
27.49
22
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
2.70
1.32
1.09
1.26
1.31
1.28
1.18
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
56.50
52.43
39.38
36.12
35.41
35.21
25.87
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
285.0
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0039
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.12
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
Sinuosity
Cross Section
Pre-
As -Built
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
Yr 5
12 (Pool)
Construction
Drainage Area
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
7.57
(s q. mi.)
Mean Bankfull
20.90
43.16
45.96
45.95
47.11
40.59
40.81
Width (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
2.70
1.68
1.61
1.63
1.59
1.63
1.4
Depth (ft.)
Mean Bankfull
56.50
72.70
73.87
75.05
74.89
66.08
57.01
XS Area (s q. ft.)
Bankfull
285.0
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
149.5
Discharge (cfs.)
Channel Slope
0.0039
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
0.0030
(ft. /ft.)
Channel
1.12
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
Sinuosity
Page 22 of 34

VEGETATION SUMMARY TABLES
Notes:
1. Plot data is specific to the 2013 monitoring year
2. Stem densities are presented in "Stems /Acre"
Table V111a. Stem counts for each species arranged by plot - planted stems.
Thompsons Fork Stream Restoration/ EEP Project No. D06030 -A
Plots
Plots
Year 0
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Survival
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Species
Totals
Totals
Totals
Totals
Totals
Totals
%
Shrubs
0
3
3r
1
Alnus serrulata
47
3
3
18
8
42
42
39
42
42
38
90
Alnus serrulata
3
3
3
3
8
7
6
5
1
6
29
27
24r
22
Aronia
melanocarpa
Aronia
0
6
6
29
26
26
15
58
arbutifolia
11
5
6
2
1
1
I
r 1
Ilex verticallata
2
Corpus
2
1
2
2
3
2
5
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
amomum
3
0
0
0
0
3
Salix exi ua
8
9
7
10
14
7
17
Salix lucida
2
2
2
2
2
4
200
Ilex verticillata
2
2
Sambucus
canadensis
2
2
2
6
3
8
11
20
17
12
Salix exi ua
Trees
Ailanthus altissima
1
5
3
7
7
8
8
8
8
100
Sambucus
30
1
1
13
12
12
9
75
canadensis
1
1 21
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3
2
Fraxinus
pennsylvanica
12
32
23
Trees
5
Cercis
10
59
72
73
64
91
Ju lans nigra
0
0
4
3
3
2
67
canadensis
0
0
2
2
0
Liriodendron
tulipifera
3
0
Diospyros
0
0
3
Pinus palustris
1
I
I
I
1
1
0
0
virginiane
1
Platanus
occidentalis
2
6
1
12
12
13
15
111
21
Fraxinus
1
59
59
59
69
69
58
84
pennsylvanica
8
17
14
7
5
2
5
6
6
7
6
Quercus sp .
Platanus
1
0
0
0
or
12
12
12
12
12
12
100
occidentalis
14
7
0
2
9
5
1
4
Quercus
0
0
5
5
0
Salix nigra
6
6
6
6
6
6
100
alustris
1
1
1
Ulmus amedcana
1
1
1
1
0
01
0
0
1
Year Totals
67
37
28
37
37
43
3
3
4
3
12
2
17
Salix nigra
2714
1499
1134
1499
1
1742
1701
1
Average Live Stem
Density
1812
139
139
178
185
194
154
79
Year Totals
15
21
19
20
1 27
1 23
17
1 12
Live Stem
Density
608
851
770
810
1094
932
689
486
Average Live
Stem Density
780
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Table VIM Stem counts for each species arranged by plot - all stems.
Thompsons Fork Stream Restoration / EEP Project No. D06030 -A
Species
Plots
Year I
Totals
Year 2
Totals
Year 3
Totals
Year 4
Totals
Year 5
Totals
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Shrubs
Acer rub rum
1
0
0
3
3r
1
Alnus serrulata
47
3
3
18
8
7
8
5
46
87
62
4or
99
Aronia arbutifolia
5
8
7
1
1
6
29
27
24r
22
Aronia
melanocarpa
0
0
8
8
0
Corpus amomum
11
0
11
2
I
r 1
Ilex verticallata
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
5
Li ustrum sinense
3
0
0
0
0
3
Salix exi ua
8
9
7
10
14
7
17
Salix lucida
2
1 0
0
0
0
2
Sambucus
canadensis
2
1
2
6
3
8
11
20
17
12
22
Trees
Ailanthus altissima
1
0
0
0
0
1
Betula nigra
30
0
0
0
0
30
Cercis canadensis
1
1 21
1
1 0
4
4
3
2
Fraxinus
pennsylvanica
12
32
23
7
5
2
10
59
72
73
64
91
Ju lans nigra
0
0
2
2
0
Liriodendron
tulipifera
3
0
0
0
0
3
Pinus palustris
1
01
0
0
0
1
Platanus
occidentalis
2
6
1
12
12
13
15
111
21
Prunus serotina
1
0
0
0
or
1
Quercus palustris
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
6
6
7
6
Quercus sp .
1
0
0
0
or
1
Rhus typhina
14
7
0
0
9
gr
21
Robinia
pseudoacacia
0
0
5
5
0
Salix nigra
1
2
4
3
6
6
3
7
Ulmus amedcana
1
1
0
01
0
0
1
Year Totals
67
37
28
37
37
43
42
67
152
251
256
201
358
Live StemDensit
2714
1499
1134
1499
1499
1742
1701
2714
Average Live Stem
Density
1812

EEP Recommendation and Conclusion
The average stem density of planted species for the site far exceeds the minimum criteria of 260
stems per acre after five years. Every plot has a stem density above the minimum. A large
number of recruit stems were found in all plots in Year 5. The recruit stems more than double the
total stem density across the site, increasing the total by more than 130 %.
Two crest -stage stream gages were installed along the project, near station 24 +00 along
Thompsons Fork main stem and near station 18 +00 on the UT. Bankf ill events were recorded
during Years 1, 2, and 5 for both crest gages, exceeded the requirement of two documented
events recorded during two separate monitoring years.
Comparisons between the Year 1 -5 long -term stream cross - sections and the as -built data
demonstrate generalized channel stability with minimal change from as -built conditions. The
substrate of the constructed riffles on all project reaches has settled into particle distributions
suitable to that of the designed channel, with median particle sizes in the cobble category for the
main stem and the UT I.
The riparian corridors along the restored, enhanced and preserved stream reaches are all
succeeding and adequately protected in accordance with the recorded conservation easements,
including fencing and signage to demarcate and protect the project corridors. EEP requests the
Thompsons Fork site be closed as proposed, generating 5,006 SMUs.
Contingencies
No contingencies have been identified for this site.
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Pre - Construction Photos (Main Stem) — 2006 Post - Construction Photos — Main Stem - 2013
Page 25 of 34
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Pre - Construction Photos (UT) — 2006 Post - Construction Photos (UT) - 2013
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Appendix A: Watershed Planning Summary
92524 — Thompson's Fork and Tributary
Watershed Characteristics Overview
The Thompson's Fork project is located in eastern McDowell County, approximately six miles
east of Marion in the upper Catawba River Basin. It consists of an approximately 2,500 -ft reach
of the mainstem of Thompson's Fork, plus approximately 2,300 feet of an unnamed tributary
(UT). The project reaches are located within 03050101040010, the North Muddy Creek
watershed. The North Muddy Creek HUC is listed as a Targeted Local Watershed (TLW) in the
2009 Upper Catawba River Basin Restoration Priorities (RBRP) plan and falls within the Muddv
Creek Local Watershed Plan (LWP) area. [The Muddy Creek LWP is a non -EEP plan that was
initiated by the Muddy Creek Restoration Partnership in 1998.]
The 59- square mile North Muddy Creek TLW is characterized by 21 % agricultural land use,
66% forested cover (including wetland area), 2.1 % impervious cover and five permitted animal
operations. There are no High Quality Waters (HQW) or Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW)
in this watershed, but 21 Natural Heritage Element Occurrences (NHEOs) have been
documented. Significant Natural Heritage Areas (SNHAs), including the Bobs Creek Pocket
Wilderness, comprise 1.6% of the TLW area, but only 0.1 % of the watershed is in protected
conservation areas (2009 Upper Catawba RBRP). Thompson's Creek enters North Muddy
Creek approximately 800 feet downstream from the lower end of the project reach. Neither
Thompson's Creek nor North Muddy Creek are impaired according to the 2012 North Carolina
303(d) list; however, as noted below, significant stressors have been identified within the North
Muddy Creek TLW as a whole. The North Muddy Creek TLW comprises an important sub -
drainage of the upper Catawba River and the Lake Rhodhiss water supply watershed.
Links to Watershed Goals and Objectives
Major problems identified within this TLW, as noted in Muddy Creek LWP documents (2003-
2011) and the 2009 Upper Catawba RBRP, are summarized in the Table below, along with
LWP- recommended management strategies. The third column of the table summarizes stressor-
related objectives achieved by the Thompsons' Fork and Tributary stream restoration project.
Overall, the project restored a total of approximately 4,700 linear feet of stream, enhanced 390
linear feet and preserved approximately 360 linear feet of stream. In combination with the
numerous additional EEP and non -EEP projects noted below, the Thompson's Fork projects
should contribute to water quality and aquatic habitat improvements within the North Muddy
Creek TLW and downstream waters of the Catawba River.
Stressors and Issues
Management Strategies
Thompson's Fork and Tributary Project
Stream bank erosion
Stream channel and riparian buffer
• Restored /enhanced stream channels and
restoration; livestock exclusion
buffers; installed livestock exclusion fencing
Degraded riparian
Stream channel and riparian buffer
0 Established native vegetation in buffers;
buffers
restoration /enhancement and preservation
preserved headwater stream channels and
buffers
Stream channelization
Stream channel restoration
• Restored stream channels; hydrologically re-
and incision
I connected channels to floodplains
Upland erosion, including
Agriculture and forestry BMPs; preservation
. Preserved headwater reach on unnamed
eroding farm roads
of headwater forests and streams
tributary
Livestock access
Livestock exclusion (and alternate water)
a Installed livestock exclusion fencing

Nutrients and fecal Agricultural BMPs (e.g., livestock fencing); 0 Installed livestock exclusion fencing;
coliform bacteria riparian buffer restoration /enhancement; restored /enhanced stream buffers
riparian wetlands restoration and
preservation
Watershed Summary
There are five other EEP mitigation projects within this HU. Moving from south to north
(upstream to downstream), these are: 93876 — UT to Goose Creek (Coats); 93874 — UT to North
Muddy Creek; 93873 — UT to North Muddy (Allen); 92879 — Bobs Creek; and 92872 —
Neighbors Branch. There are also three agricultural BMP sites (documented by the NC Division
of Soil and Water Conservation in 2014) in this watershed, including two stabilized stock trails
in the Bledsoe Branch catchment and an agricultural waste incinerator. In addition, a 319 - funded
stormwater BMP has been implemented within the Corpening Creek (Youngs Fork)
subwatershed, which drains much of the City of Marion. Four CWMTF projects have also been
constructed within the North Muddy Creek HU, all of which are stream restoration /enhancement
reaches.
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APPENDIX B — Land Ownership and Protection
SITE PROTECTION INSTRUMENT
The land required for the construction, management, and stewardship of this mitigation project includes
the following parcel:
LONG -TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN
Upon approval for close -out by the Interagency Review Team (IRT), the NC DENR Stewardship
Program will be responsible for periodic inspection of the site to ensure that restrictions required in the
conservation easement are upheld.
PDF property documents including the recorded deeds and plats associated with this site are
located on the EEP portal at:
http: / /portal.ncdenr.org /c /document library /get_file ?p 1 id= 60409 &f6lder1d = 11706724 &name=
DLFE- 65083.pdf
Total
Site Protection
Deed Book &
Acreage
Grantor
County
Instrument
Page Number
protected
Areas
Zeb Baird Lowdermilk and
Conservation
E,F,G and
Susan L. W. Icard
McDowell
919/981
Easement
H
2.16
Zeb B. Lowdermilk & wife,
Areas A
Frances M. Lowdermilk
McDowell
Conservation
919/964
and B
Easement
5.69
Zeb B. Lowdermilk wife,
Areas C
Frances Lowdermilk,et al
McDowell
Conservation
919/970
and D
Easement
4.36
LONG -TERM MANAGEMENT PLAN
Upon approval for close -out by the Interagency Review Team (IRT), the NC DENR Stewardship
Program will be responsible for periodic inspection of the site to ensure that restrictions required in the
conservation easement are upheld.
PDF property documents including the recorded deeds and plats associated with this site are
located on the EEP portal at:
http: / /portal.ncdenr.org /c /document library /get_file ?p 1 id= 60409 &f6lder1d = 11706724 &name=
DLFE- 65083.pdf

APPENDIX C — Jurisdictional Determinations and Permits
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action 1D. SAW- 2007 -02334 County: McDowell USGS Quad: Marion East
GENERAL PERMIT (REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE) VERIFICATION
Property Owner / Authorized Agent: Wetlands Resource Center Att'n: Cal Miller
Address: 3970 Bowen Road
Canal Winchester OH 43110
Telephone No.:
Size and location of property (water body, road name /number, town, etc.): Thomosons Fork and Tributary
Restoration located on a 132 acre tract off of South Creek Road on the Zeb Lowdermilk property; near
Morganton.
Description of projects area and activity: Restore 2,530 LF of Thompsons Fork and 1,995 LF of a UT. Restoration
activities will include stabilization of channel pattern and dimensions, bank stabilization, reconnection to
flood lain installation of instream habitat and revs etation of the riparian corridor.
Applicable Law: ® Section 404 (Clean Water Act, 33 USC 1344)
❑ Section 10 (Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 USC 403)
Authorization: Regional General Permit Number:
Nationwide Permit Number: 27
Your work is authorized by the above referenced permit provided it is accomplished in strict accordance with the attached
conditions and your submitted plans. Any violation of the attached conditions or deviation from your submitted plans may subject the
permittee to a stop work order, a restoration order and/or appropriate legal action.
This verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below unless the nationwide authorization is modified,
suspended or revoked. If, prior to the expiration date identified below, the nationwide permit authorization is reissued and/or
modified, this verification will remain valid until the expiration date identified below, provided it complies with all requirements of
the modified nationwide permit. If the nationwide permit authorization expires or is suspended, revoked, or is modified, such that the
activity would no longer comply with the terms and conditions of the nationwide pemrit, activities which have commenced (i.e., are
under construction) or are under contract to commence in reliance upon the nationwide permit, will remain authorized provided the
activity is completed within twelve months of the date of the nationwide permit's expiration, modification or revocation, unless
discretionary authority has been exercised on a case -by -case basis to modify, suspend or revoke the authorization.
Activities subject to Section 404 (as indicated above) may also require an individual Section 401 Water Quality Certification. You
should contact the NC Division of Water Quality (telephone [phone]) to determine Section 401 requirements.
For activities occurring within the twenty coastal counties subject to regulation under the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA),
prior to beginning work you must contact the N.C. Division of Coastal Management.
This Department of the Army verification does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain any other required Federal,
State or local approvals /permits.
If there are any questions regarding this verification, any of the conditions of the Permit, or the Corps of Engineers regulatory
program, please contact Steve Chapin.
Corps Regulatory Official Steve Chapin Date: 9111/07
Expiration Date of Verification: 9111/09
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public. To help us ensure we continue to do so,
please complete the attached customer Satisfaction Survey or visit hM : / /www.saw.usace.anny.mil /WETLANDS /index.htmi to
complete the survey online.
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APPENDIX C — Jurisdictional Determinations and Permits
Determination of Jurisdiction:
❑ Based on preliminary information, there appear to be waters of the US including wetlands within the above described project area.
This preliminary determination is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process
( Reference 33 CFR Part 331).
❑ There are Navigable Waters of the United States within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Unless there is a change in the law or our
published regulations, this determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this
notification.
There are waters of the US and/or wetlands within the above described project area subject to the permit requirements of Section
404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA)(33 USC § 1344). Unless there is a change in the law or our published regulations, this
determination may be relied upon for a period not to exceed five years from the date of this notification.
❑ The jurisdictional areas within the above described project area have been identified under a previous action. Please reference
jurisdictional determination issued . Action ID
Basis of Jurisdictional Determination: Thomnsons Fork>Muddv Creek>Catawba River whicb is navigable -in -fact in S.C.
Appeals Information (This information applies only to approved jurisdictional determinations.)
This correspondence constitutes an approved jurisdictional determination for the above described site. If you object to this
determination, you may request an administrative appeal under Corps regulations at 33 CFR part 331. Enclosed you will find a
Notification of Appeal Process (NAP) fact sheet and request for appeal (RFA) form. If you request to appeal this determination you
must submit a completed RFA form to the following address:
District Engineer, Wilmington Regulatory Division
Attn:Steve Chapin, Project Manager,
Asheville Regulatory Field Office
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, North Carolina 28801 -5006
In order for an RFA to be accepted by the Corps, the Corps must determine that it is complete, that it meets the criteria for appeal
under 33 CFR part 331.5, and that it has been received by the District Office within 60 days of the date of the NAP. Should you
decide to submit an RFA form, it must be received at the above address by 11/11107.
* *It is not necessary to submit an RFA form to the District Office if you do not object to the determination in this correspondence. **
Corps Regulatory Official. ___Steve Chapin
Date 9 /11 /07 Expiration Date 9/11/2012
SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCH, WETLAND DELINEATION FORMS, PROJECT PLANS, ETC., MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE FILE COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.
Copy Furnished:
EMH &T, 5500 New Albany Road, New Albany, OH 43054 (Melissa Queen Darby)
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APPENDIX C — Jurisdictional Determinations and Permits
IVArF'S Michael F. Easley, Governor
pG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
(j r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
i
Golsen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
September 4, 2007
DWQ Project # 07 -1249
McDowell County
Mr. Cal Miller
Wetlands Resource Center (For NC EEP Program)
3970 Bowen Road
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
Subject Property: Thompson Fork and Tributary Restoration
Thompsons Fork [030830, 11- 32 -1 -11, C]
Approval of 401 Water Quality Certification with Additional Conditions
Dear Mr. Miller:
You have our approval, in accordance with the attached conditions and those listed below, to place fill
within or otherwise impact 5,400 linear feet of perennial stream, as described in your application dated
April 17, 2007, and received by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) on July 20, 2007, to perform the
proposed stream restoration and enhancement project at the site. After reviewing your application; we
have decided that the impacts are covered by General Water Quality Certification Number(s) 3626
(GC3626). The Certification(s) allows you to use Nationwide Permit(s) 27 (NW27), when issued by the
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In addition, you should obtain or otherwise comply with any
other required federal, state or local permits before you go ahead with your project including (but not
limited to) Erosion and Sediment Control, and Non - discharge regulations. Also, this approval to
proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct impacts to waters as depicted in your
application shall expire upon expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
This approval is for the purpose and design that you described in your application. If you change your
project, you must notify us and you may be required to send us a new application. If the property is sold,
the new owner must be given a copy of this Certification ffhd approval letter and is thereby responsible for
complying with all conditions. If total fills for this project (now or in the future) exceed one acre of
wetland or 150 linear feet of stream, compensatory mitigation may be required as described in 15A
NCAC 2H.0506 (h). This approval requires you to follow the conditions listed in the attached
certification and any additional conditions listed below,
The Additional Conditions of the Certification are:
1. Impacts Approved
The following impacts are hereby approved as long as all of the other specific and general
conditions of this Certification (or Isolated Wetland Permit) are met. No other impacts are
approved including incidental irrlpacts:
of Irr1 act Amount Approved nits Plan Location or Reference
Type Stream - perennial 1 5,400 (linear feet PCN Pa acs 9 and 10 of 14
401 Oycrsight/Express Review Permitting Unit
1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -1650
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919 - 733 -1786! FAX [phone] / Internet: lMp:llh2o.enr.state,ne.us/nowelands
, ---- _t__ -I ae. _a...a A M:..., 0.,...1— r_Sno ✓, 1RPr Ipiilt O% Pn0 f.anmirntr PaOer
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APPENDIX C — Jurisdictional Determinations and Permits
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=_ Wetlands Resource Center
-: Page 2 of 3.
September 4, 2007
2. No Waste, Spoil, Solids, or Fill of Any Kind
No waste, spoil, solids, or fill of any kind shall occur in wetlands, waters, or riparian areas beyond
the footprint of the impacts depicted in the Pre- Construction Notification. All construction
activities, including the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of sediment and erosion.
control Best Management Practices, shall be performed so that no violations of state water quality
standards, statutes, or rules occur,
3. Erosion and sediment control practices must be in full compliance with all specifications governing
the proper design, installation and operation and maintenance of such Best Management Practices in
order to protect surface waters standards:
a. The erosion and sediment control measures for the project must be designed, installed,
operated, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of the North Carolina
Sediment and Erosion Control Planning and Design Manual.
b. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the sediment and erosion control
measures must be such that they equal, or exceed, the requirements specified in the most
recent version of the North Carolina Sediment and Erosion Control Manual. The devices
shall be maintained on all construction sites; borrow sites, and waste pile (spoil) projects,
including contractor -owned or leased borrow pits associated with the project.
c. Sufficient materials required for stabilization and/or repair of erosion control measures and
stormwater routing and treatment shall be on site at all times.
4. Sediment and Erosion Control Measures
Sediment and erosion control measures shall not be placed in wetlands or waters to the maximum
extent practicable. If placement of sediment and erosion control devices in wetlands and waters is
unavoidable, they shall be removed and the. natural grade restored within six months of the date that
the Division of Land Resources has released the project;
5. Protective Fencing
The outside buffer, wetland or water boundary and along the construction corridor within these
boundaries approved under this authorization shall be clearly marked with orange warning fencing
(or similar high visibility material) for the areas that have been approved to infringe within the
buffer, wetland or water prior to any land disturbing;
6. Stream Restoration/Enhancement Plans
You have our approval for your proposed final stream restoration/enhancement plans. The stream
restoration/enhancement'must be constructed, maintained, and monitored according to the plans
approved by this Office. Any repairs or adjustments to the site must be made according to the
approved plans or must receive written approval from this Office to make the repairs or
adjustments.
7. Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of all work approved within the 401 Water Quality Certification or applicable
Buffer Rules, and any subsequent modifications, the applicant is required to return the attached
certificate of completion to the 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit, North Carolina
Division of Water Quality, 1650 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699 -1650.
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APPENDIX C — Jurisdictional Determinations and Permits
Wetlands Resource Center
Page 3 of 3
September 4, 2007
Violations of any condition herein set forth may result in revocation of this Certification and may result in
criminal and/or civil penalties. The authorization to proceed with your proposed impacts or to conduct
impacts to waters as depicted in your application and as authorized by this Certification, shall expire upon
expiration of the 404 or CAMA Permit.
If you do not accept any of the conditions of this Certification (associated with the approved wetland or
stream impacts), you may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60 days of the date that
you receive this letter. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to Chapter 150B of
the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, N.C, 27699 -6714. This certification and its conditions are final and binding unless you ask for a
hearing.
Any disputes over determinations regarding this Authorization Certificate (associated with the approved
buffer impacts) shall be referred in writing to the Director for a decision, The Director's decision is
subject to review as provided in Articles 3 and 4 of G.S. 150B.
This letter completes the review of the Division of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water
Act. If you have any questions, please telephone Cyndi Karoly or Ian McMillan at 919 - 733 -178 .
Sincorq,
AC oleen H. Sullins
CHS /gym
Enclosures: GC 3627
Certificate of Completion
cc: USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office
Kevin Barnett, DWQ Asheville Regional Office
DLR Asheville Regional Office
File Copy
Central Piles
Melissa Queen Darby, EMH &T, Inc., 5500 New Albany Road, New Albany, OH 43054
Filename: 071249T aompsonsForkAndTribu taryRestoratian (MCDowell)401
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APPENDIX - D Debit Ledger
Mitigation Project Name Thompson's Fork and Tributary
EEP IMS ID 92524
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Applied Credit Ratios: 1:1 1.5:1 2.5:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1 1:1 3:1 2:1 5:1
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Beginning Balance (feet and acres)
4,675.00
390.00
356.00
Beginning Balance (mitigation credits)
4,675.00
260.00
71.20
NCDOT Pre -EEP Debits (feet and acres): Not Applicable
EEP Debits feet and acres :
DWQ Permit No
JSACE Action IDs
Impact Project Name
NCDOT TIP B -4192 -
2006- 41326 -359
Bridge 264 on SR 1103
184.00
2006 - 20053/
2006 -20054
NC 90 - Division 11
10.00
NCDOT TIP B -4197 -
2007- 3924 -359
Bridge 73 on SR 1552
167.00
NCDOT TIP B -4196 -
2008- 00891 -359
Bridge 238 on SR 1506
81.00
NCDOT TIP R- 2206B/C -
2004 -1024
2004 -31320
NC 16 Widening
2,376.90
2009 -01753
SR 2665 - Division 10
23.00
1115.00
NCDOT TIP B -4190 -
2009 -02115
Bridge 37 over NC 226
62.00
NCDOT TIP R -3833 - SR
2008 -0999
2008 -1982
1101 Widening
32.00
NCDOT TIP U -2550B -
2010 -1017
2011 -00133
NC 18 /1-40 Interchange
525.00
2005 -30027
SR 1311 - Division 12
64.00
241.00
NCDOT TIP B -4061 -
2011 -01151
Bridge 90 on SR 1727
298.00
2011 -01197
SR 1386 - Division 12
75.00
Remaining Balance (feet and acres)
777.10
390.00
0.00
Remaining Balance (mitigation credits)
777.10
260.001
1 0.00
Information from EEP Debit Ledger dated 08/13/2014