20211241 Ver 2_B-3186_B-5898 - Haywood County - PJD (Signed)_20230711

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
April 27, 2021 9/19/2021
Ms. Crystal Amschler
US Army Corps of Engineers
151 Patton Avenue, Room 208
Asheville, NC 28801
J. ERic BOYETTE
SECRETARY
RE: Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination for TIP Numbers:
B-3186 and B-5898; Replace Bridge No. 155 and No. 158 on US 23/74 over Richland
Creek and Replace Bridge No. 168 on US 23/74 over US 19/23, Haywood County, North
Carolina
HDR Engineering of the Carolinas Inc. (HDR) has completed a jurisdictional stream and wetland
delineation on the above referenced project for the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT). The NCDOT proposes to replace bridge No. 155 and No. 158 on US 23/74 over
Richland Creek and bridge No. 168 on US 23/74 over US 19/23, Haywood County, North
Carolina (Figures 1 and 2).
Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
HDR reviewed the study area for jurisdictional waters of the U.S. under Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act. The project area was examined according to the methodology described in the
USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual, USACE Post-Rapanos guidance, the recent USACE
Regional Supplement, and the NCDWR Guidance. On -site reconnaissance conducted on
February 1-2, 2021 determined the presence of one wetland totaling approximately 0.01 acres,
and seven streams totaling approximately 4,361 linear feet (Figure 3). The completed wetland and
stream forms are attached. Table 1 provides a summary of the delineated features within the
study area.
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
253 WEBSTER ROAD
SYLVA, NC 28779
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
WEBSITE: NCDOT GO V
Location:
253 WEBSTER ROAD
SYLVA, NC 28779

Table 1. Summary of Waters of the U. S.
Estimated
Stream/Wetland
amount of
Class of
Latitude
Longitude
Cowardin
Site Number in
aquatic
aquatic
(DD)
(DD)
Class
Study Area
resource in
resource
review area
WA
35.522311
-82.956635
PEM
0.01 ac.
Non -section 10
- wetland
Non -section 10
Richland Creek
35.517778
-82.975163
R3UB
2,3341E
- non -wetland
SA (Int) UT to
Non -section 10
35.518030
-82.967166
R4SB
821f.
Richland Creek
- non -wetland
SA (Per) UT to
Non -section 10
35.517125
-82.968733
R3UB
1,109 1E
Richland Creek-
non -wetland
SB UT to Lake
Non -section 10
35.522344
-82.956514
R3UB
2721f.
Junaluska
- non -wetland
SD UT to Lake
Non -section 10
35.520917
-82.962678
R4SB
83 lf.
Junaluska
- non -wetland
SE UT to
Non -section 10
35.517681
-82.975558
R3UB
3361f.
Richland Creek
- non -wetland
SF UT to
Non -section 10
35.512106
-82.978527
R4UB
591f.
Richland Creek
- non -wetland
SG UT to
Non -section 10
35.512144
-82.978665
R3UB
861f.
Richland Creek
- non -wetland
We are hereby requesting a preliminary jurisdictional determination for delineated waters of the
U.S. If you have any questions or require additional information after your review of the enclosed
information, please contact me at [phone] or dRmchenrya,ncdot. oovv.
1NAAlbb' :
8B673FBE42E5415...
David McHenry, Environmental Supervisor
NCDOT — Division 14
Attachments:
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form
NRCS Soils Map
USACE Wetland Determination Forms
NCDWR Forms
WAM/SAM Forms
9/19/2021
Vicinity Map (Figure 1)
Project Study Area Map (USGS Quad) (Figure 2)
Jurisdictional Features Map (Figure 3)
NWI Map
ORM Upload Sheet

ATTACHMENT A
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD):_4/27/21
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
David McHenry, Division Environmental Officer
NCDOT- Division 14, 253 Webster Road Sylva, NC 28779
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
Asheville
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
B-3186/B-5898, Replace Bridge No. 155 and No. 158 on US 23/74 over Richland Creek and Replace Bridge No. 168 on US 23/74 over US 19/23.
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC
County/parish/borough: Haywood
City: Waynesville
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat. 35518404 ON; Long.-82.967715
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Richland Creek
OW.
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non -wetland waters:
4,361 _linear feet: width (ft) and/or acres.
Cowardin Class: R4UB and R3UB
Stream Flow: Intermittent and Perennial
Wetlands: 00, acres.
Cowardin Class: PEM
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal:
Non -Tidal:

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
❑ Field Determination. Date(s): .
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.
ElOffice 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: 7.5-minute series, Clyde, NC
❑✓❑ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation: NRCS Soil Map, Haywood County, 1987
L✓❑ National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: NwlWetland Map
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:_ _
100-year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑ Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date): or
❑ Other (Name & Date):
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
❑ Other information (please specify):
2

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.
3

This preliminary JD finds that there "may be" 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:
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)
DocuSigned by:
aJ7-0-2�v--9/19/2021
8B673FBE42E5415...
Signature and date of
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)
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NORTH CAROLINA PEM RIVERINE
Area
0.01 ACRE
MWETABUT
35.52231100
-82.95663500
Richland Creek
NORTH CAROLINA R3UB
Linear
2334 FOOT
A2TRIBPER
35.51777800
-82.97516300
SA Int
NORTH CAROLINA R4SB
Linear
82 FOOT
A2TRIBINT
35.51803000
-82.96716600
SA Per
NORTH CAROLINA R3UB
Linear
1109 FOOT
A2TRIBPER
35.51712500
-82.96873300
SIB
NORTH CAROLINA R3UB
Linear
272 FOOT
A2TRIBPER
35.52234400
-82.95651400
SD
NORTH CAROLINA R4SB
Linear
83 FOOT
A2TRIBINT
35.52091700
-82.96267800
SE
NORTH CAROLINA R3UB
Linear
336 FOOT
A2TRIBPER
35.51768100
-82.97555800
SF
NORTH CAROLINA R4SB
Linear
59 FOOT
A2TRIBINT
35.51210600
-82.97852700
SG
NORTH CAROLINA R3UB
Linear
86 FOOT
A2TRIBPER
35.51214400
-82.97866500

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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
SA
Date: 2/2/2021
Project/Site: B-3186/13-5898
Latitude: 35.51803
Evaluator: Sara Easterly/Kramer Scott
county: Haywood
Longitude:-82.967166
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 23 75
Stream Dete ircle one)
Other Clyde
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
I e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 7.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1O
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 5.75 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW =(Ea OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Bank height: 1-3'; BFW: 7'. Water depth:
1-8". Substrate:
Gravel, Cobble, Silt.
Velocity: Moderate.Clarity: Clear.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
SA
Date: 2/2/2021
Project/Site: B-3186/13-5898
Latitudd5.517125
Evaluator: Sara Easterly/Kramer Scott
county: Haywood
Longitude:-82.968733
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 2625
Stream Determination (cir
Other Clyde
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 8.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1O
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 9.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
O2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
cl
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 8.25 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.7 OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Bank height: 1-3'; BFW: 7'. Water depth:
1-8". Substrate:
Gravel, Cobble, Silt.
Velocity: Moderate.Clarity: Clear.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date:2/1/2021
Project/Site: g-3186/13-5898
Latitude: 35.522344
Evaluator: Sara Easterly/Kramer Scott
county: Haywood
Longitude:-82.956514
Total Points:
Stream Determination (ci
Other Clyde
Stream is at least intermittent 33
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 18.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
O3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 8.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1 0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Bank height: 1-10'; BFW: 6'. Water depth:
3-12". Substrate:
Gravel, Cobble, Silt.
Velocity: Fast.Clarity: Clear.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
SD
Date:2/1/2021
Project/Site: g-3186/13-5898
Latitude: 35.520917
Evaluator: Sara Easterly/Kramer Scott
county: Haywood
Longitude:-82.962678
Total Points:
Stream Dete ircle one)
Other Clyde
Stream is at least intermittent 26
Ephemeral ntermitten Perennial
e.g. Quad Name:
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
I
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 11 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1O
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 9 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Bank height: 1'; BFW: 4'. Water depth:
1-4". Substrate:
Gravel, Cobble, Silt.
Velocity: Fast.Clarity: Clear.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
SE
Date:2/2/2021
Project/Site: 13-3186/13-5898
Latitude: 35.517681
Evaluator: Sara Easterly/Kramer Scott
county: Haywood
Longitude:-82.975558
Total Points:
Stream Determination (ci
Other Clyde
Stream is at least intermittent 32
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
Ephemeral Intermittent Perennial
I e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 17.5 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
O3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 8.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
1 0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Bank height: 1-10'; BFW: 8'. Water depth:
2-12". Substrate:
Boulder, Gravel, Cobble, Silt.
Velocity: Fast.Clarity: Clear.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
SF
Date:2/2/2021
Project/Site: g-3186/13-5898
Latitude: 35.512106
Evaluator: Sara Easterly/Kramer Scott
county: Haywood
Longitude:-82.978527
Total Points:
Stream Dete circle one)
Other Clyde
Stream is at least intermittent 29.5
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
Ephemeral Intermitten Perennial
I e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 13 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
O3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 10.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Bank height: 1-6'; BFW: 4'. Water depth:
1-6". Substrate:
Gravel, Cobble, Silt.
Velocity: Fast.Clarity: Clear.
Sketch:

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
SG
Date:2/2/2021
Project/Site: 13-3186/13-5898
Latitude: 35.512144
Evaluator: Sara Easterly/Kramer Scott
county: Haywood
Longitude:-82.978665
Total Points:
Stream Determination (cir
Other Clyde
Stream is at least intermittent 35.5
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30`
Ephemeral Intermittent erennial
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 18 )
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
O3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0
1
2
3
8. Headcuts
0
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
0.5
1
.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0
Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 11.5 )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
0
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
1.
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0
0.5
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
3
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
3
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
0
1
2
3
22. Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.5
1
1.5
25. Algae
0
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL =
1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes: Bank height: 1-6'; BFW: 6'. Water depth:
2-12". Substrate: Bedrock, Boulder, Gravel, Cobble, Silt.
Velocity: Fast.Clarity: Clear.
Sketch:

NC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
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USACEAID#: NCDWR#:
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch of the assessment area and photographs. Attach a copy oftheUSGS7.5-minutetopographicquadrangle,
and circle the location of the stream reach undereval uation. If multiple stream reacheswi I I be evaluated o n the same property, identify and
number all reacheso n the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. Seethe NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested information. Record in the "Notes/Sketch" section if supplementary measurements were performed. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examplesof additional measurements that maybe relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessmentarea).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any): B-3186/B-5898 SA (Upper) 2. Date of evaluation: 2/2/2021
3. Applicant/ownername: NCDOT 4. Assessor name/organization: S. Easterly/HDR
5. County: Haywood 6. Nearest named water body
7. River basin: French Broad on USGS7.5-minute quad: Rich I and Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach): 35.518018/-82.967072
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (showon attached map): SA (Upper) 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet): 75'
11. Channel depth from bed (in riffle, if present) to top of bank (feet): 1-3 ❑ Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Chan nel width atto p of ban k (feet): 4' 13. Is assessment reach a swamp steam? ❑Yes ❑ No
14. Featuretype: ❑Perennialflow ® Intermittent flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMA11ON:
15. NC SAM Zone: ® Mountains(M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑ A ER B
valley shape (skip for
Tidal Marsh Stream):(more sinuousstream, flatterval ley slope) (less sinuousstream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed size: (skip ® Size 1 (< 0.1 mi2) ❑ Size 2 (0.1 to < 0.5 mil) ❑ Size 3 (0.5 to < 5 mil) ❑ Size 4 (>_ 5 mil)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? 1ERYes ❑ No If Yes, checkalI that apply to the assessment area.
❑ Section 10 water ❑ Classified Trout Waters ❑ Water Supply Watershed (❑ 1 ❑ II ❑ III ❑ IV ❑ V)
❑ Essential Fish Habitat ❑ Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Quality Waters/Outstanding Resource Waters
❑ Publicly owned property ❑ NCDWR Riparian buffer rule in effect ❑ Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑ An ad romous fish ❑ 303(d) List ❑ CAMA Area of Envi ronmental Concern (AEC)
❑ Documented presence of federal and/orstate listed protected specieswithin the assessment area.
List species:
❑ Desig nated Critical Habitat (list species)
19. Are additional stream information/supplementarymeasurements indudedin" Notes/Sketch"sectionorattached? ❑Yes 1[ZNo
1. Channel Water —assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
1ERA Water throughout assessment reach.
❑ B No flow, water in poolsonly.
❑ C No water i n assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction —assessment reach metric
❑A At least 10% of assessment reach in -stream habitat or riffle -pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach (examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrictthe channel, tidal gates, debrisjams,
beaver dams).
ER NotA
3. Feature Pattern —assessment reach metric
❑A A majo rity of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples: straightening, modification above orbelow culvert).
ER NotA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile —assessment reach metric
❑A Majority of assessment reach hasa substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damning, over
widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of these
disturbances).
RB NotA
5. Signs of Active Instability— assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
active ban k failure, active channel down-cutti ng (head -cut), active wideni ng, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabion, ri p-rap).
1ERA < 10%ofchannel unstable
❑B 10 to 25% of channel unstable
❑C > 25% of chan nel unstable

6. StreamsideArea Interaction —streamside area metric
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Littl e o r n o evidence of conditions th at ad versely affect reference i nteracti on
�B B Moderate evidence of conditions(examples: berms, levees, d own-cutti ng, ag gradation, d redgi ng) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples: I i mited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows th rough streamsidearea, leaky
or intermittent bulkheads, causeways with fl oodplain constriction, mi nor d itching [including mosquito ditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little tonofloodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples: causeways with floodplain and channel constriction, bulkheads, retai ning walls, fill, stream incision, disruption
of flood flows through streamside area] o rtoo much floodplain/i ntertidal zone access [examples: i mpoundments, intensive
mosquito ditching]) or floodplai n/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
i nterstream divide
Water Quality Stressors —assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discoloredwater instream orintertidalzone(milkywhite, blue, unnatural water d iscoloration, o i I s heen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentation (burying of stream features or i ntertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causi nga water q uality problem
❑D Odor (notincluding natural sulfide odors)
❑ E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section.
❑F Livestockwith accessto streamor i ntertidal zone
❑G Excessive algae i n streamor i ntertidal zo ne
❑ H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑ I Other: (explain in "Notes/Sketch" section)
[RJ Littleto no stressors
Recent Weather —watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 d rought o r h igheris considered ad rought; for Size 3 or 4 streams, D2 d rought or h igheris considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall notexceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
0C No d ro ught conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream —assessment reach metric
❑Yes ERNo Is stream is too large or d angerous to assess? If Yes, ski p to Metric 13 (StreamsideArea Gro und Surface Condition).
10. Natural In -stream Habitat Types —assessment reach metric
10a. ❑Yes ®No Degraded in -stream habitat over majo rity of the assessment reach (examples of stressors i n clude excessive
sedimentation, mining, excavation, in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap], recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occu r (o ccurs i f > 5% coverage of assessment reach) (skip f or Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
❑A Multi ple aq uati c macrophytes an d aq uatic mosses F, N ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) 2 E ❑G Submerged aq uati c vegetation
❑ B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent 8 y ❑ H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation Yd ❑ I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snagsand logs (i ncludi nglap trees) ❑J 5% verti cal ban k along the marsh
ER D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots ❑ K Little or no habitat
in banks extendto the normal wetted perimeter
❑ E Little or no habitat
*********************************REMAINING QUESTIONSARE NOTAPPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS****************************
11. Bedform and Su bstrate—assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑ Yes ®No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream? (skipfor Coastal Plain streams)
11b. Bedform evaluated. Check the appropriatebox(es).
ERA Riffle -run section (evaluate 11c)
❑ B Pool -glide section (evaluate 11d)
❑ C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
11c. In riffle sections, check al I that occur below the normal wetted peri meter ofthe assessment reach —whethero r not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present(NP) =absent, Rare
(R)= present but < 10%,Common (C)=> 10-40%, Abundant (A) = > 40-70%, Predominant (P) = > 70%. Cumulative percentages
sho uld not exceed 100% fo r each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
IR ❑
❑
❑
❑
Bed rock/saprolite
Bo ul d e r (256 — 4096 mm)
Cobble (64-256 mm)
Gravel (2 — 64 mm)
Sand (.062-2 mm)
Silt/clay (<0.062 mm)
Detritus
Artificial (rip -rap, concrete, etc.)
11d. ❑Yes ®No Are pools fi I led with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)

12. Aquatic Life —assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a. I[RYes ❑No Was an i n-stream aq uatic life assessment performed as described i n the User Manual?
If No, select one of the followi ng reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑No Water ❑Other:
12b. ❑Yes ®No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skipto Metric13.
1 >1 Numbers over columns refer to "i ndividuals"fo r Size land 2 streams and "taxa"for Size 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adultfrogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑DAquatic macrophytesand aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ ❑ Beetles
❑ ❑ Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian clam(Corbicula)
❑ ❑ Crustacean (isopod/amphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
❑ ❑ Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Dipterans
❑ ❑ Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑ Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquitolarvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fish (GambusO)ormud minnows(Umbrapygmaea)
❑ ❑ Mussel s/Clams (not Corbicula)
❑ ❑Otherfish
❑ ❑Salamanders/tadpoles
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stoneflylarvae (P)
❑ ❑Tipulidlarvae
❑ ❑ Worms/leeches
13. StreamsideArea Ground Surface Condition —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Ban k(RB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank flowand upland runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over amajorityofthe streamsidearea
RB I[ZB Mod erate alteration to water storage capacity overa majo rity of th e strearnside area
❑ C ❑ C Severe alteration to water storage capacity over a majority ofthe streamside area (examples: ditches, fill, soil compaction,
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storage — streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valley types)
Considerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Majorityofstreamsidearea with depressionsabletopond water >_6inchesdeep
❑B ❑B Majorityof strearnside area with depressionsable to pond water 3to 6 inches deep
I[ZC to Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water< 3 inchesdeep
15. Wetland Presence—streamsideareametric(skipforTidalMarshStreams)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Do not considerwetlandsoutsideofthe streamsidearea orwithinthe normal
wetted perimeterof assessment reach.
LB RB
❑Y ❑Y Are wetlandspresent inthestreamsidearea?
TERN ERN
16. Basef low Contributors — assessment reach metric (skipf or Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessmentreach or with in view of and draining to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or spri ngs (j urisdictional d ischarges)
❑B Po nds (i nd ude wet d etention basi ns; d o not i nclude sedi ment basi ns o rd ry d etention basins)
❑C Obstruction passing flow d uring low -flow periodswithin the assessment area (beaver dam, leaky dam, bottom -release d am,weir)
❑ D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating (iron in water indicates seepage)
❑ E Stream bed or ban k soil reduced (dig through deposited sedi ment if present)
�F No n e of th e above
17. Basef low Detractors —assessment area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evi d ence of s ubstantial water withdrawals from th e assess ment reach (i ncludes areas excavated fo r p ump i nstal lation)
❑B 0 bstruction n ot passi ng fl owd uring low-fl ow periods affecting th e assessment reach (ex: watertight d am, sedi ment d eposit)
❑ C Urban stream (>_ 24% i mpervious surface for watershed)
❑ D Evidence thatthe streamside area has been modified resulting i n accelerated drainage i ntothe assessment reach
❑ E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
�F No n e of th e above
18. Shading —assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consideraspect. Consider" leaf-on"condition.
❑A Stream shad i ng is appropriate fo rstream category (may i nd ude gaps associated with natural processes)
RB Degraded (example: scatteredtrees)
❑C Stream shading is gone or largely absent

19. Buffer Width —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A >_ 100 feet wi d e o r exte nds to th e ed ge o f th e wate rshed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B From 50to < 100 feet wide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 to < 50 feet wide
�D D ®D D From 10to <30 feet wide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet wide or notrees
20. Buffer Structure—streamsideareametric(skipforTidalMarshStreams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RB
❑ A ❑ A Mature forest
❑ B ❑ B Non -mature woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
IERC ER Herbaceo us vegetation with o r without a stri p of trees < 10 feet wi d e
❑ D ❑ D Maintained shrubs
❑ E ❑ E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB). Indicate if I i sted stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank check here and skip to Metric 22: ER
Abuts < 30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Rowcrops
❑ B ❑ B ❑ B ❑ B ❑ B ❑ B Mai ntai ned turf
❑ C ❑ C ❑ C ❑ C ❑ C ❑ C Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
❑ D ❑ D ❑ D ❑ D ❑ D ❑ D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Mediumto high stemdensity
ER ERB Low stem density
❑ C ❑ C No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider whether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacki ngvegetation> 10 feet wide.
LB RB
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is <25 percent.
RB I[ZB Thetotal length of buffer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑ C ❑ C The total length of buffer breaks is >50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition—streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Eval uate the do minant vegetation within 100 feet of each ban k or to the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributesto
assessment reach habitat.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Vegetation is close to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native species,
with non-nativeinvasive species absentorsparse.
�B B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
species. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clear -cutting or clearing or
communities with non-native invasive species present, but not dominant, over a large portion ofthe expected strata or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
❑ C ❑ C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent or communities
with no n-native i nvasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stand s of non -characteristic species o r communities i nappropriately composed of a si n gle species o r no vegetation.
25. Conductivity —assessment reach metric (skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑ Yes ®No Was conductivity measurement recorded?
If No, select one of the follow ngreasons. []No Water❑Other:
25b. Check the box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of microsiemens per centimeter).
❑ A < 46 ❑ B 46 to < 67 ❑ C 67 to < 79 ❑ D 79 to < 230 ❑ E >_ 230
Notes/Sketch:

Draft NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name B-3186/B-5898 SA (Upper) Date of Assessment 2/2/2021
Stream Category Mb1 Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Intermittent
USACE/
NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams
Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Flood Flow
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
LOW
(4) Flood plain Access
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
LOW
LOW
(4) Microtopography
NA
NA
(3) Stream Stability
HIGH
HIGH
(4) Channel Stability
HIGH
HIGH
(4) Sediment Transport
LOW
LOW
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
NA
(2)Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Stream Geo morphology
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
LOW
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
HIGH
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
LOW
LOW
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
LOW
(3) Thermo reg ulatio n
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(2) IndicatorsofStressors
NO
NO
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
LOW
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
NA
(1) Habitat
LOW
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
MEDIUM
(3) Baseflow
HIGH
HIGH
(3) Substrate
LOW
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
HIGH
HIGH
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
HIGH
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
LOW
(3) Stream -side Habitat
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
(3) Thermo reg ulatio n
LOW
LOW
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geo morphology
NA
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
NA
Overall
LOW
LOW

NC SAM FIELD ASSESSMENT RESULTS
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INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch of the assessment area and photographs. Attach a copy oftheUSGS7.5-minutetopographicquadrangle,
and circle the location of the stream reach undereval uation. If multiple stream reacheswi I I be evaluated o n the same property, identify and
number all reacheso n the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. Seethe NC SAM User Manual for detailed descriptions
and explanations of requested information. Record in the "Notes/Sketch" section if supplementary measurements were performed. Seethe
NC SAM User Manual for examplesof additional measurements that maybe relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessmentarea).
PROJECT/SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any): B-3186/B-5898 SA (Lower) 2. Date of evaluation: 2/2/2021
3. Applicant/ownername: NCDOT 4. Assessor name/organization: S. Easterly/HDR
5. County: Haywood 6. Nearest named water body
7. River basin: French Broad on USGS7.5-minute quad: Rich I and Creek
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach): 35.516385/-82.969411
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site n umber (showon attached map): SA (Lower) 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet): 200'
11. Channel depth from bed (in riffle, if present) to top of bank (feet): 1-3 ❑ Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Chan nel width atto p of ban k (feet): 4' 13. Is assessment reach a swamp steam? ❑Yes ❑ No
14. Featuretype: Werennialflow ❑ Intermittent flow ❑Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM CATEGORY INFORMA11ON:
15. NC SAM Zone: ® Mountains(M) ❑ Piedmont(P) ❑ Inner Coastal Plain (1) ❑ Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16. Estimated geomorphic ❑ A ER B
valley shape (skip for
Tidal Marsh Stream):(more sinuousstream, flatterval ley slope) (less sinuousstream, steeper valley slope)
17. Watershed size: (skip ® Size 1 (< 0.1 mi2) ❑ Size 2 (0.1 to < 0.5 mil) ❑ Size 3 (0.5 to < 5 mil) ❑ Size 4 (>_ 5 mil)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? 1ERYes ❑ No If Yes, checkalI that apply to the assessment area.
❑ Section 10 water ❑ Classified Trout Waters ❑ Water Supply Watershed (❑ 1 ❑ II ❑ III ❑ IV ❑ V)
❑ Essential Fish Habitat ❑ Primary Nursery Area ❑ High Quality Waters/Outstanding Resource Waters
❑ Publicly owned property ❑ NCDWR Riparian buffer rule in effect ❑ Nutrient Sensitive Waters
❑ An ad romous fish ❑ 303(d) List ❑ CAMA Area of Envi ronmental Concern (AEC)
❑ Documented presence of federal and/orstate listed protected specieswithin the assessment area.
List species:
❑ Desig nated Critical Habitat (list species)
19. Are additional stream information/supplementarymeasurements indudedin" Notes/Sketch"sectionorattached? ❑Yes 1[ZNo
1. Channel Water —assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
1ERA Water throughout assessment reach.
❑ B No flow, water in poolsonly.
❑ C No water i n assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction —assessment reach metric
❑A At least 10% of assessment reach in -stream habitat or riffle -pool sequence is severely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impoundment on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach (examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrictthe channel, tidal gates, debrisjams,
beaver dams).
ER NotA
3. Feature Pattern —assessment reach metric
❑A A majo rity of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples: straightening, modification above orbelow culvert).
ER NotA
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile —assessment reach metric
❑A Majority of assessment reach hasa substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damning, over
widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of these
disturbances).
RB NotA
5. Signs of Active Instability— assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
active ban k failure, active channel down-cutti ng (head -cut), active wideni ng, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabion, ri p-rap).
1ERA < 10%ofchannel unstable
❑B 10 to 25% of channel unstable
❑C > 25% of chan nel unstable

6. StreamsideArea Interaction —streamside area metric
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Littl e o r n o evidence of conditions th at ad versely affect reference i nteracti on
�B B Moderate evidence of conditions(examples: berms, levees, d own-cutti ng, ag gradation, d redgi ng) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples: I i mited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows th rough streamsidearea, leaky
or intermittent bulkheads, causeways with fl oodplain constriction, mi nor d itching [including mosquito ditching])
❑C ❑C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little tonofloodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples: causeways with floodplain and channel constriction, bulkheads, retai ning walls, fill, stream incision, disruption
of flood flows through streamside area] o rtoo much floodplain/i ntertidal zone access [examples: i mpoundments, intensive
mosquito ditching]) or floodplai n/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a man-made feature on an
i nterstream divide
Water Quality Stressors —assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
❑A Discoloredwater instream orintertidalzone(milkywhite, blue, unnatural water d iscoloration, o i I s heen, stream foam)
❑B Excessive sedimentation (burying of stream features or i ntertidal zone)
❑C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causi nga water q uality problem
❑D Odor (notincluding natural sulfide odors)
❑ E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach. Cite source in "Notes/Sketch"
section.
❑F Livestockwith accessto streamor i ntertidal zone
❑G Excessive algae i n streamor i ntertidal zo ne
❑ H Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc)
❑ I Other: (explain in "Notes/Sketch" section)
[RJ Littleto no stressors
Recent Weather —watershed metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 d rought o r h igheris considered ad rought; for Size 3 or 4 streams, D2 d rought or h igheris considered a drought
❑A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall notexceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
❑B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last48 hours
0C No d ro ught conditions
9. Large or Dangerous Stream —assessment reach metric
❑Yes ERNo Is stream is too large or d angerous to assess? If Yes, ski p to Metric 13 (StreamsideArea Gro und Surface Condition).
10. Natural In -stream Habitat Types —assessment reach metric
10a. ❑Yes ®No Degraded in -stream habitat over majo rity of the assessment reach (examples of stressors i n clude excessive
sedimentation, mining, excavation, in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap], recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b. Check all that occu r (o ccurs i f > 5% coverage of assessment reach) (skip f or Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
❑A Multi ple aq uati c macrophytes an d aq uatic mosses F, N ❑F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats) 2 E ❑G Submerged aq uati c vegetation
❑ B Multiple sticks and/or leaf packs and/or emergent 8 y ❑ H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation Yd ❑ I Sand bottom
❑C Multiple snagsand logs (i ncludi nglap trees) ❑J 5% verti cal ban k along the marsh
ER D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots ❑ K Little or no habitat
in banks extendto the normal wetted perimeter
❑ E Little or no habitat
*********************************REMAINING QUESTIONSARE NOTAPPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS****************************
11. Bedform and Su bstrate—assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a. ❑ Yes ®No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream? (skipfor Coastal Plain streams)
11b. Bedform evaluated. Check the appropriatebox(es).
ERA Riffle -run section (evaluate 11c)
❑ B Pool -glide section (evaluate 11d)
❑ C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
11c. In riffle sections, check al I that occur below the normal wetted peri meter ofthe assessment reach —whethero r not submerged. Check
at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams). Not Present(NP) =absent, Rare
(R)= present but < 10%,Common (C)=> 10-40%, Abundant (A) = > 40-70%, Predominant (P) = > 70%. Cumulative percentages
sho uld not exceed 100% fo r each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
IR ❑
❑
❑
❑
Bed rock/saprolite
Bo ul d e r (256 — 4096 mm)
Cobble (64-256 mm)
Gravel (2 — 64 mm)
Sand (.062-2 mm)
Silt/clay (<0.062 mm)
Detritus
Artificial (rip -rap, concrete, etc.)
11d. ❑Yes ®No Are pools fi I led with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)

12. Aquatic Life —assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a. I[RYes ❑No Was an i n-stream aq uatic life assessment performed as described i n the User Manual?
If No, select one of the followi ng reasons and skip to Metric 13. ❑No Water ❑Other:
12b. ❑Yes ®No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check all that
apply. If No, skipto Metric13.
1 >1 Numbers over columns refer to "i ndividuals"fo r Size land 2 streams and "taxa"for Size 3 and 4 streams.
❑ ❑Adultfrogs
❑ ❑Aquatic reptiles
❑DAquatic macrophytesand aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
❑ ❑ Beetles
❑ ❑ Caddisfly larvae (T)
❑ ❑Asian clam(Corbicula)
❑ ❑ Crustacean (isopod/amphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
❑ ❑ Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
❑ ❑Dipterans
❑ ❑ Mayfly larvae (E)
❑ ❑ Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
❑ ❑Midges/mosquitolarvae
❑ ❑Mosquito fish (GambusO)ormud minnows(Umbrapygmaea)
❑ ❑ Mussel s/Clams (not Corbicula)
❑ ❑Otherfish
❑ ❑Salamanders/tadpoles
❑ ❑Snails
❑ ❑Stoneflylarvae (P)
❑ ❑Tipulidlarvae
❑ ❑ Worms/leeches
13. StreamsideArea Ground Surface Condition —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Ban k(RB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank flowand upland runoff.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over amajorityofthe streamsidearea
RB I[ZB Mod erate alteration to water storage capacity overa majo rity of th e strearnside area
❑ C ❑ C Severe alteration to water storage capacity over a majority ofthe streamside area (examples: ditches, fill, soil compaction,
livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storage — streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valley types)
Considerforthe Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Majorityofstreamsidearea with depressionsabletopond water >_6inchesdeep
ER ERB Majo rity of strearnside area with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 i n ches deep
❑C ❑C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water< 3 inchesdeep
15. Wetland Presence—streamsideareametric(skipforTidalMarshStreams)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Do not considerwetlandsoutsideofthe streamsidearea orwithinthe normal
wetted perimeterof assessment reach.
LB RB
❑Y ❑Y Are wetlandspresent inthestreamsidearea?
TERN ERN
16. Basef low Contributors — assessment reach metric (skipf or Size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessmentreach or with in view of and draining to the assessment reach.
❑A Streams and/or spri ngs (j urisdictional d ischarges)
❑B Po nds (i nd ude wet d etention basi ns; d o not i nclude sedi ment basi ns o rd ry d etention basins)
❑C Obstruction passing flow d uring low -flow periodswithin the assessment area (beaver dam, leaky dam, bottom -release d am,weir)
❑ D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating (iron in water indicates seepage)
❑ E Stream bed or ban k soil reduced (dig through deposited sedi ment if present)
�F No n e of th e above
17. Basef low Detractors —assessment area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
❑A Evi d ence of s ubstantial water withdrawals from th e assess ment reach (i ncludes areas excavated fo r p ump i nstal lation)
❑B 0 bstruction n ot passi ng fl owd uring low-fl ow periods affecting th e assessment reach (ex: watertight d am, sedi ment d eposit)
❑ C Urban stream (>_ 24% i mpervious surface for watershed)
❑ D Evidence thatthe streamside area has been modified resulting i n accelerated drainage i ntothe assessment reach
❑ E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
�F No n e of th e above
18. Shading —assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consideraspect. Consider" leaf-on"condition.
❑A Stream shad i ng is appropriate fo rstream category (may i nd ude gaps associated with natural processes)
RB Degraded (example: scatteredtrees)
❑C Stream shading is gone or largely absent

19. Buffer Width —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) starting at the top of bank out
to the first break.
Vegetated Wooded
LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A >_ 100 feet wi d e o r exte nds to th e ed ge o f th e wate rshed
❑B ❑B ❑B ❑B From 50to < 100 feet wide
❑C ❑C ❑C ❑C From 30 to < 50 feet wide
�D D ®D D From 10to <30 feet wide
❑E ❑E ❑E ❑E < 10 feet wide or notrees
20. Buffer Structure—streamsideareametric(skipforTidalMarshStreams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB RB
❑ A ❑ A Mature forest
❑ B ❑ B Non -mature woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
IERC ER Herbaceo us vegetation with o r without a stri p of trees < 10 feet wi d e
❑ D ❑ D Maintained shrubs
❑ E ❑ E Little or no vegetation
21. Buffer Stressors —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB). Indicate if I i sted stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but is
within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet).
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank check here and skip to Metric 22: ER
Abuts < 30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RB LB RB
❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A ❑A Rowcrops
❑ B ❑ B ❑ B ❑ B ❑ B ❑ B Mai ntai ned turf
❑ C ❑ C ❑ C ❑ C ❑ C ❑ C Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
❑ D ❑ D ❑ D ❑ D ❑ D ❑ D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
❑A ❑A Mediumto high stemdensity
ER ERB Low stem density
❑ C ❑ C No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer —streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider whether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacki ngvegetation> 10 feet wide.
LB RB
❑A ❑A The total length of buffer breaks is <25 percent.
RB I[ZB Thetotal length of buffer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
❑ C ❑ C The total length of buffer breaks is >50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition—streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Eval uate the do minant vegetation within 100 feet of each ban k or to the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributesto
assessment reach habitat.
LB RB
❑A ❑A Vegetation is close to undisturbed in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of native species,
with non-nativeinvasive species absentorsparse.
�B B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
species. This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clear -cutting or clearing or
communities with non-native invasive species present, but not dominant, over a large portion ofthe expected strata or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
❑ C ❑ C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent or communities
with no n-native i nvasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stand s of non -characteristic species o r communities i nappropriately composed of a si n gle species o r no vegetation.
25. Conductivity —assessment reach metric (skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a. ❑ Yes ®No Was conductivity measurement recorded?
If No, select one of the follow ngreasons. []No Water❑Other:
25b. Check the box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of microsiemens per centimeter).
❑ A < 46 ❑ B 46 to < 67 ❑ C 67 to < 79 ❑ D 79 to < 230 ❑ E >_ 230
Notes/Sketch:

Draft NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name B-3186/B-5898 SA (Lower) Date of Assessment 2/2/2021
Stream Category Mb1 Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N) NO
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N) NO
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream) Perennial
USACE/ NCDWR
Function Class Rating Summary
All Streams Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
MEDIUM
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
(2) Flood Flow
MEDIUM
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
LOW
(4) Flood plain Access
MEDIUM
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
LOW
(4) Microtopography
NA
(3) Stream Stability
HIGH
(4) Channel Stability
HIGH
(4) Sediment Transport
LOW
(4) Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
NA
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
NA
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(3)Tidal Marsh Stream Geo morphology
NA
(1) Water Quality
LOW
(2) Baseflow
HIGH
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
LOW
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
LOW
(3) Thermo reg ulatio n
MEDIUM
(2) IndicatorsofStressors
NO
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
LOW
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
NA
(1) Habitat
LOW
(2) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(3) Baseflow
HIGH
(3) Substrate
LOW
(3) Stream Stability
HIGH
(3) In -stream Habitat
LOW
(2) Stream -side Habitat
LOW
(3) Stream -side Habitat
MEDIUM
(3) Thermo reg ulatio n
LOW
(2) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(3) Flow Restriction
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
NA
(4) Tidal Marsh Stream Geo morphology
NA
(3) Tidal Marsh In -stream Habitat
NA
(2) Intertidal Zone
NA
Overall
LOW

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Requirement Control Symbol
EXEMPT
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region (Authority. AR 335-15,
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: B-3186/13-5898 City/County: Haywood Sampling Date: 2/1/2021
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WA -Wet
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, K. Scott Section, Township, Range: Waynesville
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): flat Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.522311 Long:-82.956635 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Udorthents-Urban land complex, 2 to 50% slopes NWI classification: PEM
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _True
Aquatic Plants (1314)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
X High Water Table (A2) —Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
X Saturation (A3) —Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Other
(Explain in Remarks)
_Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
_Iron Deposits (135)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_Shallow Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (139)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 8
Saturation Present? Yes X No
Depth (inches): 0
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology is present.
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VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WA -Wet
Absolute Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
% Cover Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1. Acerrubrum
10 Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
2.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
3.
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 75.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
10 =Total Cover
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50% of total cover:
5 20% of total cover:
2
OBL species x 1 =
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
)
FACW species x 2 =
1.
FAC species x 3 =
2.
FACU species x 4 =
3.
UPL species x 5 =
4.
Column Totals: (A) (B)
5.
Prevalence Index = B/A =
6.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8.
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
9.
3 - Prevalence Index is :53.0'
=Total Cover
4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15, )
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
1. Rosa palustris
20 Yes
OBL
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2. Lonicera japonica
10 Yes
FACU
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Smilax rotundifolia 10 Yes FAC
4. Polystichum acrostichoides
5 No
FACU
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5. Ilex opaca
5 No
FACU
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6
height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
9
(1 m) tall.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
50 =Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
25 20% of total cover:
10
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
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SOIL Sampling Point: WA -Wet
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Locz Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 4/1 90 10YR 4/6 10 C M Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion,
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
—Black Histic (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_Sandy Redox (S5)
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Hydric soils are present.
RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
—Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
—Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
X Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
X Redox Depressions (F8)
—Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 1479 148)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 1479 148)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Requirement Control Symbol
EXEMPT
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region (Authority. AR 335-15,
See ERDC/EL TR-07-24; the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R paragraph 5-2a)
Project/Site: B-3186/13-5898 City/County: Haywood Sampling Date: 2/1/2021
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WA -Up
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, K. Scott Section, Township, Range: Waynesville
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): flat Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P, MLRA 136 Lat: 35.52223 Long:-82.965548 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Udorthents-Urban land complex, 2 to 50% slopes NWI classification: Upland
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X No
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS — Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes No X Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required: check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
_Surface Water (Al) _True
Aquatic Plants (1314)
_Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
—High Water Table (A2) —Hydrogen
Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
_ Saturation (A3) —Oxidized
Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131) —Presence
of Reduced Iron (C4)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132) _Recent
Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (133) _Thin
Muck Surface (C7)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134) _Other
(Explain in Remarks)
_Stunted or Stressed Plants (D1)
_Iron Deposits (135)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_Shallow Aquitard (D3)
—Water-Stained Leaves (139)
Microtopographic Relief (D4)
Aquatic Fauna (1313)
FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No
X Depth (inches):
Wetland
Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Wetland hydrology is present.
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VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WA -Up
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' ) % Cover Species? Status
1. Acerrubrum 10 Yes FAC
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
10 =Total Cover
50% of total cover:
5 20% of total cover:
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
=Total Cover
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15, )
1. Microstegium vimineum
30 Yes
2. Polystichum acrostichoides
10 Yes
3. Rosa palustris
10 Yes
4. Lonicera japonica
10 Yes
5. Kalmia latifolia
10 Yes
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
70 =Total Cover
50% of total cover:
35 20% of total cover:
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size:
1.
)
2.
3.
4.
5.
=Total Cover
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Hydrophytic vegetation is dominant.
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 3 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 50.0% (A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
2
OBL species x 1 =
FACW species x 2 =
FAC species x 3 =
FACU species x 4 =
UPL species x 5 =
Column Totals: (A) (B)
Prevalence Index = B/A =
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
_2 - Dominance Test is >50%
- Prevalence Index is:53.0'
_3
_4 - Morphological Adaptations' (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
FAC
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
FACU
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
OBL
FACU
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
FACU
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than or equal to 3.28 ft
(1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
14 height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes No X
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SOIL Sampling Point: WA -Up
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Locz Texture Remarks
0-10 10YR 4/3 100 Loamy/Clayey
10-12 10YR 4/4 100 Loamy/Clayey
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion,
Hydric Soil Indicators:
Histosol (Al)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
—Black Histic (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_Stratified Layers (A5)
2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface (A11)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al 2)
_Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1)
_Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_Sandy Redox (S5)
—Stripped Matrix (S6)
Dark Surface (S7)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Hydric soils are not present.
RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8) (MLRA 147, 148)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
—Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (MLRA 136)
—Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
—Depleted Matrix (F3)
_ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
—Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_ Redox Depressions (F8)
—Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 136)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (MLRA 122, 136)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 1479 148)
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
2 cm Muck (A10) (MLRA 147)
_Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147, 148)
—Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
_Red Parent Material (F21)
(outside MLRA 127, 1479 148)
_Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
Other (Explain in Remarks)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
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NC WAM FIELD ASSESSMENT FORM
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Project Name
LS-jibb/LS-bbyb(yyA)
uateottvaluation
2/1/21
AppIicant/Owner Name
NCDOT
Wetland Site Name
B-3186/B-5898 WA
Wetland Type
Headwater Forest
Assessor Name/Organization
Sara Easterl /HDR
Level III Ecoregion
Blue Ridge Mountains
Nearest Named Water Body
Richland Creek
River Basin
French Broad
USGS8-Digit Catalogue Unit
06010106
County
Haywood
NCDWR Region
Asheville
❑ Yes ® No
Precipitationwithin48hrs?
Latitude/Longitude(deci-degrees)
35.522311/-82.956635
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessmentarea)
Please circle and/or make note on the last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Cons iderdeparture from reference, if appropriate, in
recent past (for instance, within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors i ncl ude, but are not I i mited to the following.
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaverdams, 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? ❑ Yes R No
Regulatory Considerations-Wereregulatoryconsiderationsevaluated? IERYes ❑No IfYes, check all that applyto the assessment area.
❑ Anadromousfish
❑ Federally protected speciesorState endangered orthreatened species
❑ NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
❑ Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
❑ Publicly owned property
❑ N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
❑ Abuts astreamwithaNCDWQclassification ofSAorsupplemental classifications ofHQW,ORW,orTrout
❑ Designated NCNHP reference community
❑ Abuts a 303(d)-I isted stream o r a tri butary to a 303(d)-I isted stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (checkall that apply)
❑ Blackwater
Brownwater
❑ Tidal (if tidal, checkoneofthefollow ngboxes) ❑ Lunar ❑ Wind ❑ Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ❑ Yes R No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacityorduration substantiallyalteredbybeaver? ❑ Yes ER No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? ❑ Yes ER No
Ground Surface Condition/VegetationCondition —assessmentarea condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to theg rounds urface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure (VS) in the
assessmentarea. Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see UserMan ual). If a reference is not applicable, then rate the assessment
area based on evidencean effect.
GS VS
IERA ERA Not severely altered
❑ B ❑ B Severely altered overa majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skiddertracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, g rating, less
diversity [if appropriate], hydrologicalteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration —assessmentarea condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub-surfacestorage capacity and duration (Sub).
Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. Aditch:51 footdeep is considered to affect surface water only, while a ditch> 1 foot
deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
❑A ❑A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
RB I[ZB Water sto rage capacity o rd uration are altered, but not substantially (typical ly, not sufficient to change vegetation).
❑ C ❑ C Water storage capacity ord uration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficientto result i n vegetation change)
(examples: d raining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief —assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column. Select the appropriate storage forth e assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT).
AA WT
3a. ❑A ❑A Maj o ri ty o f wetl a nd wi th d e pressions a bl e to pond wate r > 1 d eep
❑B ❑B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
❑C ❑C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
COD ®D Depressionsable to pondwater < 3 inches deep
3b. ❑A Evidence that maximumdepth of inundation isg reaterthan 2feet
❑B Evidence that maximumdepth of inundation is between 1 and2feet
ERC Evidence that maximumdepth of inundation islessthan 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure— assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area Ian dscape feature.
Make soil observations within the top 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for regional
i n d i cators.
4a. ❑A Sandy soil
ER Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphi cfeatures (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
❑C Loamy o r clayey soils not exhi biting redoximorphic features
❑ D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
❑ E Histosol orhisticepipedon
4b. ERA Soil ribbon<1 inch
❑B Soilribbon>_1inch
4c. ERA No peator muck presence
❑ B A peator muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland —opportunity metric
Check box in each column. Considersurface pollutantsordischarges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutantsordischarges (Sub). Examples
of sub -surface discharges i nd ude presence of nearby septi ctan k, underground storagetan k (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
RA ERA Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges enteri ngthe assessment area
❑B ❑B Noticeable evidence of pollutants o rd ischarges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
❑C ❑C Noticeable evidence of pollutantsordischarges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (waterd iscoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sed i mentation, odor)
6. Land Use— opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluationinvolves a GISeffortwith field adjustment. Consider sources draining
to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed d raining to the assessment area (5M),
and within 2 miles and within the watershed d raining to the assessment area (2M).
WS
5M
2M
❑A
❑A
❑A
> 10% i mpervi ous s urfaces
❑B
❑B
❑B
Confined animal operations (orotherlocal, concentrated sourceof pollutants
❑ C
❑ C
❑ C
>_ 20% coverage of pasture
❑ D
❑ D
❑ D
>_ 20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
❑ E
❑ E
❑ E
>_ 20% coverage of mai ntai ned g rass/herb
❑ F
❑ F
❑ F
>_ 20% coverage of clear-cut land
IERG
ER
ER
Little or no opportunityto improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterationsthat prevent drainage and/or overbank flowfro m affecting the
assessmentarea.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer —assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or othero pen water?
ERYes ❑ No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, ski pto Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer j udg ment based on the average width of weland.
Record a note ifa portion ofthe buffer has been removed ordisturbed.
7b. How much ofthefirst 50feetfromthebank iswetland? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side ofthe.water body. Make
buffer j udg ment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion ofthebuffer has been removed or disturbed.)
❑ A >_ 50 feet
❑ B From 30to <50 feet
❑ C From 15to <30 feet
�D From 5 to < 15 feet
❑ E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributarywidth. ITt—h e tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
0:5 15-feetwide ❑> 15-feet wide ❑ Other open water(notributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend i nto the ban kof the tri butary/open water?
ERYes ❑ No
7e. Is stream or othero pen water sheltered or exposed?
❑ Sh eltered —adjacento pen water with width <2500 feet and no reg ular boat traffi c.
Exposed —adjacent o pen water with width >_ 2500 feet o r reg ular boattraffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area —wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes and
Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp Forest
only)
Check a box in each column for riverine wetlands only. Selecttheaveragewidthforthewetlandtypeattheassessmentarea(VVF)and
the wetland co mplex atthe assessment area (WC). See User Manual forWT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
❑ A ❑ A >_ 100 feet
❑ B ❑ B From 80 to < 100 feet
❑C ❑C From 50to < 80 feet
❑D ❑D From 40to < 50 feet
❑ E ❑ E From 30to <40 feet
❑ F ❑ F From 15to <30 feet
❑G G From 5 to < 15 feet
❑H ❑H <5feet

9. Inundation Duration —assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant Iandform.
❑A Evidenceofshort-durationinundation(<7consecutivedays)
�B Evidence of saturation, without evidence ofinundation
❑C Evidence oflong-ciurationinundationorvery long -duration inundation(7to30consecutivedays ormore)
10. Indicators of Deposition —assessmentarea condition metric (skipfor non -riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition o nl y (no p lant g rowth si nce deposition).
❑A Sed i ment deposition is not excessive, but at ap p roxi mately natural levels.
ER Sed i ment d eposition i s excessive, but n ot overwhelming th e wetl and.
❑C Sed i ment d eposition i s excessive and i s overwhelming th e wetl and.
11. Wetland Size —wetland type/wetland com plex con d ition metric
Check a box in each column. I nvol ves a GIS effo rtwith field adj ustment. Th is metri c eval uatesth ree aspects ofth a 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). Seethe User Manual forboundariesofthese evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K"for the FWcolumn.
WT WC FW(if applicable)
❑A ❑A ❑A >_ 500acres
❑ B ❑ B ❑ B From 100to <500 acres
❑C ❑C ❑C From 50to < 100 acres
❑D ❑D ❑D From 25to < 50 acres
❑ E ❑ E ❑ E From 10to <25 acres
❑F ❑F ❑F From 5to < 10 acres
❑G ❑G ❑G From 1 to < 5 acres
❑H ❑H ❑H From 0.5to<1 acre
❑I ❑I ❑I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
I[ZJ Ir0J Ir0J From 0.01 to <0.1 acre
❑ K ❑ K ❑ K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness— wetland type condition metric (evaluate f or Pocosins only)
❑A PocosinisthefulIextent (>_90%)ofits naturalIandscapesize.
❑B Pocosin type is< 90% ofthe full extentof 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 metric
evaluates whetherthe wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
naturally vegetated area and open water(ifappropriate). Boundariesareformed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility line
corridors the width of a four -lane road orwider, urban landscapes, maintained fields (pasture and agriculture), or open water> 300
feet wide.
Well Loosely
❑ A
❑ A
>_ 500 acres
❑ B
❑ B
From 100to <500 acres
❑C
❑C
From 50to < 100 acres
❑ D
❑ D
From 10to <50 acres
❑E
❑E
<10acres
ER F
ER
Wetland type has pooror no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
❑Yes ❑No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to o pen waters/stream or ti dal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect —wetland type condition metric (skip forall marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
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 eig ht main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directions? If the assessment area is clear cut,
select o ption "C."
❑A 0
B 1 to 4
❑C 5to8
15. Vegetative Composition —assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
❑A Vegetation is close to reference condition in species presentand their proportions. Lowerstrata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent o rsparse within the assessment area.
�B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
ch aracteri stic of the wetland type. Thismay indudecommunities ofweedy nativespeciesthatdevelopafter clearcuttingorclearing.
It also includes communitieswith exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
❑ C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at Ieast o ne stratum i n appropri atel y composed of si ngle species), or exoti c s pecies are dominant in at
least o ne stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity —assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
❑A Veg etati o n d iversity i s h igh an d i s composed p rimarily o f nati ve sped es (< 10% co ver o f exotics).
❑ B Vegetation diversity islowor has > 10%to 50% coverof exotics.
❑C Vegetation is dominated by exoticspecies (> 50 % cover ofexotics).

17. Vegetative Structure —assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
ER Yes ❑ No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, ski pto Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation forall marshes only. Skip to17c for non -marsh wetlands.
❑ A >_ 25% coverage of vegetation
❑ B < 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 airspaceabove the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
TAA WT
o ❑A ❑A Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with n atural g aps associated with natural processes
❑ B ❑ B Canopy present, butopened more than natural gaps
U IERC ER Canopy sparseorabsent
❑A ❑A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
u? ❑ B ❑ B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
IERC ER Mid-story/sapling layersparse o r absent
El ❑A Den seshrub Iayer
❑ B ❑ B Moderate density shrub layer
U) IERC ER Sh rub layer sparse o r absent
-20A ❑A Den se herb layer
_ El ❑ B Moderate density herb layer
ER ER Herb layer sparse o rabsent
18. Snags— wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
❑A Large s n ags (mo re th an o ne) are vi si ble (> 12 i n ches DBH, o r I arge rel ativeto s pecies p resent and I andscape stability).
ER NotA
19. Diameter Class Distribution —wetlandtype conditionmetric (skip forall marshes)
❑A Majorityofcanopy trees havestems >6inchesindiameteratbreast height(DBH); many Iargetrees (>12inchesDBH)are
present.
❑B Majorityof canopytrees have stems between 6and 12 inches DBH, feware > 12 inch DBH.
IERC Majorityof canopytrees are < 6 inches DBH or notrees.
20. Large Woody Debris —wetland type condition metric (skip forall marshes)
Include both natural debrisand man -placed natural debris.
❑A Large logs(more thanone) are visible(>12inchesindiameter,orIargerelativetospeciespresent andIandscapestability).
ER NotA
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion —wetlandtype/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes theamount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the g rowi ng season. Patterned
areas i n d irate vegetated areas, wh it e so lid wh ite areas i ndicate o pen water.
❑A ❑B ❑C ❑D
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity —assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh 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. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
❑A Overbankandoverland flowarenotseverelyaltered inthe assessment area.
❑B Overbankflowisseverely altered inthe assessment area.
❑C Overland flow is severely altered i n theassessment area.
D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes
This wetl and is in a powerline easement surrounded by wooded wetlands. There are no streams adjacent to this wetland. Thiswetlandisallon-
Tidal Freshwater Marsh (NTFM). However, the calculator would not calculate a rating for a NTFM thatwas non -riparian. Had to choose Basin
Wetl a n d to obtain a rating fo r th i s wetl a nd.

Wetland Site Name
Wetland Type
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
B-3186/13-5898 (WA)
Headwater Forest
Date of Assessment 2/1/21
Assessor Name/Organization Sara Easterly/HDR
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N) YES
Presence ofregulatory considerations (Y/N) NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N) NO
Assessmentarea is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N) YES
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N) NO
Assessment area experiences overban k flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N) NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N) NO
Sub -function Ratina Summa
Fun ctio n Sub -function
Metri cs
Rati ng
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
LOW
Sub -surface Storageand
Retention
Condition
HIGH
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NO
Particulate Change
Condition
LOW
Condition /Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NO
Physical Change
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NO
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition /Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NA
Habitat Physical Structure
Condition
LOW
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition
Condition
MEDIUM
Function Ratina Summa
Fun ctio n
Metri cs
Rati ng
Hydrology
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence (Y/N)
NO
Habitat
Condition
LOW
Overall Wetland Rating LOW