06_U5603_DWQ_stream_forms

NC Division of Water Quality -Method logy for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DW Stream Identification Form Vers on 4.11 -
Date: ��'sl� - Proj cUSite: �_��- S� _� Latitude: �, w332s
/
Evaluator: �(y� ��� � p�yy� Cou ty: �y/j�y►r( Longitude:- �/ .(p 7S �/ �
Total Points: Stre m Determination (ci Other gQON�
Stream is at least intermittent `�j� •� Eph meral Intermitte Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
f> 19 ' I if > 30'
i - or erer�n�a
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = �) bsent Weak Moderate
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 2
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2
8. Headcuts 0 1 2
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal = 7�S
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2
14. Leaf litter 1 0.5
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 1
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes 3
C. BiolO (Subtotal = S
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3' 2 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 2•
21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2
22. Fish 0.5 1
23. Crayfish 0 1
24. Amphibians 0 1
25. Algae 0.5 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW .7 � OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified u��sing o�th-er methods. See p 35 of manual.
Notes: f C,nai �,G,S �a.,Rdln
Sketch:
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1.5
1.5
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3
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NC Division of Water Quality -Methoc�ology for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams �nd Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Vers on 4.11
Date: � )S �y Proj�ecUSite: u�'joo3
Evaluator: s'm ('�i l�X[ U�'1^ Cou�ty: ��.� �
Total Points: Stre m Determination (ci
Strieam is at least intermittent 3� .2� Eph�meral IntermitteM�l
H>_ 19 or oerennia/ N>_ 30* �
$�D �'
Latitude: 3�, Z p cF Z� l
Longitude: -�J , ;�7(p(p (�
Other �
e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = ) �4bsent Weak Moderate Strong
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 2 3
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
e
a,,,.,,.,a, ,.,,,,,,�, a,� ,,.,, ,o,`.., ��� ,.,�.,..��,,,,y,,, ,,,...,,.�,
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = G�J
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
C. Biology (Subtotal = �
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
Sperennial streams may also be identified using the me
Notes: �.l ��.. s. hM .
Sketch:
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2
0.5
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
3
0
1.5
1.5
0
0
3
3
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

NC Division of Water Quality -Metho logy for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Vers on 4.11 s�
Date: y �p �� Proj ct/Site: (�Sjpp� Latitude: 3�_ �j3�`�S'
Evaluator: S'/y� l�'}//,4�C/0/�/-+ Cou ty: �}r��,(�,y�¢ Longitude: '�/,�8'S�
Total Points: Stre m Determination (cir Other �6r�j`G
Stream is at least intermittent `,�� Eph meral Intermittent enni e.g. C?uad Name:
if z 19 or erennial if z 30'
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = bsent Weak Moderate Strong
1a� Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, � � 2 �
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 1 2
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal = �J
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 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. Biolo Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 3
22. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 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 . 35 of manual.
Notes: . �,_ en. c � � �
Sketch: ��'°� � �� �
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NC Division of Water Quality -Metho ology for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DW Stream Identification Form Vers on 4.11 bD� �i
Date: ��S 1 0 Proj cUSite: V� p� Latitude: �_ Z��� 9
Evaluator: Sm � Q�� p� Cou ty: �Q.�u e,.tq Longitude: - 8/,(p 94�(�
Total Polnts: Stre m Determination (circle one Other ���t
Stream is at /east intermittent �� �� Eph meral Intermitten er e.g. Qt�ad Name:
if t 19 oi rennial if >_ 30"
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = �) bsent Weak Moderate Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 2 �
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 �
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 3 '
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. H�eadcuts 1 3
9: Grade control 0.5 1
10. Nataral valley 0 0.5 1 1.
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = ��
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
C. Biology (Subtotal = p0, L'� )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. MaCrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
'perennial stre ms ma also e identified u ing �other". �e
Notes: , , �►�V�1 ,7, 0'1�1%�,
Sketch:
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2 3�
2 3
0.5 0
1 1.5
1 1.5
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1
1
2
1
1
1
1
OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
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1.5
1.5
1.5
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NC Division of Water Quality -Metho�ology for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Origins v. 4.11
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11 ��' �
Date: � �� 5 �(`
Evaluator: S�yL �'�! /�QX/dM
Total Points:
Stream rs at least rntermittent �"
if t 19 or perennial if >_ 30"
ProjecUSite: (/s(p0,� Latitude: 3(�. �Lfj�
County: `�(,(�' Longitude: �r. �7gd�y�
Stream Determination (circl Other �7NE
Ephemeral Intermittent r e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = t' ) �bsent Weak Moderate Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 2 �
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits p 2 3
8. Headcuts 2
9. Grade control 0.5 1 1
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles .5 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? , No = 0 Yes 3
C. Biolo Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed , 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 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 'dentified using other methods. See p. 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch: �,
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NC Division of Water Quality -Method logy for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Vers on 4.11 ���
Date: � �� Proj cUSite: �(�03 Latitude: ��_ �j�'/��
Evaluator: SM�� ��U� Cou ty: yV�,��.�q �ongitude:-�/.�q7a99
Total Points: �� Stre m Determipatio� (cir Other $DOI�E
Stream is at /east intermittent 2, �
if >_ 19 or perennial if >_ 30" �
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = �G�i 1
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active/relict floodplain
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
8. Headcuts
9. Grade control
10. Natural valley
11. Second or greater order channel
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = �,S )
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
C. Biology (Subtotal = � )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
'perennial streams may also be identified using other me
Notes: y� w� � S�r►
Sketch:
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
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1
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0.5
0.5
No=O
2'
2
1
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1.5
:rennial e.g. QuadName:
k Moderate St ng
2 3•
0 0.5
FACW = 0.75; OBL
See p 35 of manual.
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2
2
2
1
Yes = 3
2
2
0.5
1
1
Yes .
�1
1
1
1
1
1 Other = 0
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3
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NC Division of Water Quality -Method logy for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Vers on 4.11 p
Date: �,� Proj cUSite: 5}�- Latitude: 3(0 ,�j9 90�
Evaluator: s-� �,�w �yY, Cou ty: W�q-�,�,� Longitude: -�?/. `7a(pq'�
Total Points: Stre m Determination (circle one) Other aQ��
Stream is at least interminent i�'� Eph meral Intermittent nn e.g. Quad Name:
if t 19 or erennia/ if >_ 30'
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = 2Z ) bsent Weak Moderate Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosiry of channel along thalweg 0 1 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 2
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = _�u
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
C. Biology (Subtotal = V1 • )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
'perennial st eams may also be ide tified using other
Notes: .� , rt
Sketch:
0
0
�
35
41
2 1
2 1
1 2
2
1
1
0.5 1
.5 1
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
ual.
0
0
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5

NC Division of Water Quality -Metho�ology for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Oriqins v. 4.11
NC DW Stream Identification Form V
Date: � ( I � I ( II �
Evaluator: �j�y� A� .y�,y i
Total Points: 3 � ;
Stream is at least intermittent �
if >_ 19 or nerennial if >_ 30*
4. i i �'r v✓� •
Site: �- O� Latitude: � V,ZV (,p 'Z s'
� �,�-�a.�,,.�,a Longitude: -8 �- `7 G �/ Zo
Determination (circle one Other �dtJrV��
sral Intermittent enn e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = �0 1 bsent Weak
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1
5. Active/relict floodplain �� 1
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0
8. Headcuts 1
9. Grade control 0 0.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0
e artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow_ 0
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1
14. Leaf litter 1
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No = 0
C. Biolo Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 1
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0
22. Fish � 0.5
23. Crayfish 0.5
24. Amphibians 0.5
25. Algae 0.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See 35 of manual.
Notes: �n a��G! �. � teti.. . S .r. cv rv+S! �'w S
Sketch:
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Yes=3
2
2
0.5
1
1
1
3
0
0
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OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
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3
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3
3
0
1.5
1.5
0
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NC Division of Water Quality -Method logy for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams nd Their Origins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Versi n 4.11 US7e03
Date: � �Y � Pi
Evaluator. S/vt �T�-I �/4-X/GN� C�
Total Points: 2„ ��
Stream is at least intermittent 9 J ' I
if >_ 19 or erennial if >_ 30"
\
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = � )
18 Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In-channel structure: ex. rifFle-pool, step-pool,
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active/relict floodplain
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
8. Headcuts
9. Grade control
10. Natural valley
11. Second or greater order channel
artificial ditches are not rated; see disc�si�s in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal = '
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
C. Biolo Subtotal = �
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. MaCrobenthOs (note diversity and abundance)
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See p. 35 of
Notes: �u►� . _ ►„�rr� rgor,S P,G
Site: '��-pZ �atitude:3� ��p�7
��-�vL�,,q Longitude: -g� , 7G'{{o 2!{
Determination (circle one Other gpoNE
!ral Intermitte ni e.g. Quad Name:
Weak
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sketch:
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0.5
1
1
Yes
2 1
2 1
1 2
1 2
.5 1
0.5 1
1
.5 1
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
3
3
3
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3
3
3
0
1.5
1.5
0
0
3
3
1.5
1.5
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NC Division of Water Quality -Method
Perennial Streams �
NC DW Stream Identification Form V
Date: � �, l� b I
Evaluator: ��.� ��,y� i
Total Points: ;
Stream is at /east intermittent Z I'� I
if >_ 19 or erennial ii z 30'
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = � J )
1 a Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active/relict floodplain
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
8. Headcuts
9. Grade control
10. Natural valley
11. Second or greater order channel
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal = 2'S
12. Presence of Baseflow.
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
C. Biolo Subtotal =
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�logy for ldentification of Intermittent and
�d Their Origins v. 4.11
in 4.11
cUSite: S� _ p b Latitude: 3fr . ��%g
ty: w�a,v Longitude: $/ . 70y0%/
m Detertnination (circle one) Other �r'�O
meratf�ii�nt Perennial e.g. Quad Name:
bsent Weak Moderate Strong
0 1 2
0 2 3
0 1 2 �
'l 2 3
0 � 2 3
0 2 3
0 2 3
1 2 3
0 0.5 1
0 0.5 1
No=O Yes=3
�� �
7� �
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18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0�
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 2 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
25. Algae 0 0.5 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 . 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
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NC Division of Water Quality -Method
Perennial Streams �
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Ver
Date: � � � /�b Pr�
Evaluator: � .�� W�� Co
Total Points: Str
Stream is at least intermittent �,� EP
if >_ 19 or erennial if z 30*
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = � 1
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool,
ri le- ool se uence
4. Particle size of stream substrate
5. Active/relict floodplain
6. Depositional bars or benches
7. Recent alluvial deposits
8. Headcuts
9. Grade control
10. Natural valley
11. Second or greater order channel
a artificial ditches are not rated; see discuss�ns in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal = S
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaf litter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?
C. Biolo Subtotal =
ogy for ldentification of Intermittent and
d Their Origins v. 4.11
� 4.11
Nsite: S L Latitude: 3 b,�. p S 20(�
�: wq-�rvt,U.� Longitude:� ��, �j956Q�
i Determination (circle one) Other �GYii''�D
ieral Intermittent��el��m� e.g. Quad Name:
►bsent
0
0
�
0
.�
�
Weak
1
1
1
Moderate
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Yes = 3
18. Fibrous roots in streambed G� 2 1
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 1 2
21. Aquatic Mollusks 1 2
22. Fish 0.5 1
23. Crayfish 0.5 1
24. Amphibians 0.5 1
25. Algae 0.5 1
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods. See . 35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1.5
1.5
3
3
0
1.5
1.5
0
0
3
3
1.5
1.5
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NC Division of Water Quality -Methoc�ology for ldentification of Intermittent and
Perennial Streams �nd Their Oriqins v. 4.11
NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Vers on 4.11 �Qd S v� �'�`t
Date: ��(� � ProjjecUSite: j�,s`Zp 4� Latitude: 3C�_ Z�Tj�
Evaluator. �'��( �X��ry., County: ���(/� Longitude: ��/,(r,Q'9's�/
Total Points: Stre�m Determi�ation (circle one) Other �GbNF
Stream is at least intermittent i�� ,� Eph�meral Intermittent @TR � I e.g. Quad Name:
if>_ 19 orverennialif>_ 30" ✓
A. Geomor holo (Subtotal = �/ ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, � � 2 y1
ri le- ool se uence CJ
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2
5. Active/relict floodplain 0 1 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3
artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. H drolo Subtotal = ��
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 0.5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles 0 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No = 0 Yes
C. Biolo Subtotal =
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 3
21. Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 1 1.5
24. Amphibians 0 1 1.5
25. Algae 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 . 35 of manual.
Notes: t j
Sketch:
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