ROA 2015 Fish Community Templates

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
AARONS CR
SR 1400
NF31
06/10/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
GRANVILLE
03010104
36.531701
-78.739194
370
Yes
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Carolina Slate Belt
27.4
12
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
81
0
no data
18
no data
1
0
0
2001
67
3
0
17
11
1
0
0
2006
65
3
0
17
13
1
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
15.4
21.1
23.5
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.0
7.2
7.0
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
77
76
75
pH (s.u.)
6.3
6.0
6.9
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
14
Bottom Substrate (15)
8
Pool Variety (10)
8
Riffle Habitat (16)
10
Bank Erosion (7)
4
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
9
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
74
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid, but easily silted with dark silt
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/10/14
2014-41
12
44
Good -Fair
05/26/09
2009-45
16
50
Good
04/28/04
2004-25
15
46
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains the extreme northeast corner of Person and the extreme northwest corner of Granville counties; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers
in the watershed; tributary to Kerr Reservoir in Virginia. Habitat -- cobble, gravel, sand, and boulder substrates; wide riparian zones; riffles at the upstream
end of the reach; Fissidens in the riffles; pools and runs; low flow during the sampling, but there was recent evidence of very high flows (debris line — 8-15 ft.
above normal flow). Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, within the norm for a watershed that is — 15% in agriculture. 2014 -- the
number of fish declined by 43% between 2009 and 2014 and by 71 % since 2004 (791 vs. 397 vs. 227, especially for Crescent Shiner and Fantail Darter); 6
point decline in the NCIBI Score and a one class decrease in the NCIBI Rating resulted from the loss of several key species (e.g., White Sucker, Creek
Chubsucker, Carolina Darter, and Johnny Darter) and an increase in the Percentage of Tolerant Fish (from 18% to 39% due to the abundance of Redbreast
Sunfish, Green Sunfish, and Flat Bullhead); typical of many streams in the Carolina Slate Belt ecoregion, the fish community is subjected to extremely
variable flows (very high flows followed by very low flows or vice versa). 2004-2014 -- not a very diverse community for the size of the stream, only 20
species known from the site including 3 species of darters, 2 species of suckers, and 0 Intolerant Species; dominant species is the Crescent Shiner; the only
imperiled species known from this site is the Special Concern Carolina Darter which was collected in 2009. Recommendation -- based upon all the data
collected, there has been a slight decline in the biological integrity of the fish community at this regional reference site since the last assessment; continued
basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to determine if the decline is persistent and to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the
watershed is recommended.
Most Abundant Redbreast Sunfish (78, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (7), Bluegill Imperiled
Species 34%) Species (8) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
ARCHIES CR
SR 1415
NF1
04/21/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
STOKES
03010103
36.550185
-80.432634
1180
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth
Northern Inner Piedmont
9.6
7
0.4 !7��
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
60
0
no data
39
no data
0
0
0
2001
53
5
0
36
4
0
0
0
2006
53
5
0
36
6
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
18.5
15.3
9.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.8
9.2
11.9
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
37
49
44
pH (s.u.)
6.4
6.0
6.8
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
16
Bottom Substrate (15)
12
Pool Variety (10)
10
Riffle Habitat (16)
16
Bank Erosion (7)
6
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
9
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
2
Total Habitat Score (100)
87
Water Clarity IClear, but easily silted
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/21/14
2014-05
18
52
Good
05/11 /09
2009-28
22
54
Excellent
04/19/04
2004-09
21
54
Excellent
Data Analysis
Watershed - drains southern Patrick County, VA and a very small portion of the extreme northwest corner of Stokes and northeastern Surry counties; no
municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is — 0.7 miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the river.
Landuse -- greatest percentage of watershed in cultivation than any other fish community site sampled in the basin in 2014. Habitat -- 2nd greatest scoring
of instream and riparian habitats of any fish community site in the basin; cobble, bedrock, boulder, gravel, sand, and silt substrates; slick periphyton-covered
rocks; same habitats as in 2009 (high gradient, mountain -like, plunges, boulders, riffles and runs; deep pool at end of the reach; Rhododendron and Kalmia
in the riparian zones). Water Quality -- 2nd lowest specific conductance of any fish community site in 2014 and stable since 2004. 2014 -- the number of fish
collected declined by 24% between 2009 and 2014 (666 vs. 506, especially for Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner, Crescent Shiner, and White Sucker), but still a
diverse and abundant fish community; lowest Percentage of Tolerant Fish of any site in the basin (0%); 2 point decline in the NCIBI Score and one rating
class decline was due to the absence of of one species of sucker (White Sucker). 2004-2014 -- all metrics stable, no significant change in the community;
diverse community with 22 species known from this small stream including 5 species of darters, 3 species of suckers, and 4 Intolerant Species (Cutlip
Minnow, Smallmouth Bass, Riverweed Darter, and Roanoke Darter); imperiled species collected from this site include Riverweed Darter (Special Concern,
collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014), Cutlip Minnow (Special Concern, collected in 2004 and 2009), and Roanoke Hog Sucker (Significantly Rare, collected in
2004, 2009, and 2014); dominant species is the Bluehead Chub and Redlip Shiner; since assessments began in 2004 only one trout (Brown Trout, 375 mm
TL) has been collected at this site which is supplementally classified as Trout Waters. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has
been no change in the water quality or fish community since 2004; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts
from changing landuse in the watershed.
Most Abundant Non -indigenous Imperiled Special Concern -- Riverweed Darter
Species
Redlip Shiner (119, 24%) Species Smallmouth Bass (3) Species in (1); Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
2014 Sucker (12)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
hwoEAVER ISLAND CR
US 311
NF10
04/23/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.382698
-79.980519
570
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Triassic Basins
23.8
1 8
1 0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
80
4
no data
16
no data
0
0
0
2001
68
8
1
17
5
0
0
0
2006
68
8
1
16
8
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
16.8
17.5
17.2
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.0
8.8
10.4
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
62
64
61
pH (s.u.)
6.0
6.3
7.2
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
14
Bottom Substrate (15)
6
Pool Variety (10)
8
Riffle Habitat (16)
10
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
5
Left Riparian Score (5)
2
Right Riparian Score (5)
4
Total Habitat Score (100)
62
Water Clarity IClear, but easily silted
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/23/14
2014-14
24
50
Good
05/14/09
2009-38
26
56
Excellent
04/22/04
2004-18
22
52
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains north -central Stokes and northwest Rockingham counties, including the western areas of the towns of Madison and Mayodan; no
NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is — 0.8 miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitat -- gravel,
cobble, and sand substrate; riffles, runs, side snags pools and deep undercuts; very large coarse woody debris dam at the end of the reach; unstable channel
shifting due to coarse woody debris dam. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004 and low for a watershed that is — 15% in agriculture.
2014 -- the number of fish declined by 70% between 2009 and 2014 (866 vs. 263, especially for Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner, Crescent Shiner, Johnny
Darter, and Fantail Darter), but still the most speciose community of any site in the basin; slight shift in the trophic metrics (due to an abundance of the
omnivorous Bluehead Chub which is an indicator of nonpoint nutrient enrichment) resulted in the 6 point decrease in the NCIBI Score and a one NCIBI Rating
Class decrease; all other metrics did not change between 2009 and 2014. 2004-2014 -- very diverse community with 31 species known from the site
including 11 species of cyprinids, 6 species each of suckers and darters, and 3 Intolerant Species (Chainback Darter, Roanoke Logperch, and Roanoke
Darter); dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014, the other imperiled species known from this site
was the Endangered Roanoke Logperch which was collected in 2009. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent
long-term change in the water quality or fish community since 2004; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts
from changing landuse in the watershed is recommended.
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (104, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (1), Bluegill ledSignificantlyRare - Roanoke Hog
Species 40%) Species (3) Species in Sucker (9)
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
BIG CR
SR 1471
NF2
05/04/15
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
STOKES
03010103
36.472466
-80.348649
890
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (miz)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
32.7
1 10
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
76
0
no data
23
no data
0
0
0
2001
61
6
0
26
5
0
0
0
2006
60
6
0
26
7
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
15.3
13.7
14.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.6
13.0
10.5
Specific Conductance (µS/cm)
47
52
47
pH (s.u.)
6.2
6.0
7.2
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
8
Riffle Habitat (16)
4
Bank Erosion (7)
1
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
57
Water Clarity IVery slightly turbid
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/04/15
2015-26
19
44
Good -Fair
04/22/14
2014-10
13
36
Fair
05/13/09
2009-33
19
42
Good -Fair
04/20/04
2004-10
17
48
Good
Data
Watershed -- drains eastern Surry and northwestern Stokes counties; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River.
Habitat -- sand, cobble, and boulder substrate; wide channel; sandy runs; easily eroded steep banks; gravel, stick, and (rare) cobble riffles. Water Quality -
specific conductance stable since 2004 and relatively low for a watershed that is — 30% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 73% between
2009 and 2014 (888 vs. 240, especially for Bluehead Cub, Redlip Shiner, and Crescent Shiner); skewed trophic structure due to the dominance by the
omnivorous Bluehead Chub (indicative of nonpoint nutrient enrichment); loss of species and lower than expected percentage of species with multiple age
classes along with the skewed trophic structure resulted in the decline in the NCIBI Score and NCIBI Rating in 2014. 2004-2014 -- 22 species known from
the site, including 4 species each of darters and suckers; dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014;
other imperiled species known from this site was the Riverweed Darter (collected in 2004); no trout have ever collected from this stream although it is
supplementally classified as Trout Waters. Recommendation -- based upon the fish community data collected, the biological integrity appears to have
declined since 2004. However, consider re -sampling in 2015 to verify its 2014 rating and possibly preventing its placement on the impaired stream's list.
Until verified, community should be considered Not Rated; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from
changing Ianduse in the watershed. Note: the fish community was re -sampled in 2015 and was rated Good -Fair; 525 fish were collected of which the
dominant species was the Bluehead Chub (51%); there was evidence of recent high water; severe bank sloughing was observed; and the specific
conductance was 53 µS/cm.
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (146, Non -indigenous Imperiled Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
Species 61%) Species None Species in 2014 Sucker (5)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
BUFFALO CR
NC 135 (US 311)
NF13
05/28/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.472351
-79.806767
515
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (miZ)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Triassic Basins
21.1
1 10
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
79
4
no data
16
no data
0
0
0
2001
61
8
1
23
6
0
0
0
2006
63
8
1
21
7
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
---
---
2014
Temperature (°C)
---
---
19.6
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
---
---
9.7
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
---
---
84
pH (s.u.)
7.1
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
4
Instream Habitat (20)
16
Bottom Substrate (15)
10
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
14
Bank Erosion (7)
7
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
7
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
80
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid, but became very turbid when walking in the channel
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/28/14
2014-25
20
44
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
This is the first fish community sample collected at this site. Watershed -- drains northwest Rockingham County, no municipalities in the watershed; two
small NPDES dischargers (NC0060623 and NC0085189, total QW = 0.043 MGD) located between 2.5 and 3 miles upstream in the watershed; tributary to the
Dan River, site is -- 1.3 miles upstream from the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- although within the Triassic Basin, the substrates were
Carolina Slate Belt -like with bedrock shelves, cobble, and gravel; thick growths of Podostemum on the bedrock shelves and in the riffles in the sun -lit areas;
shallow, cobble riffles; fairly straight channel; low flow. Water Quality -- specific conductance typical of a watershed that is — 20% in agriculture. 2014 --
most abundant community of any site in the basin (n=668); 20 species known from the site including 8 species of cyprinids and 5 species of darters, but only
1 species of sucker and only 2 Intolerant Species (Riverweed Darter and Roanoke Darter); abundance of Omnivores+Herbivores (56%, Bluehead Chub and
Central Stoneroller) skewed the trophic structure and were indicative of nonpoint nutrient runoff. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, the
stream is supporting its intended uses; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the
watershed is recommended.
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (354, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (1), Bluegill Imperiled Special Concern - Riverweed Darter
Species 53%) Species (3) Species in (1); Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
2014 Sucker(8)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
CANE CR
SR 1527
NF21
05/14/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
CASW ELL
03010104
36.540695
-79.263074
360
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
19.6
1 6
0.3
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
58
8
no data
32
no data
1
1
1
2001
50
12
3
28
7
1
0
0
2006
49
12
4
28
10
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
1994
2004
2014
Temperature (°C)
13.4
24.8
19.7
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.6
6.9
8.1
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
120
128
94
pH (s.u.)
6.3
7.1
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
10
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
5
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
3
Right Riparian Score (5)
3
Total Habitat Score (100)
51
Water Clarity I Slightly turbid, but easily silted
Site Photograph
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Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/14/14
2014-22
18
40
Good -Fair
05/25/04
2004-58
24
46
Good
10/05/94
94-44
26
46
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- almost the entire watershed lies within southeastern Pittsylvania County, Virginia, including the City of Danville's airport and the US 58/360
corridor; tributary to the Dan River, site is -- 0.8 mile upstream from the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- sand and bedrock substrates; shallow;
eroding banks; side snags; large coarse woody debris in mid -channel; one embedded cobble riffle at beginning of the reach; sand and gravel bars. Water
Quality -- specific conductance decreased since 2004, elevated, but within the norm for a watershed that is - 40% in agriculture and developed. 2014 -- 6
point decline in the NCIBI Score and an one class NCIBI Rating decline was caused by the loss of fish and one species of sunfish (Warmouth), and a very
skewed trophic structure (59% Omnivores+Herbivores, due to the abundance of Bluehead Chub which is an indicator of nonpoint source nutrient runoff);
lower than expected score for the Percentage of Species with Multiple age Classes (44% which is often due to the affects of high flows and/or droughts).
1994-2014 -- very diverse community for a stream of its size with 31 species known from the site including 12 species of cyprinids, 4 species of suckers, 3
species of darters, and 1 Intolerant Species (Roanoke Darter); dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; no imperiled species known to inhabit the creek.
Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been a slight decline in the biological integrity of the fish community during the past 10
years; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to determine if the decline is persistent and to document any potential impacts from changing
landuse in the watershed is recommended.
Most Abundant p Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (7), Bluegill Imperiled
Species Bluehead Chub (89, 57 /o) Species (7) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
CASCADE CR
NC 770
NF34
05/28/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.531817
-79.650173
475
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream DepthE::::: (m)
Triassic Basins
34.4
1 11
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
81
0
no data
17
no data
0
0
1
2001
69
3
0
20
7
0
0
0
2006
70
3
0
19
8
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
---
---
2014
Temperature (°C)
---
---
22.7
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
---
---
9.9
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
---
---
107
pH (s.u.)
--
--
7.8
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
4
Instream Habitat (20)
14
Bottom Substrate (15)
10
Pool Variety (10)
4
Riffle Habitat (16)
16
Bank Erosion (7)
6
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
3
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
76
Water Clarity IVery slightly turbid, but easily silted
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/28/14
2014-26
20
52
Good
Data Analysis
This is the first fish community sample collected at this site. Watershed -- almost the entire watershed is in Virginia; drains the southwest corner of
Pittsylvania County and a very small portion of northeastern Rockingham County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; site is - 0.9 mile
upstream from the creek's confluence with the Dan River. Habitat -- although within the Triassic Basin, the substrates were Carolina Slate Belt -like with
cobble, bedrock, boulder, and gravel; bedrock shelves, riffles, and chutes; straight channel; wide forested riparian zone along the right bank. Landuse --
lowest percentage of its watershed developed than any other fish community site sampled in 2014. Water Quality -- dissolved oxygen and pH elevated due
to late afternoon photosynthesis and warm water temperature; specific conductance elevated, but within the norm for a watershed that is - 20% in agriculture.
2014 -- abundant and diverse community with 20 species known from the site, including 8 species of cyprinids and 4 species of darters, but only 1 species of
sucker, 1 Intolerant Species (Roanoke Darter), and no piscivores; all other 9 metrics were scored a '5" (i.e., a maximum score for each metric that would be
found at regional reference sites). Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, the stream is supporting its intended uses; continued basinwide
assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed is recommended. Note: in May 2009, a fish kill
occurred in Cascade Creek approximately 3.1 to 4.1 miles upstream in Virginia between VA 621 and VA 622 as a result of the illegal dumping of waste yeast
sludge into the creek. At least 10,000 fish were killed, including two federally endangered Roanoke Logperch. Later that summer, NCWRC staff surveyed
the stream in North Carolina collecting - 25 species of fish, but no Roanoke Logperch. In April 2012, NCWRC staff, with assistance from NC DOT staff, re-
surveyed the stream in North Carolina again collecting - 25 species, including one Roanoke Logperch.
Imperiled
Most Abundant Fantail Darter (69, 25%) Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (5), Bluegill Species in Significantly Rare -Roanoke Hog
Species Species (4) 2014 Sucker(1)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
COUNTRY LINE CR
SR 1780
NF38
05/13/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
CAS W E LL
03010104
36.403388
-79.299099
410
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (miZ)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
100.0
13
0.5
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
85
1
no data
13
no data
0
1
0
2001
70
3
0
16
7
1
1
0
2006
69
3
0
17
10
1
1
0
Water Quality Parameters
---
---
2014
Temperature (°C)
---
---
23.0
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
---
---
6.8
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
---
---
97
pH (s.u.)
7.0
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
4
Instream Habitat (20)
11
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
9
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
4
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
6
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
56
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/13/14
2014-20
19
40
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
This is the first fish community sample collected at this site. Watershed -- drains central Caswell County, including a portion of the Town of Yanceyville; one
NPDES discharger (NC0040011, Yanceyville WWTP, QW = 0.6 MGD) located -- 3.7 miles upstream; site is — 6 miles downstream from Farmer Lake; adjacent
to the NCWRC Caswell Gamelands; tributary to the Dan River. Habitat -- sand substrate; primarily sandy runs with side snags; lots of submerged coarse
woody debris along the margins and in the mid -channel; undercuts; stick riffles. Water Quality -- slightly elevated specific conductance due to the upstream
WWTP discharge and due to the fact that — 15% of its watershed is in agriculture. 2014 -- greatest Percentage of Tolerant Fish of any site in the basin (59%,
Redbreast Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Satinfin Shiner, Yellow Bullhead, and Flat Bullhead); slightly skewed trophic structure with two few Omnivores+Herbivores
(8%); total number of fish and several diversity metrics (sunfish, suckers, intolerant species) were slightly lower than expected; 19 species known from this
site including 5 species of cyprinids, 4 species of darters, and 2 species of suckers. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, the stream
appears to be supporting its intended uses; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in
the watershed is recommended.
Most Abundant Redbreast Sunfish (61, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (10), Bluegill Imperiled
Species 39%) Species (1) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
DEEP CR
US 158
NF45
06/12/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
HALI FAX
03010106
36.451475
-77.782253
145
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Outer Piedmont
23.5
1 7
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
77
1
no data
8
no data
5
0
10
2001
68
6
1
12
9
5
0
0
2006
68
6
1
12
9
5
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2009
2010
2014
Temperature (°C)
20.4
25.7
22.4
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
6.3
5.9
7.0
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
89
89
80
pH (s.u.)
6.6
6.4
7.0
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
14
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
10
Riffle Habitat (16)
5
Bank Erosion (7)
1
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
10
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
64
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid/tannic
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/12/14
2014-46
16
44
Good -Fair
06/16/10
2010-50
22
48
Good
05/27/09
2009-48
18
38
Fair
05/26/04
2004-59
28
46
Good
09/21/94
94-39
21
50
Good
Data An
Watershed -- drains north -central Halifax County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to Roanoke Rapids Lake, site is — 1.4
miles upstream from the reservoir. Habitat -- sand, gravel, cobble, and boulder substrates; evidence of very high water from May 2014 flash floods, severe
bank erosion; several coarse woody debris log jams, many of which have been there since the last basinwide cycle; wide riparian zones providing dense
shade over the stream; one cobble along with a couple of stick and gravel riffles. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004 (86 µS/cm in
2004), slightly elevated but within the norm for a watershed that is — 15% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 34% between 2010 and 2014
(262 vs. 173, especially Redbreast Sunfish); a four point decline in the NCIBI Score and a one class decrease in the NCIBI Rating resulted from the capture
of fewer fish, the loss of one species of sucker (V-lip Redhorse), and a slight increase in the Percentage of Omnivores+Herbivores (from 35% to 46% due to
the abundance of Spottail Shiner, Eastern Silvery Minnow, Bluehead Chub, Brown Bullhead, and White Catfish); two American Eel shocked, netted,
measured (220 and 330 mm TL), and released as part of an ongoing Dominion Power re -introduction project upstream from the dam, only site in the basin
from which the species was collected in 2014. 1994-2014 -- the second most speciose site in the basin with 33 species including 9 species of sunfish, 8
species of cyprinids, 5 species of catfish, 3 species of suckers, 2 species of darters, but no Intolerant Species; dominant species is the Redbreast Sunfish
and Spottail Shiner; no imperiled species known from this site; community has generally rated Good, except in 2009 when it rated Fair due to lingering affects
from the 2008 drought and in 2014 when it rated Good -Fair due to recent high water events; a transition fish community between the Northern Outer
Piedmont and the Rolling Coastal Plain. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent, long-term change in the water
quality or fish community since 1994; community is strongly influence by flow extremes brought about by droughts and flash floods and close proximity to the
reservoir, continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Most Abundant o Non -indigenous Imperiled
Species Spottail Shiner (63, 36 /o) Species Bluegill (32) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
ELK CR
SR 1433
NF4
04/21/14
Excellent
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
STOKES
03010103
36.524057
-80.307261
890
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
8.6
6
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
83
0
no data
17
no data
0
0
0
2001
73
4
0
18
4
0
0
0
2006
73
4
0
18
5
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
20.5
15.3
14.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.7
9.2
10.7
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
41
48
41
pH (s.u.)
6.5
6.3
7.4
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
14
Bottom Substrate (15)
8
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
16
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
2
Light Penetration (10)
2
Left Riparian Score (5)
0
Right Riparian Score (5)
3
Total Habitat Score (100)
58
Water Clarity IClear
Site Photograph
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Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/21 /14
2014-06
20
56
Excellent
05/11 /09
2009-29
18
52
Good
04/20/04
2004-13
21
44
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
Watershed -- primarily drains southern Patrick County, VA and a very small portion of northwestern Stokes County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers
in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is •- 0.8 miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- bedrock, boulder, cobble, gravel,
and sand substrates; riparian zones degraded (mowed and burned); minimal canopy over the creek; bedrock and boulder shelves; swift plunges, riffles, and
chutes; slick periphyton-covered rocks. Water Quality -- lowest specific conductance of any fish community site in the basin in 2014, stable since 2004 and
low for a watershed that is -• 20% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 46% between 2009 and 2014 (588 vs. 318, especially for Bluehead
Chub, Crescent Shiner, and White Shiner); only metric not scoring a "Y was the Number of Sunfish metric ("1", only one species of sunfish, Redbreast
Sunfish has ever been collected at this site); a balanced trophic structure accounted for the 4 point increase in the NCIBI Score and a one NCIBI Rating
Class increase between 2009 and 2014; highest NCIBI Score and NCIBI Rating of any site in the basin. 2004-2014 -- very abundant and diverse community
for the size of the stream, 25 species known from the site, including 5 species each of darters and suckers and 4 Intolerant Species (Cutlip Minnow,
Smallmouth Bass, Riverweed Darter, and Roanoke Darter); gradual improvement in the trophic metrics since 2004; dominant species is the Bluehead Chub;
imperiled species known from this site include Roanoke Hog Sucker (Significantly Rare, collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014), Riverweed Darter (Special
Concern, collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014), Cutlip Minnow (Special Concern, collected in 2004); since assessments began in 2004, no trout have ever
collected from this stream although it is supplementally classified as Trout Waters. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected and despite the
altered riparian zones in the lower reaches, there has been an increase in the biological integrity of the stream since 2004; continued basinwide assessment
of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing Ianduse in the watershed.
Most Abundant Non -indigenous Imperiled Special Concern -- Riverweed Darter
Species
Bluehead Chub (90, 28%) Species Smallmouth Bass (5) Species in (1); Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
2014 Sucker(17)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
GRASSY CR
SR 1300
NF33
06/10/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
GRANVILLE
03010102
36.472456
-78.664216
340
Yes
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Carolina Slate Belt
20.6
13
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
81
0
no data
18
no data
0
0
0
2001
70
3
0
17
7
1
0
0
2006
69
3
0
17
10
1
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
1999
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
22.0
20.4
20.7
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
4.0
4.3
4.4
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
122
104
100
pH (s.u.)
6.8
6.4
6.6
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
5
Pool Variety (10)
10
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
3
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
10
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
64
Water Clarity I Slightly turbid, but easily silted
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/10/14
2014-39
19
46
Good
05/26/09
2009-47
16
46
Good
06/09/99
99-43
15
46
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains central Granville County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to Kerr Reservoir, site is — 10 miles
upstream from the creek's confluence with the reservoir. Habitats -- sand, gravel, boulders, bedrock, clay, and silt substrates; wide and forested riparian
zones; occasional snag undercuts; pools and runs were all slow moving; Justicia at the bridge; one narrow and shallow riffle was within the reach. Water
Quality -- dissolved oxygen, measured early in the morning, was only at 49% saturation; specific conductance stable since 2004, elevated but within the
norm for a watershed that is — 15% in agriculture. 2014 -- lower than expected metric scores for fish abundance (only 136 fish collected), diversity of darters,
suckers, and Intolerant Species, and a greater than expected Percentage of Tolerant Fish (38%, Redbreast Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Golden Shiner, Creek
Chub, and Flat Bullhead). 1999-2014 -- 23 species known from the site including 3 species of darters, 2 species of suckers, but no Intolerant Species;
dominant species are Redbreast Sunfish and Bluehead Chub; Carolina Darter, a Special Concern Species, was collected in 2009 and 2014, no other
imperiled species known to inhabit the creek; trophic metrics stable; despite its low fish abundance during the last two monitoring cycles, the community has
consistently rated Good since 1999. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no change in the water quality or fish community
since 1999; continued basinwide assessment of this regional reference site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the
watershed is recommended.
Most Abundant Redbreast Sunfish (35, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (11), Bluegill Imperiled
Species in Special Concern -Carolina Darter (7)
Species 26%) Species (21)
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
HOGANS CR
NC 704
NF11
04/24/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.381659
-79.907682
600
Yes
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Triassic Basins
23.0
1 9
1 0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
69
2
no data
27
no data
2
0
0
2001
50
7
1
34
4
2
0
0
2006
50
7
1
33
7
2
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
18.8
16.0
11.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.4
9.1
11.1
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
56
62
61
pH (s.u.)
7.0
6.3
7.3
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
18
Bottom Substrate (15)
12
Pool Variety (10)
9
Riffle Habitat (16)
16
Bank Erosion (7)
6
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
10
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
92
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid
ane rnoiograpn
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Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/24/14
2014-16
22
50
Good
05/14/09
2009-37
24
54
Excellent
04/22/04
2004-19
17
48
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains southwest Rockingham County; no municipalities, but three small NPDES facilities for mobile home parks within the creek's watershed
(total Qw = 0.0926 MGD); tributary to the Dan River, site is — 1.1 miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitat -- highest scoring of
instream and riparian habitats of any fish community site in the basin; silt and diatom covered slick cobble and boulder substrates; Carolina Slate Belt -type
stream, same habitats as in 2009 with one area of severe bank erosion along the left bank. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004 and low
for a watershed that is — 35% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 45% between 2009 and 2014 (660 vs 366, especially for Redlip Shiner);
loss of one species of sunfish (Pumpkinseed) and a decrease in the Percentage of Species with Multiple age Classes (from 63% to 45% and usually due to
the affects of high flows and/or droughts) resulted in a 4 point decrease in the NCIBI Score and a one class decrease in the NCIBI Rating, however, no
significant change. 2004-2014 -- diverse community with 27 species known from the site including 6 species of suckers, 5 species of darters, and 2 Intolerant
Species (Riverweed Darter and Roanoke Darter); dominant species is the Redlip Shiner; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014; other
imperiled species known from this site was the Special Concern Riverweed Darter (collected in 2009); since 2004, the fish community has been rated Good
or Excellent. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent, long-term change in the water quality or fish community
since 2004; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed is
recommended.
Most Abundant Margined Madtom 97, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish 1 , Blue ill Imperiled Significantly Rare -Roanoke Ho
Species 27%) Species (3) Species in Sucker (4)
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2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
HOGANS CR
SR 1330
NF15
05/13/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
CASW ELL
03010104
36.490370
-79.404110
410
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
92.6
10
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
80
4
no data
14
no data
2
0
0
2001
64
7
1
18
6
3
0
0
2006
64
7
1
18
8
3
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
22.6
20.8
19.4
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
6.7
7.3
8.0
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
111
118
100
pH (s.u.)
6.4
6.7
6.9
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
10
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
5
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
4
Total Habitat Score (100)
55
Water Clarity ITurbid
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/13/14
2014-18
19
50
Good
07/06/09
2009-81
18
40
Good -Fair
05/25/04
2004-56
20
52
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains eastern Rockingham and northwestern Caswell counties, including a portion of the Town of Reidsville; one small NPDES facility located
in the headwaters (NC 0077135, total QW = 0.022 MGD); tributary to the Dan River. Habitats -- sand, cobble, and bedrock substrate; snags and coarse
woody debris, few undercuts; one cobble and bedrock riffle; log chutes and stick riffles; greater flows than in 2009. Water Quality -- specific conductance
stable since 2004, elevated but within the norm for a watershed that is — 20% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 46% between 2009 and
2014 (336 vs. 182, especially for Redlip Shiner, Satinfin Shiner, White Shiner, and Crescent Shiner); despite the loss of fish, there was a 10 point increase in
the NCIBI Score and a one class increase in the NCIBI Rating resulting from the collection of another species of sunfish (Green Sunfish) and a slightly more
balanced trophic structure (10% Omnivores+Herbivores, 87% Insectivores, and 2.2% Piscivores) similar as in 2004. 2004-2014 -- diverse community with 27
species known from the site including 6 species of darters, 3 species each of suckers and Intolerant Species (Chainback Darter, Riverweed Darter, and
Roanoke Darter); dominant species is the Swallowtail Shiner; imperiled species known from this site was the Special Concern Riverweed Darter (collected in
2009). Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been an increase in the biological integrity of the fish community since the last
monitoring cycle; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed is
recommended.
Most Abundant Swallowtail Shiner (57, Non -indigenous Channel Catfish (1), Green Imperiled
None
Species 31%) Species Sunfish (1), Bluegill (13) Species in
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
ISLAND CR
SR 1445
NF22
06/11/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
GRANVILLE
03010102
36.495174
-78.504009
290
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi2)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Carolina Slate Belt
33.1
11
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
76
1
no data
20
no data
2
0
1
2001
62
4
0
19
12
2
0
1
2006
62
4
0
19
12
2
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2009
2010
2014
Temperature (°C)
20.6
24.4
21.7
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
5.5
5.7
5.0
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
102
96
100
pH (s.u.)
6.4
6.0
6.6
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
10
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
4
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
2
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
58
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/11 /14
2014-42
18
50
Good
06/16/10
2010-49
19
46
Good
05/27/09
2009-49
20
44
Good -Fair
06/09/99
99-44
24
54
Excellent
06/02/94
94-25
24
50
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains northeastern Granville and northwestern Vance counties; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to Island
Creek and Kerr reservoirs, site is — 7 miles upstream from the creek's confluence with Island Creek Reservoir. Habitats -- cobble, gravel, sand, silt, and clay
substrates; evidence of very high water - well into the flood plain with flood damage in the riparian zones; deep snag pool along the left bank; coarse woody
debris including large logs; some cobble riffles and chutes. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 1994, ranging from 90 µS/cm in 1994 to 106
µS/cm in 1999, elevated but within the norm for a watershed that is — 20% in agriculture. 2014 -- a four point increase in the NCIBI Score but no change in
the NCIBI Rating resulted from an increase in the number of fish collected (from 126 in 2010 to 196 in 2014) and a slight increase in the Percentage of
Omnivores+Herbivores (from 8% to 11 %). 1994-2014 -- diverse community with 31 species known from the site including 9 species of cyprinids, 8 species of
sunfish, 4 species each of suckers and catfish, 3 species of darters, but no Intolerant Species; dominant species was the Crescent Shiner in 1994 and 1999,
but since then it has been the Johnny Darter (2009), Fantail Darter (2010), and Bluegill (2014); imperiled species known from this site was the Special
Concern Carolina Darter (collected in 1999, 2009, and 2010). Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent long-
term change change in the water quality or fish community since 1994; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential
impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Most Abundant Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (11), Bluegill Imperiled
Bluegill (70, 36o ) Species in None
Species Species (70) 2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
JACOBS CR
NC 704
NF12
04/24/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.379581
-79.876149
565
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth
Northern Inner Piedmont
36.2
10
0.4
n
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
79
0
no data
20
no data
0
0
0
2001
62
5
1
26
5
0
0
0
2006
62
5
1
25
8
1
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
20.7
11.6
12.2
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
8.8
9.5
10.5
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
70
76
74
pH (s.u.)
7.1
6.1
7.1
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
10
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
10
Riffle Habitat (16)
1
Bank Erosion (7)
0
Bank Vegetation (7)
5
Light Penetration (10)
3
Left Riparian Score (5)
2
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
44
Water Clarity IVery slightly turbid
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/24/14
2014-17
17
44
Good -Fair
05/20/09
2009-39
22
50
Good
04/22/04
2004-20
19
50
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains southwestern Rockingham County; no municipalities, but two small NPDES facilities (NC0086665 and NC0037001, total QN, = 0.01
MGD) within the creek's watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is — 1.6 miles above the creek's confluence with the river. Habitat -- lowest scoring of
instream and riparian habitats of any fish community site in the basin; sand and bedrock substrate; large coarse woody debris snags; deep blow-out pools
and banks; blow -outs along both banks; severe bank erosion, one of the worst sites for soil erosion in the basin. Water Quality -- specific conductance
stable since 2004 and within the norm for a watershed that is — 25% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 77% between 2009 and 2014 (459
vs. 105, especially for Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner, and Crescent Shiner); 6 point decline in the NCIBI Score and an one class NCIBI Rating decline was
caused by the loss of fish, the loss of several species of darters (Johnny Darter, Roanoke Darter, and Chainback Darter), and the loss of Intolerant Species
(Roanoke Darter and Chainback Darter); creek continues to support populations of several species of large -bodied suckers (White Sucker, Northern Hog
Sucker, Golden Redhorse, and V-lip Redhorse). 2004-2014 -- diverse community with 27 species known from the site including 5 species each of suckers
and darters, and 2 Intolerant Species (Chainback Darter and Roanoke Darter); dominant species is Bluehead Chub and Redlip Shiner; trophic metrics stable
since 2004; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, 2014, no other imperiled species known to inhabit the creek. Recommendation -- based upon all
the data collected, there has been a slight change (decline) in the biological integrity of the fish community since the last monitoring cycle; continued
basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed is recommended. Note: this
watershed would be a good candidate for sediment source reduction, erosion BMPs, bank restoration, and other stream restoration activities by responsible
property owners and local and state soil conservation agencies.
Bluehead Chub (18, Imperiled
Most Abundant 17%), Redbreast Sunfish Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (1), Bluegill Species in Significantly Rare -Roanoke Hog
Species (16, 15%) Species (4) 2014 Sucker

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
JOHNSON CR
SR 1440
NF36
06/10/14
Not Rated
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
GRANVILLE
03010102
36.532364
-78.658336
325
Yes
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Carolina Slate Belt
17.6
8
0.2
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
68
0
no data
28
no data
2
1
0
2001
52
4
0
28
7
2
1
0
2006
54
4
0
27
9
2
1
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
16.8
19.7
20.3
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.7
5.6
5.4
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
129
127
123
pH (s.u.)
6.7
6.3
6.6
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
16
Bottom Substrate (15)
11
Pool Variety (10)
8
Riffle Habitat (16)
14
Bank Erosion (7)
4
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
10
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
Total Habitat Score (100)
E84]
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid, but easily silted
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/10/14
2014-40
12
--- (30)
Not Rated (Poor)
05/26/09
2009-46
13
44
Good -Fair
04/28/04
2004-26
13
44
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains the extreme north -central part of Granville County and a small portion of southeast Mecklenburg County, Virginia; no municipalities or
NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to Kerr Reservoir, site is — 3 miles upstream from the creek's confluence with the reservoir. Habitats --
cobble, gravel, sand, and clay substrates; wide riparian zones; shallow cobble riffles; clay banks; riffles nearly dry; some Justicia in the riffles; very low flow.
Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, elevated but within the norm for a watershed that is — 30% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number offish
declined by 46% between 2009 and 2014 and by 63% since 2004 (339 vs. 232 vs 126, especially Fantail Darter); a 14 point decline in the NCIBI Score and
two class decrease in the NCIBI Rating resulted from the loss of fish and several key species (Creek Chubsucker, Redbreast Sunfish, Warmouth and
Carolina Darter), a skewed trophic structure (38% Omnivores+Herbivores, 62% Insectivores and 0% Piscivores, due to the abundance of Bluehead Chub and
Golden Shiner), and a lower than expected Percentage of Species with Multiple age Classes (42%) which is often due to the affects of high flows and/or
droughts; community is Not Rated due to the affects of the flow extremes; if rated the community would rate Poor, NCIBI = 30. 2004-2014 -- diverse
community for a stream of its size with 21 species known from the site including 3 species of darters, 1 species of sucker, but no Intolerant Species; dominant
species is the Fantail Darter; only known imperiled species collected from this site was the Special Concern Species Carolina Darter (collected in 2009);
Redbreast Sunfish has not been collected since 2004 (only 2 collected then) and has been displaced by Green Sunfish, a tolerant nonindigenous species that
can outcompete other sunfish in Carolina Slate Belt streams; typical of many streams in the Carolina Slate Belt ecoregion, the fish community is subjected to
extremely variable flows (very high flows followed by very low flows or vice versa). Recommendation -- as a marginal fish community regional reference site,
the fish community in this small stream has never been accurately rated with the NCIBI. The community is negatively affected by the flow extremes and
limited avenues for colonization due to the downstream reservoir. Because of these factors, this site should probably be discontinued as a long-term basin
monitoring site.
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (38, 30%) Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (22), Bluegill Imperiled
Species Fantail Darter (35, 28%) Species (14) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
MARLOWE CR
SR 1322
NF27
05/14/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
PERSON
03010104
36.482967
-78.979381
370
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
17.4
110
1 0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile)
NPDES Number
Volume (MGD)
City of Roxboro's WWTP
NCO021024
5
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
62
24
no data
12
no data
1
0
1
2001
57
20
6
15
5
2
0
0
2006
57
20
6
15
6
2
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
1994
2004
2014
Temperature (°C)
23.0
12.4
21.8
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.5
9.6
9.4
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
332
220
215
pH (s.u.)
7.4
6.6
7.4
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
5
Bank Erosion (7)
3
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
5
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
3
Total Habitat Score (100)
53
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid, built easily silted
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/14/14
2014-23
14
40
Good -Fair
04/28/04
2004-24
21
42
Good -Fair
09/07/94
94-36
15
40
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains north -central Person County including the City of Roxboro; site is — 4.4 miles downstream from the City of Roxboro's WWTP and — 3.6
miles upstream from the creek's confluence with the Dan River. Habitats -- loose sand and unconsolidated grave substrates; evidence of very high water
(debris line in the floodplain); hydrologically flashy; abundant periphyton; sand and gravel bars; tires in the channel; shallow gravel and cobble riffles;
entrenched with bank blowouts; coarse woody debris and deadfalls; side snags. Water Quality -- 2"d greatest specific conductance of any fish community
site in the basin in 2014, stable since 2004 although it is elevated, and reflective of the discharge from the upstream WWTP and the nonpoint source runoff
from a watershed that is — 20% developed and 15% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 90% between 2004 and 2014 (1027 vs. 119,
especially Bluehead Chub, Crescent Shiner, Swallowtail Shiner, Mountain Redbelly Dace, Satinfin Shiner, and Redbreast Sunfish), however, the loss offish
and several key species (White Sucker, Creek Chubsucker, Golden Redhorse, and Redear Sunfish) was offset by a more balance trophic structure (17%
Omnivores+Herbivores, 82% Insectivores, and 1% Piscivores) resulting in only a 2 point decline in the NCIBI Score, but no NCIBI Rating change. 1994-2014
-- diverse community with 25 species known from the site including 3 species of suckers, 2 species of darters, and 0 Intolerant Species; dominant species is
Bluehead Chub; no imperiled species known to inhabit the creek. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no change in the
water quality or fish community since 1994; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in
the watershed.
Most Abundant o Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (2), Bluegill Imperiled
Species Fantail Darter (27, 26 /o) Species (2) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
MATRIMONY CR
NC 770
NF17
05/28/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.483471
-79.785870
510
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (miZ)
Stream Width (m)
Stream DepthE::::: (m)
Triassic Basins
25.5
1 7
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
80
9
no data
10
no data
0
0
1
2001
64
12
2
16
7
0
0
0
2006
66
12
2
13
8
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
---
2004
2014
Temperature (°C)
---
16.2
18.6
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
---
9.2
9.2
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
---
70
75
pH (s.u.)
--
6.1
6.9
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
14
Bottom Substrate (15)
6
Pool Variety (10)
4
Riffle Habitat (16)
14
Bank Erosion (7)
6
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
9
Left Riparian Score (5)
4
Right Riparian Score (5)
4
Total Habitat Score (100)
72
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/28/14
2014-24
21
52
Good
04/23/04
2004-21
22
52
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains southern Henry County in VA and north -central Rockingham County, including the western portion of the Town of Eden; no NPDES
permitted dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is — 1 mile upstream from the creek's confluence with the Dan River. Habitats --
cobble, gravel, and sand substrates; uniform depth; straight channel; some tires in the stream; embedded riffles; infrequent and shallow pools. Water
Quality -- specific conductance typical of a watershed that is — 25% in agriculture and developed, no change since 2004. 2014 -- the number of fish collected
declined by 53% between 2009 and 2014 (666 vs. 311), but still a diverse and abundant fish community; only metrics not scoring a "5" were the number of
Intolerant Species (" 3" ), Percentage of Piscivores (absent, "'I"), and Percentage of Species with Multiple Age Groups (" 3" ). 2004 & 2014 -- diverse
community with 26 species known from the site, including 6 species each of suckers and darters; the other imperiled species collected from this site was the
Riverweed Darter (2004); dominant species include Bluehead Chub and Fantail Darter; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004 and 2009; other imperiled
species known from the site is the Special Concern Species Riverweed Darter (2004); no appreciable change in the metrics, NCIBI Score or NCIBI Rating.
Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no change in the water quality or fish community since 2004; continued basinwide
assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (100, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (4), Bluegill Imperiled Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
Species 32%) Species (6) Species in Sucker (6)
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
MOON CR
SR 1511
NF24
05/13/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
CASWELL
03010104
36.507708
-79.335267
370
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (miZ)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
47.2
10
0.3
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
74
1
no data
23
no data
2
0
0
2001
60
5
0
23
9
2
0
0
2006
58
5
0
24
11
2
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
17.5
15.0
19.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
8.2
8.4
8.3
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
89
97
88
pH (s.u.)
7.2
6.5
7.0
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
10
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
4
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
4
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
3
Right Riparian Score (5)
3
Total Habitat Score (100)
49
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/13/14
2014-19
18
44
Good -Fair
05/21/09
2009-42
20
52
Good
04/30/04
2004-32
16
46
Good
09/07/94
94-34
22
44
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains northwestern Caswell County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is — 2.2 miles
upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitat -- 2nd lowest scoring of instream and riparian habitats of any fish community site in the basin; sand
substrate; sandy runs; some coarse woody debris; stick riffles; greater flows than in 2009. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 1994 (91
µS/cm in 1994) and within the norm for a watershed that is — 25% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 83% between 2009 and 2014 (627 vs.
109, especially for Bluehead Chub, Swallowtail Shiner, White Shiner, Crescent Shiner, Eastern Silvery Minnow, Satinfin Shiner, and Speckled Killifish); 8
point decline in the NCIBI Score and an one class NCIBI Rating decline was caused by the loss of fish, the loss of several species of sunfish and darters
(Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Glassy Darter, and Roanoke Darter), and a decrease in the Percentage of Species with Multiple age Classes (from 65% to
39% and usually due to the affects of high flows and/or droughts). 1994-2014 -- diverse community with 32 species known from the site including 5 species
of suckers, 4 species of darters, and 2 Intolerant Species (Smallmouth Bass and Roanoke Darter); dominant species is the Crescent Shiner; no imperiled
species known to inhabit the creek; trophic metrics stable since 2004. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been a decline in
the biological integrity of the fish community during the past two monitoring cycles, but not a long-term change since 1994; continued basinwide assessment
of this site in 2019 to determine if the decline is persistent and to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed is recommended.
Redbreast Sunfish (23, Imperiled
Most Abundant o Non -indigenous Bluegill (8), Smallmouth
Species 21 /o), Bluehead Chub Species Bass (1) Species in None
(21, 19/0) 2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
N DOUBLE CR
SR 1504
NF5
04/22/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
STOKES
03010103
36.439964
-80.310871
790
Yes
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
12.4
18
0.3
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
86
0
no data
14
no data
0
0
0
2001
72
6
0
15
5
0
0
0
2006
72
6
0
14
8
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
16.4
15.0
14.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
11.0
10.2
10.7
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
49
52
54
pH (s.u.)
6.8
6.1
7.3
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
4
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
5
Bank Erosion (7)
5
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
9
Left Riparian Score (5)
2
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
59
Water Clarity IClear
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/22/14
2014-09
16
46
Good
05/12/09
2009-32
20
50
Good
04/20/04
2004-11
18
42
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains west -central Stokes County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is — 2.7 miles
upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- sand and gravels substrates with smooth bedrock outcrops; gravel riffles; shallow sandy runs
and pools; good riparian zone along the right bank, house on the left bank; boulder/bedrock and coarse woody debris snag pools; bank erosion not as severe
as at South Double Creek; total habitat score decreased by 14 points between 2009 and 2014 and threatens the site's qualification as a long-term regional
reference site. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, but within the norm for a watershed that is — 20% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number
of fish declined by 69% between 2009 and 2014 (811 vs. 253, especially for Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner, Crescent Shiner, White Shiner, Fantail Darter,
and Johnny Darter); slight shift in the trophic metrics (due to an abundance of the omnivorous Bluehead Chub an indicator of nonpoint nutrient enrichment)
and the loss of two species of suckers (White Sucker and Golden Redhorse) resulted in the 4 point decrease in the NCIBI Score, but no change in the NCIBI
Rating. 2004-2014 -- 22 species known from the site including 4 species of darters, 3 species of suckers, and 1 Intolerant Species (Roanoke Darter);
dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014; no other imperiled species known from this site.
Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no change in the water quality or fish community during the past two monitoring
cycles, but there has been a change in the instream and riparian habitat quality; continued basinwide assessment of this regional fish community reference
site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed and to determine if the decline in habitat scoring is persistent.
[2014
eriled
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (115, Non -indigenous Significantly Rare -Roanoke Hog
Species 45%) Species None cies in Sucker (1)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
NUTBUSH CR
SR 1317
NF28
06/11/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
VANCE
03010102
36.369048
-78.408169
320
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Outer Piedmont
6.1
6
0.3
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile)
NPDES Number
Volume (MGD)
Henderson WRF (Water Reclamation Facility)
NCO020559
6
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
45
45
no data
7
no data
1
0
1
2001
34
54
15
6
5
1
0
0
2006
34
54
15
6
5
1
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
1994
2004
2014
Temperature (°C)
14.0
14.6
21.8
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
8.3
10.6
7.1
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
567
467
511
pH (s.u.)
7.4
7.4
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
11
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
1
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
5
Light Penetration (10)
6
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
49
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid, but easily silted
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/11 /14
2014-43
12
42
Good -Fair
04/29/04
2004-28
13
38
Fair
10/04/94
94-42
12
44
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
Watershed - drains central Vance County, including the City of Henderson; site is ' 1.3 miles downstream from the wastewater treatment plant and -- 1.4
miles upstream from the creek's confluence with Kerr Reservoir. Landuse -- lowest percentage of its watershed in forest and greatest developed than any
other fish community sampled in 2014. Habitat -- 2nd lowest scoring of instream and riparian habitats of any fish community site in the basin (along with
Moon Creek); sand and gravel substrate, bedrock at the beginning of the reach; shallow, sandy runs, side snags and undercuts, Fissidens on the bedrock;
only riffles were at the bedrock shelves; riparian zones of Oriental Privet; urban debris in the channel and along the banks; low flow. Water Quality --
greatest specific conductance of any fish community site in the basin, always extremely elevated and stemming from the upstream WWTP discharge and the
nonpoint source runoff from the watershed which is — 55% developed; chlorine smell; Instream Waste Concentration is 90%. 2014 -- no change in the
number of fish collected between 2004 and 2014 (392 vs. 405); a 4 point increase in the NCIBI Score and a one rating class improvement was the result of
increased metric scores related to a more balanced trophic structure (20% Omnivores+Herbivores and 80% Insectivores) in 2014 than in 2004. 1994-2014 --
not a very diverse community for a stream of this size with only 15 species known from the site including just one species of darter and an absence of
suckers and Intolerant Species; number of species and other diversity metrics are consistently lower than expected; dominant species is the Swallowtail
Shiner and Spottail Shiner; no imperiled species known from the site. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent
long-term change in the water quality or fish community since 1994; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts
from changing Ianduse in the watershed or impacts from the expanded WWTP.
Most Abundant Swallowtail Shiner (204, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (3), Bluegill Imperiled
Species 50%) Species (17) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
PAWPAW CR
SR 1360
NF14
04/23/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.504509
-79.962494
750
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (miZ)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
7.6
1 7
0.3
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
92
0
no data
7
no data
0
0
0
2001
79
5
1
8
6
0
0
0
2006
77
5
1
8
9
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
14.6
14.4
14.3
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.1
9.2
10.8
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
53
57
55
pH (s.u.)
6.4
6.1
7.1
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
4
Instream Habitat (20)
16
Bottom Substrate (15)
8
Pool Variety (10)
4
Riffle Habitat (16)
14
Bank Erosion (7)
5
Bank Vegetation (7)
5
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
2
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
71
Water Clarity IClear, but easily silted
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/23/14
2014-13
19
50
Good
05/14/09
2009-36
21
52
Good
04/22/04
2004-17
18
44
Good -Fair
08/03/90
90-08
23
48
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains northwestern Rockingham County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Mayo River, site is — 0.6
miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- cobble, gravel, boulder, and sand substrates; same habitats as in 2009; shallow riffles
and runs; infrequent shallow pools; straight channel; an abundance of silts and periphyton and more than in 2009. Water Quality -- specific conductance
stable since 1990 (54 pS/cm) and relatively low for a watershed that is — 10% in agriculture. 2014 -- even thought the number of fish declined by 48%
between 2009 and 2014 (979 vs. 508, especially for Central Stoneroller, Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner, Fantail Darter, and Glassy Darter), the community
was still the 2"d most abundant of any site in the basin. 1990-2014 -- very abundant and diverse community for a stream of its size with 27 species known
from the site including 5 species of suckers, 4 species of darters, and 2 Intolerant Species (Bigeye Jumprock and Roanoke Darter); Piscivores extremely rare
because of the absence of deep pools; dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 1990, 2004, 2009, and 2014, other
imperiled species known from this site was the Threatened Bigeye Jumprock (collected in 1990); site has rated Good 3 out of 4 times since 1990.
Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent long-term change in the water quality or fish community since 1990;
continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Imperiled
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (107, Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (3), Bluegill Significantly Rare -Roanoke Hog
Species 21 %) Species (1) Species in 2014 Sucker (26)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
PETERS CR
SR 1497
NF6
04/22/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
STOKES
03010103
36.494131
-80.271037
830
Yes
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
26.6
1 12
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
85
0
no data
14
no data
0
0
0
2001
75
5
0
15
3
0
0
0
2006
76
5
0
15
5
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
15.5
12.5
13.0
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.5
11.2
9.9
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
49
57
52
pH (s.u.)
6.3
5.4
6.8
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
16
Bottom Substrate (15)
8
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
11
Bank Erosion (7)
4
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
2
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
71
Water Clarity IClear
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/22/14
2014-07
19
50
Good
05/12/09
2009-30
27
50
Good
04/21 /04
2004-14
24
54
Excellent
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains a portion of southern Patrick County, VA and north -central Stokes County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed;
tributary to the Dan River, site is — 1.9 miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- cobble, sand, and gravel substrates; same
habitats as in 2009; riffles at the beginning of the reach; sandy runs; bluff on the right; coarse woody debris snag pool at the bend; in the upper half of the
reach the channel was filled with sediment and the banks were eroding. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, low for a watershed that is
— 15% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 80% between 2009 and 2014 (725 vs. 143, especially for Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner,
Crescent Shiner, White Shiner Satinfin Shiner, Redbreast Sunfish, Fantail Darter, and Roanoke Darter); even though the number of species decreased by 8
and the number of fish collected declined decreasing the metric from "5" in 2009 to "1" in 2014, the Percentage of Piscivores increased from "1" to "5", and
there was no overall change in the NCIBI Score or NCIBI Rating. 2004-2014 -- except for in 2014, the fish community is abundant and very diverse; 30
species known from the site including 7 species of suckers, 6 species of darters, and 5 Intolerant Species (Bigeye Jumprock, Smallmouth Bass, Roanoke
Darter, Chainback Darter, and Riverweed Darter); dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014; other
imperiled species known from this site was the Special Concern Riverweed Darter (collected in 2004 and 2009) and Threatened Bigeye Jumprock (collected
in 2004); no trout have ever collected from this stream which is supplementally classified as Trout Waters. Recommendation -- based upon all the data
collected, there has been no substantial change in the water quality or fish community since 2004; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to
document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Imperiled
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (45, 31%) Non -indigenous Smallmouth Bass (2) Species in Significantly Rare Roanoke Hog
Species Species 2014 Sucker (8)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
RATTLESNAKE CR
SR 1523
NF26
05/05/15
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
CASW ELL
03010104
36.507918
-79.293074
350
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
24.5
1 5
0.2
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
69
2
no data
28
no data
0
0
0
2001
58
6
1
26
8
0
0
0
2006
58
6
1
26
10
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
23.4
15.1
18.7
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
7.3
8.8
8.6
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
129
120
128
pH (s.u.)
6.5
6.6
6.7
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
10
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
4
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
1
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
9
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
51
Water Clarity lClear, but easily silted
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/05/15
2015-29
19
44
Good -Fair
05/14/14
2014-21
16
34
Fair
05/21 /09
2009-43
21
46
Good
05/25/04
2004-57
19
48
Good
Data Analvsis
Watershed -- drains northwestern Caswell County with its headwaters arising in the Town of Yanceyville; no NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary
to the Dan River, site is — 0.2 miles upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- sand and smooth bedrock substrates; very shallow; low
flow; deep sediment/sand bars; coarse woody debris; entrenched with severe bank erosion, stick riffles and cobble -boulder -bedrock riffle; habitats are
impacted by very substantial nonpoint source erosion. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, elevated but within the norm for a watershed
that is — 25% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 88% between 2009 and 2014 (929 vs. 119, especially for Satinfin Shiner, Eastern Silvery
Minnow, Swallowtail Shiner, and Speckled Killifish); a 12 point decline in the NCIBI Score and two NCIBI Rating class decline because of an absence of
suckers, Intolerant Species, and Piscivores and only 38% of the species represented by multiple age classes (indicative of previous drought, high flows
conditions, or both), slightly skewed trophic structure due to the dominance by the omnivorous Bluehead Chub (indicative of nonpoint nutrient enrichment);
2nd lowest NCIBI Score and NCIBI Rating of any site in the basin. 2004-2014 -- a diverse community (related to site's close proximity to the river), the close
proximity to the river may influence the community (i.e., schooling species such as Eastern Silvery Minnow, Swallowtail Shiner, Rosefin Shiner, and Satinfin
Shiner migrating back and forth from the creek to the river); 28 species known from the site including 13 species of cyprinids, 3 species of darters, and 2
species of suckers; dominant species are Satinfin Shiner, Eastern Silvery Minnow, and Bluehead Chub; no imperiled species known from the site.
Recommendation -- based upon the fish community data collected, the biological integrity appears to have declined. However, consider re -sampling in 2015
to verify its 2014 rating and possibly preventing its placement on the impaired stream's list. Until verified, community should be considered Not Rated;
continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed. Note: the fish community
was re -sampled in 2015 and was rated Good -Fair; 355 fish were collected of which the dominant species was the Bluehead Chub (47%); one specimen of the
Roanoke Hog Sucker, a Significantly Rare Species, was collected for the first time from this site; the specific conductance was 131 pS/cm.
Most Abundant Non -indigenous Red Shiner (3), Green Imperiled
Species Bluehead Chub (41, 34%) Species Sunfish (24), Bluegill (2) Species in None
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
ROCK HOUSE CR
SR 2127
NF18
04/24/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.420521
-79.790186
510
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Triassic Basins
23.0
1 8
1 0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
83
2
no data
14
no data
1
0
0
2001
68
6
1
20
4
1
0
0
2006
67
6
1
20
6
1
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
16.8
13.1
11.0
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.3
9.6
10.6
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
86
84
82
pH (s.u.)
6.5
6.7
6.7
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
4
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
9
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
57
Water Clarity IClear
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/24/14
2014-15
14
40
Good -Fair
05/20/09
2009-40
24
52
Good
04/23/04
2004-22
17
48
Good
Data An
Watershed -- drains central Rockingham County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is 0.6 miles
upstream from the creek's confluence with the river. Habitats -- sand and embedded gavel and cobble substrate; shallow; sandy, gravelly runs; side snags;
stick and some gravel/cobble riffles; channel filled with sediment; coarse woody debris plunges. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004,
elevated but within the norm for a watershed that is — 20% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 91% between 2009 and 2014 (1142 vs. 107,
especially for Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner, Rosefin Shiner, Crescent Shiner, White Shiner, Satinfin Shiner, and Fantail Darter); a 12 point decline in NCIBI
Score and one NCIBI Rating class decline because of loss of 10 species (Central Stoneroller, White Shiner, Swallowtail Shiner, Creek Chub, V-lip Redhorse,
Northern Hog Sucker, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Glassy Darter, and Chainback Darter), a shift in the trophic metrics (due to an abundance of the omnivorous
Bluehead Chub, an indicator of nonpoint nutrient enrichment), and a decrease in the Percentage of Species with Multiple age Classes (from 79% to 43% and
usually due to the affects of high flows and/or droughts). 2004-2014 -- diverse community with 25 species known from the site including 5 species of darters,
4 species of suckers, and 2 Intolerant Species (Chainback Darter and Roanoke Darter); dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker
collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014; no other imperiled species known from the site. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been a
substantial decline in the biological integrity of the fish community during the past two monitoring cycles; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019
to document if the decline is persistent and to determine any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Most Abundant 47%) Non -indigenous None Species Imperiled cies in Significantly Rare -Roanoke Hog
Bluehead Chub (50,
Species Species Spe Sucker (5)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassif! cation
SIXPOUND CR
SR 1306
NF40
06/12/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
WARREN
03010106
36.510082
-78.079801
213
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Outer Piedmont
9.5
1 7
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None I---
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
74
1
no data
15
no data
2
0
8
2001
67
5
1
15
9
2
0
0
2006
71
5
1
14
7
2
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
---
1994
2014
Temperature (°C)
---
19.0
22.4
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
---
8.0
6.4
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
---
52
72
pH (s.u.)
--
6.7
6.7
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
14
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
8
Riffle Habitat (16)
3
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
10
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
61
Water Clarity ISlightly turbid, tannin stained
Site Photograph
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/12/14
2014-45
17
48
Good
05/12/94
94-19
18
42
Good -Fair
Data Analysis
This is the first sample collected from this site in 20 years; previous attempts in 2004 and 2009 were thwarted by beaver dams and stagnant water.
Watershed -- drains northeast Warren County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to Laker Gaston, site is — 1.5 miles
upstream from the creek's confluence with the reservoir. Water Quality -- specific conductance 20 µS/cm greater than hat measured in 1994; relatively low
for a watershed that is — 20% in agriculture and developed. Habitats -- sand and gravel substrates; wide and densely shaded forested riparian bottomlands
along both banks; sand and gravel bars; coarse woody debris snags and pools; stick riffles; Coastal Plain -like, a transition stream and fish community
between the Northern Outer Piedmont and the Rolling Coastal Plain, if analyzed with the Coastal Plain habitat criteria the Total Habitat Score would be 73".
2014--2 nd fewest fish (n=94) collected from any site; diverse community for the size of the stream with 5 species each of cyprinids and sunfish, but with a
low diversity of suckers and an absence of Intolerant Species. 1994 & 2014 -- diverse community with 24 species known from the site, including 7 species of
sunfish, 2 species of darter, and 1 species of sucker; Coastal Plain species include Eastern Mudminnow and Bluespotted Sunfish; dominant species
Bluehead Chub (1994) and Pirate Perch (2014); only imperiled species known from the site is the Special Concern Roanoke Hog Sucker colelcted in 1994.
Recommendation -- although the 2014 NCIBI Score was 6 points greater than the 1994 score and the rating improved by one NCIBI Rating (from Good -Fair
to Good), given the time between the samples and the relatively unchanged watershed in terms of its landuse characteristics; there has most likely been no
change in the water quality or fish community over the past 20 years; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts
from changing landuse in the watershed. Note: Sixpound Creek represents the eastern most locale for the Roanoke Hog Sucker which was collected there
in 1964 and 1994 by NCWRC and DWR staff, respectively.
Pirate Perch (17, 18%),
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (15, o Non -indigenous Imperiled
16 /o), Bluegill (14, 14 /o), Bluegill (14) Species in None
Species Redbreast Sunfish (13, Species 2014
14%)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
SMITH CR
US 1
NF39
06/11/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
WARREN
03010106
36.540700
-78.195273
205
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mi)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Outer Piedmont
52.9
16
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None I---
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
62
2
no data
30
no data
5
0
1
2001
51
8
1
26
9
5
0
0
2006
50
8
1
26
11
5
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
1994
2004
2014
Temperature (°C)
18.0
18.0
25.0
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
5.7
6.9
4.6
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
70
91
111
pH (s.u.)
6.4
6.3
6.5
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
16
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
10
Bank Erosion (7)
5
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
10
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
71
Water Clarity ITannin stained
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
06/11 /14
2014-44
16
42
Good -Fair
04/29/04
2004-29
18
38
Fair
05/12/94
94-18
17
42
Good -Fair
Data An
Watershed -- drains northwest Warren County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to Lake Gaston, site is — 1 mile upstream
from the creek's confluence with the reservoir. Habitats -- sand, gravel, clay, coarse woody debris substrates; wide riparian forested bottomlands along both
banks; coarse woody debris, stick and log riffles, clay banks. Water Quality -- specific conductance has increased since 1994, elevated but within the norm
for a watershed that is — 35% in agriculture and developed. 2014 -- least abundant community of any site in the basin (n=78); lower than expected metric
scores for fish abundance, diversity of suckers and darters, an absence of suckers, and a very low Percentage of Species with Multiple age Classes (31 %)
which is often due to the affects of high flows and/or droughts, but this percentage has been unexplainably low for this community during each monitoring
cycle, range 29%-39%). 1994-2014 -- 25 species known from the site including 6 species of sunfish, but only 1 species each of sucker and darter and no
Intolerant Species; dominant species is the Bluegill (1994 and 2004) and Pirate Perch (2014); trophic metrics stable; no imperiled species known from this
site; a transition stream and fish community between the Northern Outer Piedmont and the Rolling Coastal Plain. Recommendation -- based upon all the
data collected, there has been no consistent long-term change in the fish community since 1994; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to
document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Imperiled
Most Abundant Pirate Perch (25, 32%) Non -indigenous Bluegill (6) Species in None
Species Species 2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
SNOW CR
SR 1652
NF8
05/04/15
Good -Fair
County 8 digit HUC Latitude Longitude Elevation (ft) Reference Site
STOKES 03010103 36.461805-80.149930 750 No
Level IV Ecoregion Drainage Area (mi`) Stream Width (m) Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont 22.7 10 0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
74
0
no data
26
no data
0
0
0
2001
63
6
0
25
5
0
0
0
2006
62
6
0
25
8
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
17.4
13.9
12.5
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.8
12.2
10.1
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
55
66
65
pH (s.u.)
7.0
6.2
6.9
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
4
Pool Variety (10)
8
Riffle Habitat (16)
7
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
9
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
4
Total Habitat Score (100)
62
Water Clarity IClear, but easily silted
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/04/15
2015-27
19
44
Good -Fair
04/23/14
2014-12
11
32
Poor
05/13/09
2009-34
19
44
Good -Fair
04/21/04
2004-15
16
46
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains northeastern and north -central Stokes County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site
is 2.6 miles upstream from Sheppard's Mill dam. Habitats -- sand, gravel, and bedrock outcrops substrates; sandy and gravelly runs; shallow snags; boulder
bedrock pools with no big fish inhabiting them; wide forested riparian zone on the left with tall bluff; evidence of recent high water. Water Quality -- specific
conductance stable since 2004, within the norm for a watershed that is — 25% in agriculture. 2014 -- the number of fish declined by 71 % between 2009 and
2014 (746 vs. 214, especially for Bluehead Chub, Redlip Shiner, Crescent Shiner, and Redbreast Sunfish); least speciose community of any site in the basin;
lowest NCIBI Score and NCIBI Rating of any site in the basin; very skewed trophic structure due to the dominance by the omnivorous Bluehead Chub
(indicative of nonpoint nutrient enrichment); loss of fish and several species, along with the very skewed trophic structure resulted in the decline in the NCIBI
Score and NCIBI Rating in 2014. 2004-2014 -- 20 species known from the site, including 4 species of suckers, but just 2 species of sunfish and darters;
darters inexplicably absent from the upper watershed include Johnny Darter, Glassy Darter, Riverweed Darter, and Chainback Darter; dominant species is the
Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014, no other imperiled species known from the site. Recommendation -- based upon
the fish community data collected, the biological integrity appears to have declined since 2004. However, consider re -sampling in 2015 to verify its 2014
rating and possibly preventing its placement on the impaired stream's list. Until verified, community should be considered Not Rated; continued basinwide
assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed. Note 1: the site is 2.6 miles upstream from
Sheppard's Mill dam which may be affecting the diversity of sunfish and darters as well as the re -colonization of the stream following droughts or floods.
Note 2: the fish community was re -sampled in 2015 and was rated Good -Fair; 469 fish were collected of which the dominant species was the Bluehead
Chub (32%); two specimens of Bigeye Jumprock, a State Threatened Species, were collected and released; there was evidence of recent high water with
large coarse woody debris dams across the channel; and the specific conductance was 64 pS/cm.
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (155, Non -indigenous None Imperiled Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
Species 72%) Species Species in Sucker (2)
2014

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
S DOUBLE CR
SR 1483
NF7
04/22/14
Good -Fair
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
STOKES
03010103
36.431631
-80.297931
750
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
E:7 Northern Inner Piedmont
16.4
8
10.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
91
0
no data
8
no data
0
0
0
2001
80
5
0
9
4
0
0
0
2006
79
5
0
9
7
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
18.2
12.9
12.6
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
10.0
10.5
11.3
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
46
47
47
pH (s.u.)
6.1
5.9
6.7
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
10
Riffle Habitat (16)
5
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
2
Right Riparian Score (5)
3
Total Habitat Score (100)
56
Water Clarity IClear
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/22/14
2014-08
15
44
Good -Fair
05/12/09
2009-31
21
48
Good
04/20/04
2004-12
22
46
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains west -central Stokes County; no municipalities or NPDES dischargers in the watershed; tributary to the Dan River, site is — 0.8 miles
upstream of the creek's confluence with the river. Landuse -- greatest percentage of its watershed in forest than any other fish community sampled in 2014.
Habitats -- sand substrate with bedrock outcrops; evidence of very high flow; same habitats as in 2009; trash still present along the right bank; easily eroded
soils along the entrenched banks; gravel riffles and runs; chutes; boulder outcrop pools; abundance of coarse woody debris across the channel. Water
Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, relatively low for a watershed that is — 10% in agriculture and developed. 2014 -- the number of fish
declined by 70% between 2009 and 2014 (357 vs. 106, especially for Bluehead Chub, Crescent Shiner, and Redbreast Sunfish); fewer fish and the loss of
several species, including three species of suckers, resulted in a 4 point decline in the NCIBI Score and an one class decline in the NCIBI Rating, but no
significant change. 2004-2014 -- 26 species known from the site including 5 species each of darters and suckers and 3 Intolerant Species (Smallmouth
Bass, Roanoke Darter, and Chainback Darter); Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014; no other imperiled species known from this site;
except for Redbreast Sunfish, sunfish and bass are rare at this site; trophic metrics stable; dominant species is the Bluehead Chub and the Redbreast
Sunfish; no other imperiled species known to inhabit the creek. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent,
significant long-term change in the water quality or fish community since 2004; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any
potential impacts from changing Ianduse in the watershed is recommended.
Imperiled
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (22, 21%) Non -indigenous Smallmouth Bass (1) Species in Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
Species Species 2014 Sucker (13)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
TOWN FORK CR
SR 1955
NF9
04/23/14
Good
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
STOKES
03010103
36.264198
-80.232234
680
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth
Northern Inner Piedmont
28.2
9
0.4 !��d
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
80
4
no data
16
no data
0
0
0
2001
67
7
1
20
5
0
0
0
2006
66
7
1
19
8
0
0
0
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2014
Temperature (°C)
20.2
16.7
12.9
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
9.5
12.4
9.5
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
84
95
84
pH (s.u.)
7.0
6.9
6.8
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
4
Pool Variety (10)
6
Riffle Habitat (16)
10
Bank Erosion (7)
3
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
8
Left Riparian Score (5)
1
Right Riparian Score (5)
3
Total Habitat Score (100)
58
Water Clarity ITurbid (greenish)
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
04/23/14
2014-11
16
46
Good
05/13/09
2009-35
21
52
Good
04/21 /04
2004-16
21
48
Good
Data Analysis
Watershed -- drains south-central Stokes and northern Forsyth counties, north and east of the Winston-Salem metropolitan area; two minor NPDES
dischargers within the creek's watershed (NC057720, and NC0028746, combined Qw = 0.09 MGD); tributary to the Dan River. Habitats -- bedrock, sand,
cobble, and gravel substrates; gravel, bedrock, and cobble riffles; bedrock shelves; gravel and sandy runs; a few side snag pools; 0.1" of rain overnight, but
still turbid. Water Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, slightly elevated but within the norm for a watershed that is — 20% in agriculture. 2014 --
the number of fish declined by 69% between 2009 and 2014 (673 vs. 206, especially for Fantail Darter and Bluehead Chub); loss of 5 species including 3
species of suckers; fewer fish and the loss of several species resulted in a 6 point NCIBI Score decline, but not the NCIBI Rating. 2004-2014 -- 23 species
known from the site including 5 species each of suckers, 4 species of darters, 1 Intolerant Species (Roanoke Darter), but no Piscivores; dominant species is
the Bluehead Chub and the Fantail Darter; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2014; no other imperiled species known from this site;
community has rated Good since 2004. Recommendation -- based upon all the data collected, there has been no consistent, long-term change in the water
quality or fish community since 2004; continued basinwide assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the
watershed.
Imperiled
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub (66, 32%) Non -indigenous Bluegill (1) Species in Significantly Rare -Roanoke Hog
Species Species 2014 Sucker (1)

FISH COMMUNITY SAMPLE
Waterbody
Location
Station ID
Date
Bioclassification
WOLF ISLAND CR
SR 1767
NF20
05/05/15
Excellent
County
8 digit HUC
Latitude
Longitude
Elevation (ft)
Reference Site
ROCKINGHAM
03010103
36.481484
-79.558135
505
No
Level IV Ecoregion
Drainage Area (mil)
Stream Width (m)
Stream Depth (m)
Northern Inner Piedmont
43.2
8
0.4
Upstream NPDES Dischargers (>_ 1 MGD or < 1 MGD and within 1 mile) NPDES Number Volume (MGD)
None
Landuse (%)
Forest
Developed
Impervious
Cultivation
Grass/Herb/Shrub
Wetland
Water
Barren
1992
64.2
9.2
no data
25.5
no data
0.4
0.5
0.3
2001
50.8
12.5
3.0
30.2
3.9
0.5
0.6
0.2
2006
49.8
12.7
3.0
30.1
6.2
0.5
0.6
0.2
Water Quality Parameters
2004
2009
2015
Temperature (°C)
20.0
16.5
15.6
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)
8.8
8.8
9.2
Specific Conductance (pS/cm)
100
103
111
pH (s.u.)
6.4
6.5
6.5
Habitat Assessment Scores (max score)
2014
Channel Modification (5)
5
Instream Habitat (20)
12
Bottom Substrate (15)
3
Pool Variety (10)
8
Riffle Habitat (16)
2
Bank Erosion (7)
2
Bank Vegetation (7)
6
Light Penetration (10)
7
Left Riparian Score (5)
5
Right Riparian Score (5)
5
Total Habitat Score (100)
55
Water Clarity I Slightly turbid
POW Y
Sample Date
Sample ID
Species Total
NCIBI Score
NCIBI Rating
05/05/15
2015-28
26
54
Excellent
05/20/09
2009-41
28
56
Excellent
04/23/04
2004-23
21
50
Good
Data Analysis
Note: site was not sampled in 2014 due to high flows and turbid conditions. Watershed -- drains the northeast corner of Rockingham County; headwaters
begin northwest of the Town of Reidsville; one small NPDES facility (NC0078271, Qµ, = 0.013 MGD) in the creek's headwaters, approximately 22 miles above
the monitoring site; tributary to the Dan River. Habitat -- large deadfalls and coarse woody debris dams across the channel; gravel and log/stick riffles; snag
pools; wide riparian zones with mature trees, but stream still exhibits substantial nonpoint source erosion with channel and riparian bank instabilities. Water
Quality -- specific conductance stable since 2004, elevated, but within the norm for a watershed that is - 36% in agriculture and 13% developed. 2015 --
second highest NCIBI scoring site in the basin, only two metrics not scoring a "5" were the Number of Intolerant Species (only 1 species present, "Y) and the
Percentage of Piscivores (0%, "1"); a very diverse and moderately abundant community. 2004-2015 -- the most speciose community in the basin with 35
species known from the site, including 6 species of suckers, 5 species of darters, and the endemic Roanoke Hog Sucker [Significantly Rare] and Blacktip
Jumprock; dominant species is the Bluehead Chub; Roanoke Hog Sucker collected in 2004, 2009, and 2015, no other imperiled species known from this site;
community has rated Excellent during the past two monitoring cycles with no appreciable change in any of the NCIBI metrics. Recommendation -- based
upon the fish community data collected, the biological integrity appears to have been stable during the last two monitoring cycles; continued basinwide
assessment of this site in 2019 to document any potential impacts from changing landuse in the watershed.
Imperiled
( )
Most Abundant Bluehead Chub 26% Non -indigenous Green Sunfish (1) and Significantly Rare - Roanoke Hog
Species Species Bluegill (5) Species in Sucker (13)
2015