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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20051117 Ver 1_Individual_20050622aj)wt+J ;tO S11 11 ° , " Wetland and Natural Resource PG wt:;;,•! . Consultants, Inc. w"'•*"'�' US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Mr. Todd Tugwell 6508 Falls of Neuse Road, Ste 120 Raleigh, NC 27615 Mr. Tugwell: { � 4 June 20, 2005 Attached is an application for an individual permit to construct three lakes as part of a residential development. All of the following information is available in digital format and will be forwarded to you upon your request. Location The project, Lissara Lake Subdivision, is approximately 132 acres in size and is located north of Shallowford Road (SR 1001) and west of Conrad Road (SR 1305), approximately 2 miles west of Lewisville, in Forsyth County, NC. Coordinates (in decimal degrees) for the site are 36.10690 North, 80.44910 West. The site contains an unnamed tributary of the Yadkin River and adjacent wetlands in the Yadkin River Basin (8 -Digit Cataloging Unit 03040101) Existing Site Conditions The land use in the area surrounding the project consists of large lot residential dwellings, forested tracts, and agricultural tracts. The area is currently subject to increasing residential pressure. The land use on the project itself is primarily in forest cover, which occupies approximately 90% of the total acreage. The remaining acreage is made up by residences and yards. The site contains several small intermittent tributaries which combine to create a perennial stream that runs from south to north through the property. The property is roughly rectangular in shape and the stream essentially bisects the property along its length. The unnamed tributary drains to the Yadkin River approximately 1 mile downstream of the site. The site also contains approximately 0.10 acres of wetlands. Newton Office Clyde Office PO Box 224 wnrinc.com 217 Paragon Parkway, #142 Newton, NC 28658 Clyde, NC 28721 828-465-3035 828-648-8801 828-465-3050 Fax 1 828-648-8802 Fax Applicant's Stated Purpose As stated by the applicant, the purpose of the project is to provide a recreational waterskiing lake, an aesthetics pond, and a stormwater management facility. Project Description The project consists of a waterskiing lake, a stormwater management facility, an aesthetics pond and two road crossings within a 132 acre residential development. Development of the site will require clearing the proposed lake beds, grading the proposed dam sites, filling necessary to impound the streams, and piping of streams to construct roadways. Heavy equipment, including graders, pan scrapers, excavators, bull dozers, etc. will be used for the construction of the project. Completion of the proposed project would require the construction of 2 dams that impound water and support road crossings and one dam that does not support a road crossing. Rights of ways for roads are proposed to be 60 feet and side slopes for dams are proposed to be 3:1. Two road crossings are necessary to access high ground. The proposed permanent impacts to stream channels resulting from the placement of fill material associated with dams and road crossings ` totals 1,318 linear feet. The proposed impacts resulting from flooding streams totals 6,714 linear feet. Proposed permanent impacts to wetlands resulting from the discharge of fill totals 0.04 acres. The proposed permanent impacts to wetlands resulting from flooding the lakes total 0.08 acres. Plans included with this notice show the overall proposed site layout as well as details of the proposed dam. The applicant proposes to mitigate for impacts to stream channels by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program. The applicant proposes payment for 1038 linear feet of impacts resulting from the construction of dams and payment for 2395 linear feet of impacts for all impacts resulting from flooding. Thank you for your time and consideration and please call me at (828) 320-8120 with any questions that you may have. st r rds, ris Huysman Cc: NC DWQ, Attn: Ms. Cyndi Karoly 1650 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1650 Newton Office Clyde Office PO Box 224 wnrinc.com 217 Paragon Parkway, # 142 Newton, NC 28658 Clyde, NC 28721 828-465-3035 828-627-0051 828-465-3050 Fax 2 828-627-0052 Fax APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT (33 CFR 325) IOMB APPROVAL NO, 0710-0003 Exoires December 31 9nnn The Public burden for this collection of information is sestimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications should req e 5 hours or less. 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Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer havin p jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. Y C PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT Authorities: Rivers and Harbors Act. Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404, 33 USC 1344; Marine Protection , Research and Sanctuaries Act, 33 USC 1413, Section 103. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be usad in evaluating the application for e permit. Routine Uses: This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies. Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if Information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued. One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and instructions► and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned. tlT6NS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE C vacs APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 13. DATE RECEIVED 5. APPLICANT'S LJAME 1 I / 6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS C Z \(J a. Residence 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED 8. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE )nn ngmranot regwrerll 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS Pct 43 GX 2-2 'A a. Residence MIA b. Business �c�(� (� b. Business �'�� (�U 1 V` \"C STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION I hereby authorize, �A, 1.��1 \� � to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to iurnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application. LASS A, 1"2\P,, 0 ai 0 .cf-M =N-�r 13. NAME OF WATERBOOY, IF KNOWN at.pp-w.) U-7 "�A-t)V--�41,3 ',TDQ'\� 15. LOCATION OF PROJECT wQSLi1-�-e 1.� COUNTY STATE 'S. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, rsee �rructio u) 17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS ofpp' tj.) EAIG FORM 4345, 370 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR) �L 18. Nature of Activity Wcmar:pnnn Of proper, ,rrauae oil /esniesl G� 7iv(-7)0&:) 0F G,"P' Div �S1G W l, 19. Project Purpose rDesarhe The remon Or pwpose Of the prOMa, see rrWr=iarsl USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED ANWOR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED 20, Reason(s) for Discharge 21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards Z -4C W 3 a-- �-\V' 22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled i- 2 23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes _ No X_ IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK U 24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list). 25. List of Other Certifications or ApprovaWDenials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application. AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL- IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE *Would. include but is not restricted to zoning, building and Hood plain permits 28. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the a to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly ad a t of applicant. 11 SIGNATURE OF -A ATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE The application must be signed by erson who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the statement i lock 11 has been filled out and signed. 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or.imprisoned not more than five years or both. vcu vI11 t UtlVltu *Would. include but is not restricted to zoning, building and Hood plain permits 28. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the a to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly ad a t of applicant. 11 SIGNATURE OF -A ATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE The application must be signed by erson who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the statement i lock 11 has been filled out and signed. 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations or makes or uses any false writing or document knowing same to contain any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or entry, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or.imprisoned not more than five years or both. Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Project Purpose and Need Lissara LLC, the project proponent, proposes to construct a 28 acre recreational and water skiing lake, an aesthetics pond and a stormwater management facility in conjunction with development of the Lissara subdivision in Forsyth County, North Carolina. There are no other property owners that adjoin the waterbody that will be impacted. The proponent needs the lake to provide the central recreational amenity for the project which proposed the use of both vintage and competitive ski boats to provide opportunities that are not available in the immediate proximity. The ski lake should be long enough (2400 linear feet) and wide enough (300 linear feet) to provide the competitive and novice skier and the opportunities to practice their skills on smooth water without safety concerns related to other crafts which are so prolific on public lakes. The ski lake needs to be located entirely on the project area so as to limit access. The proponent further seeks to construct a stormwater management facility on a perennial stream to limit the inflow of sediment to the proposed ski lake. This sediment removing structure needs to be located upstream of the ski lake and needs to be able to be dipped from high ground without lowering the ski lakes pool. An aesthetics lake is proposed and is needed to offset infrastructure costs associated with the development. The impacted streams will be diverted while the clean fill is discharged into the stream to construct the dams. All three dam will be constructed with 3:1 side slopes. The trapezoidal bases of the dams will impact a total of 1038 feet of linear streams. Approximately 240 cubic yards of discharge will occur below the ordinary high water mark. The outlets of the dams will utilize low -flow cool water design strategies. The subject stream is mapped as an unnamed intermittent tributary to the Yadkin River which has approximately 90 acres of drainage. The NC Division of Water Quality has classified the Yadkin River as Class WSIV waters. The subject stream has been assessed using the Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet (USACE Wilmington, Version 06/03) based on prior land use and Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 forested cover. The entirety of the stream at the Pond 1 has excess sediment load. The stream is generally in poor to good condition. Lissara Development Impact Table IMPACT TYPE Pond 1 Pond 2 Pond 3 Stream Filling 520 If (191 cy) 262 If (25 cy) 256 If (24 cy) Waters Fillip .08* .03* .02* Waters Flooding .83* .04* .03* Perennial Flooding 4366 348 75 Intermittent Flooding 1514 134 277 * acreages are inclusive of stream surface area Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Avoidance and Minimization The proponents have identified a need to create a lake based development for water skiing using vintage water craft as well as competitive ski craft. The proponents first evaluated other properties with lakes and found that none with the dimensional and development requirements were for sale. The dimensional requirements are necessary to ensure safe use of the lake. The development requirements limit access to the general public and the lake needs to meet all current dam safety requirements. Topographical limitations and regional ground / surface water discharges limit the ability of the proponent to excavate a lake of the required dimensions into a floodplain or other flat area and achieve the project need. The proposed site does not require excessive grading impacts and because the lakes will impact all the stream length in the drainage there are limited concerns relating to the upstream migration of aquatic organism. One pond is required as a sediment control devise and is located such that all sediment can be dipped from the structure without lowering the lake elevation. This is required so as not to interfere with the use of the lake. The aesthetic pond is needed to provide increased revenue to off -set the capital cost of the project and to enhance the overall theme of the development. The proponent has avoided hard impacts to the greatest extent practicable by situating the dam at its proposed location and by proposing a low -flow cool -water riser -pipe structure. The proponent evaluated reducing the flooded reach by moving the dam upstream. The unintended consequence is that more hard impacts would be required for the dam. Impacts requiring discharges to Waters of the US are limited to the construction of the dam which will create additional regulated Waters of the US. The predominant impacts of the project to streams are secondary in nature and result from flooding. The proponent considered alternative development concepts and determined that the uniqueness of the current proposal provided the best potential for success. Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed project are minimized through the reduction in scope and through design considerations including: • Engineered low -flow cool -water discharge orifice • Establishment of vegetated buffers along the lake shore Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Mitigation Proposal Summary: Wetlands and streams not impacted by the proposed development as well as those areas restored and created under this proposal will be preserved under a permanent protective covenant. Stream mitigation will be accomplished through the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC EEP). Wetlands: Wetland impacts are below the mandated threshold for mitigation as required by the NC Division of Water Quality. Though there is no specific mandate for wetland mitigation the applicant will be off -setting the surface area impacts to streams with the surface area of the impoundment. The loss of 0.86 acres of stream surface area will be mitigated by the creation of over 30 acres of surface waters. Streams: Stream impacts can be separated into two separate classes that merit differing mitigation ratios based upon the effect of the discharge and subsequent flooding. Impacts resulting from the construction of the impoundment result in a permanent loss of waters while impacts associated with flooding result in a net increase in regulated Waters of the U5. The dam incorporates design elements that ensure that water quality will be protected through a low -flow cool -water / aerating discharge. Stream Mitigation Proposal for Secondary Impacts Secondary impacts to stream will result from the flooding of a poor to good quality stream. The flooding will alleviate sediment load from failing banks. Stream restoration is proposed at a 0.5 to 1 ratio through the NC EEP for the flooding impacts because they are secondary impacts to lower quality streams. The ratio is in consideration of additional mitigative measures such as design considerations. Required Secondary Impact Mitigation Table (0.5:1 Rntin Anrdiarl) Pond 1 Pond 2 Pond 3 Total Mitigation for Flooding 2183 If 174 If 38 If 2395 If Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Proposal for Primary Impacts Primary (hard) impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from the impoundment structure will be mitigated at a 1;1 ratio. The applicant proposed to participate within the NC EEP for these impacts because the onsite mitigation opportunities are non-existent Required Primary Impact Mitigation Table (1:1 Ratio Applied) Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the preservation areas and the restrictive language. Off -Site Mitigation Alternative / Ecosystem Enhancement Program The proponent is seeking to mitigate through the NC EEP for all impacts. Concurrently, the applicant is contemplating the preservation of 22,000 linear feet of stream channels in the vicinity of the project through the establishment of conservation easements. The preserved streams will have vegetated buffers and stable bed and bank. Lake Storm Facility Pond Total Stream Filling520 If 262 If 256 If 1038 If Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the preservation areas and the restrictive language. Off -Site Mitigation Alternative / Ecosystem Enhancement Program The proponent is seeking to mitigate through the NC EEP for all impacts. Concurrently, the applicant is contemplating the preservation of 22,000 linear feet of stream channels in the vicinity of the project through the establishment of conservation easements. The preserved streams will have vegetated buffers and stable bed and bank. ,� -f Sj/b \ y 8 `a�jnYrw���888� o 84 b$mao222 _� '-rz�33838da'K���W '^-=----- z CL a o aa°' U) "- z?, J sa J J w h w a �oo`O LO O CL •D N N 4. U LL 00 N 110 \O N N L O } N J 0 0 NO Liz O } } s E a S o m USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached t STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: &-A-A)(7 W jLQ4 2. Evaluator's name: 6-I&S j4(,)�JS� 3. Date of evaluation: M Gk A(_o 3 h Z C '� 57- 4. Time of evaluation: Dvol� 5. Name of stream: J11) YJ vV V-\ V 1:.12 6. River basin: vIAD V v'V 7. Approximate drainage area: PT�l 8. Stream order: 9. Length of reach evaluated: 11. Site coordinates (if known): 10. County: 12. Subdivision name (if any):_i,(� 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): <� G�--'�\D 14. Proposed channel work (if any): ( �-AOj 15. Recent weather conditions: - % V2 -- 16. Z 16. Site conditions at time of visi 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES (NO) If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? 6 NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? (om) NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural � 0-2-3 % Forested % Cleared / Logged _% Other 22. Bankfull width: y —I 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): Z � �- S t 24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) )x_Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight _Occasional bends %< Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality. Total Score (from reverse). Comments: STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 01r�4- G ese charactenstics are not assessed in coastal streams. U0 # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE 1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream no flow or saturation = 0• strongflow = max points)�0 = 5 0 — 4 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 extensive alteration = 0• no alteration = max points)�0 0 — 5 — 13 3 Riparian zone �60 4 no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points) — (0 —5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0 �) - extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max points) 0-4 0 d 5 Groundwater discharge 0 — 3--) 0-4 U no discharge = 0 springs, wetlands, etc. = max 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain — 4 0-4 6 no floodplain = 0• extensive flood lain = maxpoints) (0 --22 Z a'' Entrenchment / floodplain access 0 — 5 .. 0 _ 4 0 — z� (deeply entrenched = 0. fre uent floodin = max ints / 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = maxpoints) 0-. 6 0-4 9 Channel sinuosity ` 0 = 5. 0-4 J extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = maxpoints) 10 Sediment input extensive deposition= 0• little or no sediment = max points) K'V 5' 0-4 0 11 Size die diversity of channel bed substrate fine, homo enous = 0• lar e, diverse sizes = max ints *.__ NA 0-4 (\ 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening`0 _ 5 �+ (deeply incised = 0; 8t stable bed banks = max ints 0 — 4 5 j�� 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5=5 a0-5.� severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks =max ints Z, 14 Root depth and density on banks no visible roots = 0; ro dense roots thout = max points)3 0 — 4 — 5 C) 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-51-) 0-4 substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes b 3 no ri$les/ri les or is = 0• well-developed= max ints) _ 0-5 0` 6 4H 17 Habitat complexity F.�(little or no habitat = 0frequent,varied habitats =max 0 6 0-6 0— 18 Canopy coverage over streambed ��� 0 no shadingvegetation = 0; continuous canopy= max ints) — 5' 0 19 Substrate embeddedness dee lv embedded = 0: loose structure = max)N� ,� 0-4 — 4 Z 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) \ no evidence = 0• common, numerous types = maxpoints) 0 — 0 — 5 G7 21 Presence of amphibians no evidence = 0• common, numerous = max points) 0� 4 0 — 4 0 — 22 Presence of fish no evidence = 0• common, numerous = max ints 0 — 0-4 �`4 C� � 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0�1-6 0-5 no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = maxpoints) Total Points Possible 100 00 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page)j ese charactenstics are not assessed in coastal streams. U0 STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETOV-\�It * 05;;- t)�PP2 r Laft- „CZ)c Waraciensucs are not assessea in coastal sueams. # CHARACTERISTICS - - - ECOREGION POINT RANGE ,,- Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE 1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0-4 no flow or saturation = 0; strop flow = max ints 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0 5 --' �Q (extensive alteration = 0-, no alteration = max ints %� - - 5 3 Riparian zone Lp— no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max ints) 0- 4 0- 5 7 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = maxpoints) -5 0-4 5 Groundwater discharge U no dischar e = 0 rips s, wetlands. etc.= max 0 - 0-4 `- 4 ) 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain A %2 no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) 0-4 p'' Entrenchment / floodplain access 0 0-4 J> deet entrenched = 0; fr uent floodin = max ints 0,. Z 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 0 0- 4 0_ 9 Channel sinuosity � 0-4 extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)015 i 10 Sediment input t-5 0 — 4 �A extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate Z fine, he -no enous = 0- lar e, diverse sizes = max ints A* 0 — 4 0 — i 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening - 0'_'5) 0-4 5 (deeply incised = 0• stable bed & banks = max ints Z 13 Presence of major bank failures a severe erosion = 0• no erosion,stable banks = maxints - 5 0 - 5 - 5 14 Root depth and density on banks " 0-4 0 j no visible roots = 0• dense roots out = max ints �" �` 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production substantial impact =0- no evidence = max points) 0- 0-4 0- 1 16 Presence of riffle-pooUripple-pool complexes 0, 0 no riffles/ripples or pools = 0, well-developed= maxpoints) 0 - 5 17 Habitat complexity little or no habitat ,= 0 frequent varied habitats = max 0- 6 0-6 0 6 18 Canopy coverage over streambed Q_ 5 no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints) 0-5 19 Substrate embeddednessA* (deeply embedded = 0, loose structure = max 0-4 0 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) no evidence = 0• common,numerous types = maxpoints) 0-" 0 - 5 - 5 GJ 21 Presence of amphibians \ 0-4 no evidence = 0. common,numerous = max points) O 22 Presence of fish 0 % 0-4 00 no evidence = 0• common, numerous = max points) �. 23 Evidence of wildlife use no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = maxpoints) 0-6 0-5 i Total Points Possible 100 100 a00 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) „CZ)c Waraciensucs are not assessea in coastal sueams. LL- C) STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET'` U� I 1 -se chmaciensucs are not assessed in coastal streams. # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE 1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream no flow or saturation = 0, stron m flow = ax ints 0 0 — 4 -�,5 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0 7 0-5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) 3 Riparian zone no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points)r 0— 6) 0— 4 — 5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges extensive discharges = 0; no disc es = max points 0 _ 0-4 0 5 Groundwater discharge U no discharge = 0; springs, m wetlands, etc. = ax — 3 0— 4 0— 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain no floodplain = 0; extensive fl lain = max rots 0 0 —4 ::1;— Entrenchment / floodplain accessa" dee 1 y entrenched = 0: fre uent floodin = max ints 0'S,0-4 %J 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands ' (no wetlands = 0: large adjacent wetlands = maxpoints) —6 ! 0-4 —4 0 — 9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 — 3 extensive channelization = 0: natural meander = max points) / 10 Sediment input 6-5 0-4 extensive deposition= 0, little or no sediment = max rots -\'t C� 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA-) 0-4 fine, homogenous = 0• large, diverse sizes = max points)r 1 0 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening - 0 dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points) --5,� 0-4 p —� Presence of major bank failures a13 severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max points)06-5-- 0 — 5 =5 `(^ ' 14 Root depth and density on banks 5 E. no visible roots = 0; dense roots thro out = max ints 0-3 0 — 4 — 15 I t b Impact agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0(50-4 substantial impact =0; no evidence =max rots 0� 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes no riffles/ripples les or is = 0; well-developed = max points) 0-5 17 Habitat complexity little — 6 0-6 / <Q — 6 or no habitat = 0 frequent,0 varied habitats = max .3 18 Canopy coverage over streambed _ 5 0-5 no shadingvegetation = 0; continuous canopy= max ints) 0 19 Substrate embeddedness d 1 embedded = 0• loose structure = max N* 0— 4 0— 4 I 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) no evidence = 0• common,numerous types = maxpoints) 0-4 0-5 5 r 21 Presence of amphibians no evidence = 0• common. numerous types = maxpoints) 0 — 4 0— �O 22 Presence of fish no evidence = 0; common. numerous = max points)�� 0-4 0 E23 Evidence of wildlife use 0 — 6) 0-5 no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = max points) Total Points Possible' 100 100 100 TOTAL`_., SCORE (also enter on first page) I 1 -se chmaciensucs are not assessed in coastal streams. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project / Site: Shallowford Road Date: March 2005 Applicant/ Owner: Lanq Wilcox County: Forsyth Investigator: Huysman State: North Carolina Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ Community ID:slough Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ❑ No ® Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ❑ No ® Plot ID: 100's & 300's (explain on reverse if needed) OBL tree VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indic o Stratum 1. Acer rubrum FAC tree 9. Alnus serrulata FACW+ sapling 2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. Viburnum nudum FACW+ shrub 3. Salix nigra OBL tree 11. Woodwardia areolata OBL herb 4. ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands 12. Secondary In 5. ® Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" 13. ® Water -Stained Leaves 6. ❑ Local Soil Survey Data ❑ FAC -Neutral Test 14. ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100 Remarks: HYDROLOGY ❑ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators ❑ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ❑ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: ❑ Other ® Inundated ® Saturated in Upper 12" ❑ No Recorded Data Available ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines Field Observations: ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: 2 (in.) Secondary In Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) ® Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" ® Water -Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ❑ Local Soil Survey Data ❑ FAC -Neutral Test ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project / Site: Shallowford Road Date: March 2005' Applicant / Owner: Lang Wilcox County: Forsythe Investigator:±1 an State: North Carolina Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ Community ID:Mesic Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ❑ No ® Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ❑ No ® Plot ID: (explain on reverse if needed) vine VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum 1. Liriodendron tulipifera FAC tree 9. Toxicodendron redicans FAC vine 2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. Vitis spp. FAC vine 3. Fagus grandifolia FACU tree 11. Eulalia viminea FAC+ herb 4. Quercus alba FACU tree 12. Polystichum acrostichoides FAC herb 5. Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) 13. ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) 6. 14. 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 50% Remarks: HYDROLOGY ❑ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators ❑ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ❑ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: ❑ Other ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12" ® No Recorded Data Available ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines Field Observations: ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: none (in.) Secondary Indicators: Depth to Free Water in Pit: + 48 in.) ❑ Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" ❑ Water -Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) ❑ Local Soil Survey Data ❑ FAC -Neutral Test ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: No indicators SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Wehadkee Drainage Class: Poorly drained Taxonomy (Subgroup): (We) Typic Fluvaquents Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ❑ No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-10 A 10YR 5/2 / sandy clay loam 10-15 B .10YR 5/1 / sandy clay loam / Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol ❑ Concretions ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils ® Sulfidic Odor ❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime ❑ Listed On Local Hydric Soils List ❑ Reducing Conditions ❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List ® Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: •�/ttT .. V a V�fl\V V V I Vl urn I'mr% 1 wlr Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ❑ Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ❑ Is the Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes ® No ❑ Remarks: Representative of wetlands within the floodplain of the main tributary. These are small areas of approximately 100 sq ft each and are assessed to be old sloughs. rnv 1 v / UOU0 / I41`1l.J r7r, �Jrr/r!J W Mil 61 110! 7,11si 'ZeAu r, Approximate Scale: 1 to 1000 Clemmons Quadrangle SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Drainage Class: Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ❑ No ❑ Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors (inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-10 A 10YR 5/4 / sandy clay loam 10-15 B 10YR 7/5 / clay loam Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol ❑ Concretions ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Solis ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Organic Streaking In Sandy Soils ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime ❑ Listed On Local Hydric Soils List ❑ Reducing Conditions ❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List ❑ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: not a hydric soils WFTI Ahln nS:r=of r1n r n1 �.. Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No ❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No ❑ Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No ❑ Is the Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes ❑ No ❑ Remarks: adiacent slopes are high ground rnv I v / U / NHGS Bank Material Within the proposed flooded reach the banks of the stream are comprised primarily of highly erodable saprolite and weathered rock. Stream bed appears to have excess bedload based on preliminary d50 assessment Instability Within the proposed flooded reaches are numerous areas with high degrees of instability resulting from a combination of bank materials and historic land use. Erosion is occurring below the root zo ne and trees are f al I i ng i nto the stream Grade Control Good grade control is present at the upstream locations of the proposed ponds. Grade control, in the form of boulders stabilize the upstream reaches but undercutting below the root zone is evident immediately below the grade control. 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One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this f. application (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned. /!TENS 1 THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CogpSj APPLICATION NO. 2. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED 5. APP ICANT'S AME 'f7G 6. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS Ll -Vv WSJ � I.L.C; tiC, Z�G Z3 4. DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED S. AUTHORIZED AGENT'S NAME AND TITLE ry wgenr is nor re�unedl 9. AGENT'S ADDRESS PCS p,GX ZZs, AP'MJLAN 1'3 PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE 10. AGENT'S PHONE NOS. W/AREA CODE a. Residence a. Residence b. Business ��� c�( tq /�/\ 4S✓ I b. Business SLU '�'� � v l'Z STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION I hereby authorize, ! I �� i to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to rurnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application. LSS i2\P-,, V 0- ! ELCO\^C v i 13. NAME OF WATERBOOY, IF KNOWN of np w, wej 1 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS ui�Pa—bi�i 15. LOCATION OF PROJECT COUNTY STATE '6. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS, IF KNOWN, ts"e mxri n,i 17. DIRECTIONS TO THE SITE JulENG FORM 4,345, 7 EDITION OF FEB 94 IS OBSOLETE. (Proponent: CECW-OR) 1 B. Nature of Activity (D—mprron or prorecT, rndrrae sN t",_w a'F 19. Project Purpose rDesaree me reason or pwpose of me prat cr, see nutnrcno mj USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED 20. Reason(s) for Discharge 21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards 22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled /see .mrrurnamr 23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes - No y IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK c„ 24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (If more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list). )`uLi �l\ VVI<(L`\ L�5� 25, List of Other Certifications or ApprovaWDenials Received from other Federal, State or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application. AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL' IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED 'Would _include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits 28. Application is hereby made for a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certi4ATE sess the a to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the dulyZ�7 tof applicant. 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Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Pro ject Purpose and Need Lissara LLC, the project proponent, proposes to construct a 28 acre recreational and water skiing lake, an aesthetics pond and a stormwater management facility in conjunction with development of the Lissara subdivision in Forsyth County, North Carolina. There are no other property owners that adjoin the waterbody that will be impacted. The proponent needs the lake to provide the central recreational amenity for the project which proposed the use of both vintage and competitive ski boats to provide opportunities that are not available in the immediate proximity. The ski lake should be long enough (2400 linear feet) and wide enough (300 linear feet) to provide the competitive and novice skier and the opportunities to practice their skills on smooth water without safety concerns related to other crafts which are so prolific on public lakes. The ski lake needs to be located entirely on the project area so as to limit access. The proponent further seeks to construct a stormwater management facility on a perennial stream to limit the inflow of sediment to the proposed ski lake. This sediment removing structure needs to be located upstream of the ski lake and needs to be able to be dipped from high ground without lowering the ski lakes pool. An aesthetics lake is proposed and is needed to offset infrastructure costs associated with the development. The impacted streams will be diverted while the clean fill is discharged into the stream to construct the dams. All three dam will be constructed with 3:1 side slopes. The trapezoidal bases of the dams will impact a total of 1038 feet of linear streams. Approximately 240 cubic yards of discharge will occur below the ordinary high water mark. The outlets of the dams will utilize low -flow cool water design strategies. The subject stream is mapped as an unnamed intermittent tributary to the Yadkin River which has approximately 90 acres of drainage. The NC Division of Water Quality has classified the Yadkin River as Class WSIV waters. The subject stream has been assessed using the Stream Quality Assessment Worksheet (USACE Wilmington, Version 06/03) based on prior land use and Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 forested cover. The entirety of the stream at the Pond 1 has excess sediment load. The stream is generally in poor to good condition. Lissara Development Impact Table IMPACT TYPE Pond 1 Pond 2 Pond 3 Stream Filling 520 If (191 cy) 262 If (25 c) 256 If (24 cy) Waters Filling .08* .03* .02* Waters Flooding .83* .04* .03* Perennial Flooding 4366 348 75 Intermittent Flooding 1514 134 277 * acreages are inclusive of stream surface area Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Avoidance and Minimization The proponents have identified a need to create a lake based development for water skiing using vintage water craft as well as competitive ski craft. The proponents first evaluated other properties with lakes and found that none with the dimensional and development requirements were for sale. The dimensional requirements are necessary to ensure safe use of the lake. The development requirements limit access to the general public and the lake needs to meet all current dam safety requirements. Topographical limitations and regional ground / surface water discharges limit the ability of the proponent to excavate a lake of the required dimensions into a floodplain or other flat area and achieve the project need. The proposed site does not require excessive grading impacts and because the lakes will impact all the stream length in the drainage there are limited concerns relating to the upstream migration of aquatic organism. One pond is required as a sediment control devise and is located such that all sediment can be dipped from the structure without lowering the lake elevation. This is required so as not to interfere with the use of the lake. The aesthetic pond is needed to provide increased revenue to off -set the capital cost of the project and to enhance the overall theme of the development. The proponent has avoided hard impacts to the greatest extent practicable by situating the dam at its proposed location and by proposing a low -flow cool -water riser -pipe structure. The proponent evaluated reducing the flooded reach by moving the dam upstream. The unintended consequence is that more hard impacts would be required for the dam. Impacts requiring discharges to Waters of the US are limited to the construction of the dam which will create additional regulated Waters of the US. The predominant impacts of the project to streams are secondary in nature and result from f looding. The proponent considered alternative development concepts and determined that the uniqueness of the current proposal provided the best potential for success. Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Cumulative impacts resulting from the proposed project are minimized through the reduction in scope and through design considerations including: • Engineered low -flow cool -water discharge orifice • Establishment of vegetated buffers along the lake shore Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Mitigation Proposal Summary: Wetlands and streams not impacted by the proposed development as well as those areas restored and created under this proposal will be preserved under a permanent protective covenant. Stream mitigation will be accomplished through the NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NC EEP). Wetlands: Wetland impacts are below the mandated threshold for mitigation as required by the NC Division of Water Quality. Though there is no specific mandate for wetland mitigation the applicant will be off -setting the surface area impacts to streams with the surface area of the impoundment. The loss of 0.86 acres of stream surface area will be mitigated by the creation of over 30 acres of surface waters. Streams: Stream impacts can be separated into two separate classes that merit differing mitigation ratios based upon the effect of the discharge and subsequent flooding. Impacts resulting from the construction of the impoundment result in a permanent loss of waters while impacts associated with flooding result in a net increase in regulated Waters of the U5. The dam incorporates design elements that ensure that water quality will be protected through a low -flow cool -water / aerating discharge. Stream Mitigation Proposal for Secondary Impacts Secondary impacts to stream will result from the flooding of a poor to good quality stream. The flooding will alleviate sediment load from failing banks. Stream restoration is proposed at a 0.5 to 1 ratio through the NC EEP for the flooding impacts because they are secondary impacts to lower quality streams. The ratio is in consideration of additional mitigative measures such as design considerations. Required Secondary Impact Mitigation Table (0.5:1 Rntin Annlic d) Pond 1 Pond 2 Pond 3 Total Mitigation for Flooding 2183 If 174 If 38 If 2395 If Lissara IP Narratives June 15, 2005 Proposal for Primary Impacts Primary (hard) impacts to streams and wetlands resulting from the impoundment structure will be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio. The applicant proposed to participate within the NC EEP for these impacts because the onsite mitigation opportunities are non-existent Required Primary Impact Mitigation Table (1:1 Ratio Applied) Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the preservation areas and the restrictive language. Off -Site Mitigation Alternative / Ecosystem Enhancement Program The proponent is seeking to mitigate through the NC EEP for all impacts. Concurrently, the applicant is contemplating the preservation of 22,000 linear feet of stream channels in the vicinity of the project through the establishment of conservation easements. The preserved streams will have vegetated buffers and stable bed and bank. Lake Storm Facility Pond Total Stream Filling 520 If 262 If 256 If 1038 If Onsite Mitigative Treatments and Restoration Plan Within 90 days of the approval of the restoration plans the applicant will provide to the US Army Corps of Engineers a plat that depicts the preservation areas and the restrictive language. Off -Site Mitigation Alternative / Ecosystem Enhancement Program The proponent is seeking to mitigate through the NC EEP for all impacts. Concurrently, the applicant is contemplating the preservation of 22,000 linear feet of stream channels in the vicinity of the project through the establishment of conservation easements. The preserved streams will have vegetated buffers and stable bed and bank. J 080° 127'I0.90 W 1 1 0880° 26'30.00" W 080° 26-10 011 W ' �'� ,f I' �'' � ! pr j '""� a t''` `'t '" � l � * � /r• , s — SID IT .O /i.^'�r.. r. }'+.LVk 4Yi ryh d '� � �` Yt .�4�`'� "" ♦ Yp, f � ',�* � .,i �f � ti + h S•'„ \"+.w*.>a'�, I` �, �, t j r ''^.r� YF^i` .� T,�.i 4 , i °,,,, ry °r `'T• -.r`4 '+...,,,,, �`� '`4...,,, �,, \"„f `y,�„r �` \,y,.." �% � l r" re' r f� 1. rk l.._..,. �5y� (, �..�fV J l � � ,ter �f'� "fes ~,, `,i� A �'�•''`} � �,.-,-.«" r• �w."_'"'.."'r'�. Y — `a '`'; ',�- ..�.-,J ; 6 t..% t f+��,`1,�........; ` -..._� rj�,fj�,r ,.,,-,i `ry' 'ty .�11�` •'' r `w'",,,: '".`w ... '5,y �.� Y� \ �-... .. ++� 7 y 1 � � �. s • �.i ;4 'w�«../^'-W.. \ ��`,1 ��"'!! 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U L.L. 00 N .10 so N N L- 0 O } Lo N J � OOO O CM LO Lo S=s s E U o� = o D m USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached al STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: 1. Applicant's name: _iA,r )67 jA% 1( 6,/) y 3. Date of evaluation:�6kA(_ t LF , -LC0 5- 5. Name of stream: VF y V � 1 t -t) Va vV L;12 7. Approximate drainage area: *I- (�C l� 9. Length of reach evaluated: 11. Site coordinates (if known): ;�pAP9 p a 2. Evaluator's name: 4. Time of evaluation: Oyol' 6. River basin: AA-) V--tv'V 8. Stream order: 10. County: 12. Subdivision name (if any): 13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): 14. Proposed channel work (if any): Lt�\l7) =L�� 15. Recent weather conditions:- YZ 16. Site conditions at time of visit: 17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat _Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _ Nutrient Sensitive Waters _Water Supply Watershed (I-IV) 18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES(NO) If yes, estimate the water surface area: 19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YF NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? Com, NO 21. Estimated watershed land use: _% Residential _% Commercial _% Industrial _% Agricultural % Forested _% Cleared / Logged _% Other 22. Banldiill width: y 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): Z — S 24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) _Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%) 25. Channel sinuosity: Straight Occasional bends X Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the highest quality Total Score (from reverse)._ Comments: STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET 0� 14- 0-'- 1--'l Wti > r' :._- t-,- / f �A V L These charactensucs are not assessed in coastal streams. U0 # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE Coastal Piedmont Mountain - SCORE 1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream - no flow or saturation = 0, strongflow = max points) �0 5 0-4 2 Evidence of past human alteration py extensive alteration = 0• no alteration = max points) 0-6) 0-5 3 Riparian zone �60 4 /` no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points)(�0 - 5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max points)4� 0 0-4 0 a J � 5 Groundwater discharge 0 _ �-\ 0-4 U no discharge = 0 rin s wetlands, etc. = max 6 Presence of adjacent floodplainrA no floodplain = 0, extensive floodplain = maxpoints) =' �� - 4 0-4 0 - 2 Z p' 7dee Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-5 0 - 4 0 -? lv entrenched = 0; frequent flooding= max points) 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands (o�-, no wetlands = 0; large ad•acent wetlands = maxpoints) a= 6 0-4 2 9 Channel sinuosity p'_.5 0-4 0 extensive channelization = 0-, natural meander = max ints) , i3'J 10 Sediment input 0 -5 0-4 0 - extensive de m deposition= 0• little or no sediment = max points) i -> t 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate . NA* -- 0-4 ((7 5 fine, homogenous = 0• large, diverse sizes = maxpoints) 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 5 dee lv incised = 0; stable bed & banks = maxpoints) (�O\ 0:-4 0 �5,-) 13 Presence of major bank failures 0-5 severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = max ooints % 0 - 5 0 = 5, 14 Root depth and density on banks �'- 3 Ems.,no visible roots = 0. dense roots thro out = max ints 0 - 4 5 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production 0-5 0-4 substantial impact -0• no evidence =max ints Q / 16 Presence of riffle-pooliripple-pool complexes bL\3 0-5 (1- 6 4 Fi no ri$les/riles or is = 0; well-develo = max points) 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 little or no habitat = 0 went, varied habitats = max ?)6 —6--) 18 Canopy coverage over streambed (0-5 no shadingvegetation = 0; continuous canopy = maxpoints) 0 - 5' o'-5) 19 Substrate embeddedness / (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max N� 0-4 (0 - 4 \ _Z 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) � no evidence = 0• common,numerous = maxpoints)0 - 0-5 0 -� Q� 21 Presence of amphibians �0 04 no evidence = 0• common, numerous = max points :Z0�� 4 0-4 4 - O 22 Presence of fish 0 _ 0-4 �- 4 no evidence = 0; common,numerous = max points) 23 Evidence of wildlife use 0� 6 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = maxpoints) - Total Points Possible � "_ " 100 0100 S TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page)] These charactensucs are not assessed in coastal streams. U0 STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETOv�-LL * 05;7 iucZ)c k,11dtde,tc115UUS die not assessed to coastal suvams. # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE 1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream p 0-4 no flow or saturation = 0• strongflow = maxpoints)�. (0 5 Z 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0 - b� 0-5 CQ (extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)/ -5 3 Riparian zone no buffer = 0• contiguous, wide buffer = max points p_ 4 0- 5 v 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 1 extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = max ints _ 5 0-4 0� 4 *4 5 Groundwater discharge � U0- no dischar e = 0; springs, s, wetlands. etc. = max 0-4 `- 4 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) 0-4 �� Z p''dee Entrenchment / floodplain access 0-4 lv entrenched = 0; frequent flooding= maxpoints)0 0 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands no wetlands = 0 ; I e adjacent wetlands = mar ints 0 0-4 0 - 2� 9 Channel sinuosity extensive channelization = 0• natural meander = mar points) m 015 0-4 10 Sediment input extensive de sition= 0• little or no sediment = marc ints 0 _ �Size FO & diversity of channel bed substrate /11 homo enous = 0' lar e, diverse sizes = max ints `� *fine, 0 - 5� 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5) (deeply incised = 0• stable bed & banks = max points)y 0 - 45 13 Presence of major bank failures �` j�-- a�-d (severe erosion = 0; no erosion,stable banks = max points) 5 0 - 5 - 5 14 Root depth and density on banks . H no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 0 -.-3 0-4 15 impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production substantial impact =0• no evidence = maxpoints) 0- 0-4 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes no riffles/ripples or pools = 0• well-developed= maxpoints) 0 , 3 0-5 - 17 Habitat complexity 0 6� 0-6 /0 —(little or no habitat = 0 frequent varied habitats = Max `0 - 6 -� 18 Canopy coverage over streambed ' no shadingvegetation = 0• continuous cano v = max points)Q- 0-5 19 Substrate embeddedness DTA*J 0-4 (deeply embedded = 0, loose structure = max 0-4) 20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0 - 0-5 no evidence = 0• commo numerous s = max ints � — G5 21 Presence of amphibians = 0-4 4 no evidence 0; common,numerous = maxpoints)4 ` O 22 Presence of fish A - *' 0-4 no evidence = 0; common. numerous = maxpoints)0 23 Evidence of wildlffe use 0-6-) no evidence = 0• abundant evidence = maxpoints) 0-5 i Total Points Possible 100 100 (T00 TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) Z iucZ)c k,11dtde,tc115UUS die not assessed to coastal suvams. H��S-uwr'nf�� STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET l-aV �,AWACW cuZ)uc5 diG 1101 assessed In coastal su=s. # CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE I Presence of now / persistent pools in streamp`� no flow or saturation = 0• strongflow = max points) 0 - 4 2 Evidence of past human alteration 0 7 0-5 extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = maxpoints) 3 Riparian zone no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0- 6) p- 4 - 5 4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges extensive discharges = 0• no discharges = maxpoints) 0(---5 0-4 0 5 Groundwater discharge U no discharge = 0; springs,wetlands, etc. = max _ 3 0- 4 0- 6 Presence of adjacent floodplain no floodplain = 0, extensive fl lain = max points) 0 p- 4 - 2 Entrenchment / floodplain access dee 1 y entrenched = 0 frequent flooding = max ints 0 - 5 0-4 0 %J 8 Presence of adjacent wetlands no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) K-6 p - 4 0 - 9 Channel sinuosity (extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points) 0 - 5 0 - 4 - 3 Z 10 Sediment input extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = maxpoints) -,-,-5 0-4 11 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate fine homo enous = 0• large, diverse sizes = max ints NA* 0-4 0 /� 12 Evidence of channel incision or widening • - 5-� 0-4 ( '0_S (deeply 8t incised = 0• stable bed banks = max points)0 / 13 Presence of major bank failures a severe erosion = 0• no erosion, stable banks = maxpoints)0 5 0-5 l= d 14 Root depth and density on banks E., no visible roots = 0• dense roots out =max rots 0-3 0-4 -5 rA 15 Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production0 C j substantial impact =0• no evidence = max points)5 0 - 4 0 5 I ;.: 16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes F` no riffles/ripples les or is = 0; well-devel = max ints p� 0-5 td ' 17 Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 6 little or no habitat = 0frequent,varied habitats = max 18 Canopy coverage over streambed - 5 0-5 ' no shadingvegetation = 0; continuous cano = max points) 0 19 19 Substrate embeddedness (deeply embedded = 0• loose structure = max 0-4 0-4 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) no evidence = 0 common, numerouspes= max points 0 >-4 0-5 U` 21 Presence of amphibians no evidence = 0• p 0-4 common, numerous = max points) O 22 Presence of fish no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = maxpoints) 0-4 0 N23 Evidence of wildlife use 0- 0-5 no evidence = 0; abundant evidence =max rots y� .". Total Points Possible 100 100 100 TOTAL SCORE (also enteeir on first page) l-aV �,AWACW cuZ)uc5 diG 1101 assessed In coastal su=s. DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project / Site: Shallowford Road Date: March 2005 Applicant / Owner: Lana Wilcox County: Forsyth Investigator: Huvsman State: North Carolina Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ Community ID:slouoh Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ❑ No ® Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ❑ No ® Plot ID:100's & 300's (explain on reverse if needed) OBL tree VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Indicato Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicato Stratum 1. Acer rubrum FAC tree 9. Anus serrulata FACW+ sapling 2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. Viburnum nudum FACW+ shrub 3. Salix nigra OBL tree 11. Woodwardia areolata OBL herb 4. ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands 12. Secondary Indicators: 5. ® Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" 13. ® Water -Stained Leaves 6. ❑ Local Soil Survey Data ❑ FAC -Neutral Test 14. ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) 7. 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 100 Remarks: HYDROLOGY ❑ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators ❑ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ❑ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: ❑ Other ® Inundated ® Saturated in Upper 12" ❑ No Recorded Data Available ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines Field Observations: ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: 2 (in.) Secondary Indicators: Depth to Free Water in Pit: (in.) ® Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" ® Water -Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil: (in.) ❑ Local Soil Survey Data ❑ FAC -Neutral Test ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Determination Manual) Project / Site: Shallowford Road Date: March 2005' Applicant / Owner: Lang Wilcox County: Fors he Investigator: agygrnan State: North Carolina Do normal circumstances exist on the site? Yes ® No ❑ Community ID:Mesic Is the site significantly disturbed (Atypical situation)? Yes ❑ No ® Transect ID: Is the area a potential problem area? Yes ❑ No ® Plot ID: (explain on reverse if needed) FACU tree VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum Dominant Plant Species Indicator Stratum 1. Liriodendron tulipifera FAC tree 9. Toxicodendron redicans FAC vine 2. Acer negundo FACW tree 10. Vitis spp. FAC vine 3. Fagus grandifolia FACU tree 11. Eulalia viminea FAC+ herb 4. Quercus alba FACU tree 12. Polystichum acrostichoides FAC herb 5. Depth to Free Water in Pit:+ 48 in.) 13. 6. Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) 14. 7. Remarks: No indicators 15. 8. 16. Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC excluding FAC-). 50% Remarks: HYDROLOGY ❑ Recorded Data (Describe In Remarks): Wetland Hydrology Indicators ❑ Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge ❑ Aerial Photographs Primary Indicators: ❑ Other ❑ Inundated ❑ Saturated in Upper 12" ® No Recorded Data Available ❑ Water Marks ❑ Drift Lines Field Observations: ❑ Sediment Deposits ❑ Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Depth of Surface Water: none (in.) Secondary Indicators: Depth to Free Water in Pit:+ 48 in.) ❑ Oxidized Roots Channels in Upper 12" ❑ Water -Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil: + 48 (in.) ❑ Local Soil Survey Data ❑ FAC -Neutral Test ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: No indicators SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Wehadkee Drainage Class: Poorly drained Taxonomy (Subgroup): (We) Typic Fluvaauents Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ❑ No Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (inches) Horizon (Munsell MoW) (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure. etc. 0-10 A 10YR 5/2 / sandy clay loam 10-15 B 10YR 5/1 / sandy clay loam / Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol ❑ Concretions ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils ® Sulfidic Odor ❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime ❑ Listed On Local Hydric Soils List ❑ Reducing Conditions ❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List ® Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: ..1— . vL. I L.mm�lr%I wI.4 Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ® No ❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ® No ❑ Hydric Soils Present? Yes ® No ❑ Is the Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes ® No ❑ Remarks: _Representative of wetlands within the floodplain of the main tributary. These are small areas of approximately 100 sq It each and are assessed to be old sloughs. rnv 1 v / UOU0 / IVrSIrJ NI � r1 � /llrJi Approximate Scale: 1 to 1000 Clemmons Quadrangle SOILS Map Unit Name (Series and Phase): Drainage Class: Taxonomy (Subgroup): Confirm Mapped Type? Yes ❑ No ❑ Profile Description: Depth Matrix Colors (Inches) Horizon (Munsell Moist) Mottle Colors Mottle Texture, Concretions, (Munsell Moist) Abundance/Contrast Structure, etc. 0-10 A 10YR 5/4 / sandv clav loam 10-15 B 10YR 7/5 / clay loam / Hydric Soil Indicators: ❑ Histosol ❑ Concretions ❑ Histic Epipedon ❑ High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils ❑ Sulfidic Odor ❑ Organic Streaking in Sandy Soils ❑ Aquic Moisture Regime ❑ Listed On Local Hydric Soils List ❑ Reducing Conditions ❑ Listed on National Hydric Soils List ❑ Gleyed or Low-Chroma Colors ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) Remarks: not a hydric soils WF=TI AKIN ncTC ea Krw r wi .,.. r- . ............-. 1 owl's Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes ❑ No ❑ Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes ❑ No ❑ Hydric Soils Present? Yes ❑ No ❑ Is the Sampling Point Within a Wetland? Yes ❑ No ❑ Remarks: ad'lacent slopes are high ground r-nv 1 v / UJUti / NHti5 Bank Material Within the proposed flooded reach the banks of the stream are comprised primarily of highly erodable saprolite and weathered rock. Stream bed appears to have excess bedload based on preliminary d50 assessment Instability Within the proposed flooded reaches are numerous areas with high degrees of instability resulting from a combination of bank materials and historic land use. Erosion is occurring below the root zone and trees are falling into the stream Grade Control Good grade control is present at the upstream locations of the proposed ponds. Grade control, in the form of boulders stabilize the upstream reaches but undercutting below the root zone is evident immediately below the grade control.