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/ Nationwide Permit # .2'7
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APR 1 Y 2008
Pre-Application Request
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The following information will be completed by Corps office:
AID:
Prepare File Folder Assign number in ORM
Begin Date
Authorization: Section 10 Section 404
Project Description/ Nature of Activity/ Project Purpose:
SitelWaters Name:
Keywords:

(?~~-0681
Office Use Only: ~ Form Version Mazch OS
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No.
fir any parncwar item ~s not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A".)
I. Processing pAY~~~^!T
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Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: ~~~~~'
®Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
® 401 Water Quality Certification ^ Express 401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: 27
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP) is proposed
for mitigation of impacts, attach the acceptance letter from NCEEP, complete section VIII,
and check here: ^
5. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further details), check here: ^
II. Applicant Information ~ ~ ~ ~~ D
1. Owner/Applicant Information A P R ~ 1 2008
Name: _ Percy and Barbara Eason
Mailing Address 3458 Old Hi hway 16N pNpsaNneT~,.,.,,,x~~R~
Jefferson, NC 28640
Telephone Number: 336-982-5155 Fax Number:
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: Lynn Caldwell, Restoration Director
Company Affiliation: National Committee for the New River (NCNB)
Mailing Address: PO Box 1480, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Telephone Number: 866-481-6267 Fax Number: 336-982-6433
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Eason Project
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only): NA
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 18259-059, 18259-038, 18259-
066
4. Location
County: Ashe Nearest Town: Jefferson, NC
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number): N/A
Directions to site (include road numbers/names, landmarks, etc.): From intersection of 88
and Old 16 at light in Jefferson, ~o north on Old 16 for 2 miles Property is on the ri hg t Sign
for "Santa's Sleigh" is in driveway of residence /business
5. Site coordinates (For linear projects, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that
separately lists the coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
Decimal Degrees (6 digits minimum): 36.458705 °N 81.443738 °W
6. Property size (acres): 8.77
7. Name of nearest receiving body of water: Little Phoenix Creek
8. River Basin: New River
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
9. Describe the existing conditions on the site and general land use in the vicinity of the project
at the time of this application: The Eason property is rural residential. The Easons also
have a small business on the site. A first order unnamed tributary (UT) to Little Phoenix
Creek runs throuch the Eason property and confluences with Little Phoenix Creek on their
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property. During the summer of 2007 approximately 85 acres of land in the headwaters of
this stream was cleared for a Christmas tree farm. Heavy localized rains occurred during July
2007. The resulting runoff from the recently cleared steep slopes on Little Phoenix Mountain
caused extreme downstream scouring of the UT on the property. The UT on the Eason
culvert sediment deposition, stream scour, and bank erosion (NCDENR 2007). The Eason's
were concerned about increased runoff and flows in the UT, debris consisting of wood, rock
and soil that has moved into the stream channel, and safety of themselves and property as a
result of the upstream land clearing (NRCS 2007). Because of the extreme dams e~ to the
stream as a result of the headwater land clearing and flood, personnel with the North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of Water Quality, Winston-Salem
Regional Office, requested benthic (aquatic insects) sampling of the UT. Benthic studies
were conducted by the NCENR, Biological Assessment Unit in August, 2007 (NCDENR
2007). Results indicated that there was a "devastating impact to the benthic
macroinvertebrate community in the impacted UT Little Phoenix Creek as evidenced by the
10 fold decrease in EPT (Ephemeropter -mayflies, Plecoptera - stoneflies, and Trichoptera -
caddisflies) in abundance and the drop in total taxa richness from 36 in the control UT to 10
in the impacted UT. The low biotic index combined with very low taxa richness implicate
scour as the cause for the impact to the benthic community. The complete rearrangement of
the stream bed and the extreme streambank erosion indicate that scour by high flows had
occurred recently. Recovery of the impacted UT will be slowed by the fact that the entire
stream, including the headwaters, have been scoured" (NCDENR 2007).
10. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used: The UT at
the Eason site is a borderline Ab stream type. Type Ab streams are steep, entrenched and
confined. The bed materials are typically unconsolidated, heterogeneous, noncohesive
materials with the channel bed described as a ste~/pool or cascading channel. Based on the
data collected, the stream restoration will be based on an A4b stream type (Rosgen 1996). To
achieve this stream type, rock step-pool structures designed as rock cross-vanes (Figure 1) will
be installed in the impacted reach. These structures are typical of type A/B stream channels
and create a cascading channel that properly transports high sediment loads which occur during
hi hg_ energy streamflow events. Fourteen rock cross-vanes will be constructed at locations
where the stream is trying to repair itself and create step/pools to dissipate stream flow energy
(See Site Plan #1-14 and Table 1). These ste~/pool rock cross-vanes will increase pool size
and depth, help dissipate stream energy, and provide instream benthic and fish habitat. Rock
cross-vanes range from 12 ft to 35 ft apart, with average spacing~g 21 ft. Type A streams
are entrenched and confined with high banks.
The July 2007 flood and resulting channel and bank scour created unstable and undercut banks
at several locations. (See Figures 2, 3, 4.) Streambanks will be reshaped to a more proper
profile at these locations. (Site Plan #15-18 and Table 2.) Bank reshaping will not require
work in flowing water and can be accomplished in the dry. In addition to bank reshaping,
excess spoil material will be placed alon tip of the left bank (facing`downstream) to
provide added protection to structures on the Eason property adjacent to the stream. At the
confluence of the UT and Little Phoenix Creek, the left bank of Little Phoenix Creek
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immediately across from the UT needs to be protected (Site Plan #19 and Appendix photo # 6).
This will be achieved with the placement of a row of lame rock boulders along the toe of the
bank. The first row of boulders will be placed approximately 18 inches below the normal
stream bottom. Once the base row of rocks is in place, another layer of large boulders will be
placed on ton of the footer rocks. The bank will be reshaped behind this rock toe and
reve etg ated.
While most of the work can be completed from the top of the bank, some in-stream equipment
operation will be required. All work will be done by a trackhoe with a hydraulic (preferred) or
mechanical thumb. Care will be taken to put out groundcover mixture and straw or coconut
fiber matting as each phase of the project is completed. No soil will be unprotected for longer
than 24 hours.
11. Explain the purpose of the proposed work: The purpose of this project is to install instream
structures (rock cross-vanes), re-slope eroding streambanks, and plant vegetation along the
streambanks once the project is completed. Completion of these goals will aid with the
recovery of benthic and fish populations in the UT.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USAGE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules. Culvert removal and bride construction over the UT-Little Phoenix
creek will be complete when this project is implemented. Written and verbal permission to
remove the culvert and construct a bridge at this location have been received from Amanda Jones
of the ACE and Sue Homewood of DWQ as of Apri13, 2008.
V. Future Project Plans
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application.
None anticipated at this time.
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. Each impact must be
listed separately in the tables below (e.g., culvert installation should be listed separately from
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riprap dissipater pads). Be sure to indicate if an impact is temporary. All proposed impacts,
permanent and temporary, must be listed, and must be labeled and clearly identifiable on an
accompanying site plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial)
should be shown on a delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems.
Wetland and stream evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate.
Photographs may be included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for
wetland or stream mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional
space is needed for listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
1. Provide a written description of the proposed impacts: Less than 0.2 acres will be disturbed
during the enhancement process. Impact will be minimized b s~ eeding and the installation of
straw and/or fiber matting within 24 hours of disturbance.
2. Individually list wetland impacts. Types of impacts include, but are not limited to
mechanized clearing, grading, fill, excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams,
separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact Type of Wetland
(e.g., forested, marsh,
herbaceous, bog, etc.) Located within
100-year
Floodplain
( es/no) Distance to
Nearest
Stream
(lineaz feet) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Wetland Impact (acres) 0
3. List the total acreage (estimated) of all existing wetlands on the property: 0
4. Individually list all intermittent and perennial stream impacts. Be sure to identify temporary
impacts. Stream impacts include, but are not limited to placement of fill or culverts, dam
construction, flooding, relocation, stabilization activities (e.g., cement walls, rip-rap, crib
walls, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is proposed,
plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams
must be included. To calculate acreage, multiply length X width, then divide by 43,560.
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Stream Impact Average Stream Impact Area of
Number Stream Name Type of Impact perennial or Width Before Length Impact
(indicate on ma) Intermittent? Im act (linear feet) (acres)
Move channel and Included in
1 UT Little cross-vane to perennial 5-6 ft bank 0
Phoenix Creek center pf wide reshaping
channel floodplain #15
Move channel and Included in
2 UT Little cross-vane to perennial bank 0
Phoenix Creek center pf wide 5-6 ft reshaping
channel floodplain #15
Move channel and Included in
3 UT Little cross-vane to perennial 5-6 ft bank 0
Phoenix Creek center pf wide reshaping
channel floodplain #15
Rock cross vane Included in
UT Little with high right bank
4 Phoenix Creek arm to protect perennial reshaping 0.005
5-6 ft
steep bank #16
Rock cross vane Included in
5 UT Little with high right perennial bank 0
Phoenix Creek arm to protect 5-6 ft reshaping
steep bank #16
Modified rock
cross-vane, Included in
6 UT Little construct both perennial 5-6 ft bank 0
Phoenix Creek arms to tie into reshaping
existing bedrock #16
led e
Included in
7 UT Little Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft bank 0
Phoenix Creek reshaping
#17
lOIncluded
8 UT Little Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft in bank 0
Phoenix Creek reshaping
#17
10 Included
9 UT Little Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft in bank ~
Phoenix Creek reshaping
#17
Included in
10 UT Little Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft bank 0
Phoenix Creek reshaping
#17
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UT Little
11 Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft 14 0.005
Phoenix Creek
12 UT Little Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft 15 0.005
Phoenix Creek
Included in
13 UT Little Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft bank 0
Phoenix Creek reshaping
#18
Included in
UT Little bank
14 Rock cross-vane Perennial 5-6 ft 0
Phoenix Creek reshaping
#18
Left bank
UT Little reshaping and low
15
Phoenix Creek
berm construction perennial 5-6 ft 70 0.024
to protect building
16 UT Little Right bank perennial 5-6 ft 50 0.017
Phoenix Creek reshaping
Left bank
17 UT Little reshaping and low perennial 5-6 ft 101 0.035
Phoenix Creek berm construction
to protect building
Left bank
reshaping to
18 UT Little confluence with Perennial 5-6 ft 55 0.019
Phoenix Creek
Little Phoenix.
Creek
Little Phoenix
Little Phoenix Creek bank toe
19 Creek protection across Perennial 6-8 ft 10 0.005
from confluence
with UT

Total Stream Impact (by length and acreage) 315 0.11
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5. Individually list all open water impacts (including lakes, ponds, estuaries, sounds, Atlantic
Ocean and any other water of the U.S.). Open water impacts include, but are not limited to
fill, excavation. dredging. flooding. draina~e_ bulkheads_ etc_
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable)
Type of Impact Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound, bay,
ocean, etc.) Area of
Impact
(acres)

Total Open Water Impact (acres) 0
6. List the cumulative imnact to all Waters of the U_S_ resulting from the nr~iect~
Stream Im act (acres): 0.11
Wetland Im act (acres): 0
O en Water Im act (acres): 0
Total Im act to Waters of the U.S. (acres) 0
Total Stream Impact (linear feet): 0.11
7. Isolated Waters
Do any isolated waters exist on the property? ^ Yes ®No
Describe all impacts to isolated waters, and include the type of water (wetland or stream) and
the size of the proposed impact (acres or linear feet). Please note that this section only
applies to waters that have specifically been determined to be isolated by the USACE.
N/A
8. Pond Creation
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stotmwater requirement, etc.):
Current land use in the vicinity of the pond:
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area: 0
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts. The proposed work and
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associated impacts are intended to stabilize the section of the UT-Little Phoenix Creek at the
Eason property with minimal stream imQacts. All heavy equipment will be kept out of the
stream channel except when absolutely necessary install the rock cross-vanes. Permanent grass
cover will be planted on all bare soil within 24 hours of ground disturbing activities. This will be
covered with straw and/or coconut fiber matting, and silky dogwood, rhododendron, mountain
laurel and other native shrubs planted to stabilize the bank.
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on January 15, 2002, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCEEP concurrence shall be placed on hold as incomplete.
An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration in DWQ's
Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgide.html.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
N/A
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2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement
Program (NCEEP). Please note it is the applicant's responsibility to contact the NCEEP at
[phone] to determine availability, and written approval from the NCEEP indicating
that they are will to accept payment for the mitigation must be attached to this form. For
additional information regarding the application process for the NCEEP, check the NCEEP
website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wrp/index.htm. If use of the NCEEP is proposed, please
check the appropriate box on page five and provide the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
IX. Environmental Documentation (required by DWQ)
1. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federaUstate/local) funds or the use of
public (federal/state) land? Yes ® No ^
2. If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No
3. If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please
attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter. Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (required by DWQ)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
1. Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Neuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 02B .0243 (Catawba) 15A NCAC
2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please
identify )? Yes ^ No
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2. If "yes", identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers.
If buffer mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the
buffer multipliers.
* I Impact I I Required
Zone ,~~,..,.e F o.~ Multiplier
1 I I 3 (2 for Catawba)
2 ~ 1.5
Total
* Zone 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from the top of the near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
3. If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e.,
Donation of Property, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, or Payment into the
Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as identified
within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0244, or .0260. N/A
XI. Stormwater (required by DWQ)
Describe impervious acreage (existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site. Discuss
stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands downstream from
the property. If percent impervious surface exceeds 20%, please provide calculations
demonstrating total proposed impervious level. There are seven buildings on the Eason property
totaling 0.17 acres or 2% impervious surface.
XII. Sewage Disposal (required by DWQ)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
N/A
XIII. Violations (required by DWQ)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No (~
Is this an after-the-fact permit application? Yes ^ No
XIV. Cumulative Impacts (required by DWQ)
Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in additional
development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality? Yes ^ No
If yes, please submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with
the most recent North Carolina Division of Water Quality policy posted on our website at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands. If no, please provide. a short narrative description: This
protect will serve to stabilize the banks of 305 feet of the UT-Little Phoenix Creek and 10 feet of
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Phoenix Creek at the confluence with Little Phoenix Creek and provide improved habitat for
aquatic species.
XV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
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( gent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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concerning all US Army Corps of Engineers and NC DENR permitting regarding
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TABLE 1. Station location of rock cross-vane structures
1. 0+13 move channel .and cross-vane to center of wide channel floodplain
2. 0+25 move channel and cross-vane to center of wide channel floodplain
3. 0+41 move channel and cross-vane to center of wide channel floodplain
4. 0+70 rock cross-vane with high right arm to protect steep bank
5. 0+92 rock cross-vane with high right arm to protect steep bank
6. 1+04 modified rock cross-vane, construct both arms to tie into existing bedrock ledge
7. 1+27 rock cross-vane
8. 1+51 rock cross-vane
9. 1+70 rock cross-vane
10. 2+OS rock cross-vane
11. 2+23 rock cross-vane
12. 2+50 rock cross-vane
13. 2+62 rock cross-vane
14. 2+82 rock cross-vane
TABLE 2. Station locations of streambank reshaping and berm construction.
15.0+0 - 0+70 left bank reshaping and low berm construction to protect building
(Appendix photo # 2)
16.0+70 - 1+10 right bank reshaping
17. 1+04 - 2+OS left bank reshaping and low berm construction to protect building
(Appendix photo # 4)
18. 2+50 - 3+OS left bank reshaping to confluence with Little Phoenix Creek
19. Little Phoenix Creek bank toe protection across from confluence with UI'
(Appendix photo # 6)

FIGURE 1. Typical cross-
vane showing plan and
cross-section views used to
construct step pools.
Construction notes: There
should be no gaps between
the rocks in the cross-vane.
Boulders must be 3'x2'xl or
larger; dig a trench below the
streambed for footer rocks,
place fill on upstream side of
vane arm; start at bankfull
and place footer rock first,
then header rock, following
angle and slope
specifications; use on site
alluvium to fill gaps on
upstream side of boulders;
woody debris andlor sill
rocks may be incorporated
into the structure per
directions of project
supervisor/designer.

0 + 18 UT Little Phoenix Creek, Riffle
0
1 2
101
~ 100
0
99
m
w 98
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97
96
-5 5 15 25 35
Width
FIGUxE 2. Cross-section 1 at station 0+18. XS area 3.7 ft2, WD ratio 33.6, ER 1.4.
- ) Proposed design for this section.
0 + 68 UT Little Phoenix GYeek, Riffle
ivv
99
98
c
.4 97
m _
w ~ `
95
94
93
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Width
FIGUUE 3. Cross-section 2 at station 0+68. XS area 4.1 ft2, WD ratio 11.2, ER 1.5. Little
change in stream profile is proposed for this section, only the addition of cross-vanes. A berm
(------) will be created on the left bank to protect adjacent buildings from flood waters.
1 +66 UT Little Phoenix Creek, I~ffle
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90
89
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88
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~ 87
w _ .__. _
86
85
84
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Width
FIGURE 3. Cross-section 3 at station 1+66. XS area 3.3 ft2, WD ratio 16.2, ER ratio 1.4.
Rock cross-vanes and some bank re-sloping (- - - - - -) will occur along this section of
stream.
5

APPENDIX
Photographs of the UT site on the Eason property before restoration
taken on March 12, 2008.
Photo 6. Looking downstream at confluence of UT
and Little Phoenix Creek. Notice left bank of Little
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Photo 2. Looking upstream from
station 1+04 at rock ledge to 0+47
Photo 1. Looking upstream from
Photo 4. Looking upstream from upper
end of culvert at station 2+30 to 1+65.
Photo 3. Looking upstream from
station 1+65 to 1+04 at foot bridge
Photo 5. Looking upstream from station
3+00 to 2+50 (lower end of culvert