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NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
SR 1993 (South Main Street)/US 311 & I-85 Interchange Improvements
Town of Archdale
Randolph County, North Carolina
TIP U-5770
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DIVISION 8
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................1
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................1
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES .......................................................................................1
3.1 Soils ...................................................................................................................................... Z
3.2 Water Resources ................................................................................................................. 2
4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES .............................................................................................. 3
4.1 Terrestrial Communities .................................................................................................... 3
4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed .....................................................................................................3
4.1.2 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype) ..................................................... 3
4.1.3 Terrestrial Community Impacts ..................................................................................... 3
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife ............................................................................................................. 4
4.3 Aquatic Communities ......................................................................................................... 4
4.4 Invasive Species ................................................................................................................... 4
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES .................................................................................... 4
5.1 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S . ................................................................................. 4
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits ................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern ................................ 5
5.4 Construction Moratoria ..................................................................................................... 5
5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules ........................................................................................... 6
5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters .................................................... 6
5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation ........................................................................................ 6
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts ................................................................... 6
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts ........................................................................ 6
5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species ...................................................................... 6
5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act ................................................................... 9
5.10 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species ................................................................... 9
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat ....................................................................................................... 9
6.0 REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 10
Appendix A. Figures
Figure 1. Vicinity Map
Figure 2. Project study area Map
Figure 3. Jurisdictional Features Map
Figure 4. Natural Communities Map
Appendix B. Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
Appendix C. Stream and Wetland Forms
Appendix D. Qualifications of Contributors
LIST OF TABLE5
Table1. Soils in the project study area .......................................................................... 2
Table 2. Water resources in the project study area ...................................................... 2
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the project study area ......... 2
Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the project study area .................... 4
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the project study area 5
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the project study area............ 5
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Randolph County ............................... 6
Table 8. Endangered species act candidate species listed for Randolph County....... 9

Natural Resources Technical Report TIP U-5770, Randolph County, N. C.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposes to improve the
intersection of I-85 and SR 1993 (South Main Street)/US 311 in the Town of Archdale
(Figure 1). The following Natural Resources Technical Report (NRTR) has been
prepared to assist in the preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Categorical Exclusion (CE) for the proposed project.
2.0 METHODOLOGY AND QUALIFICATIONS
All work was conducted in accordance with the NCDOT Natural Environment Section
standard operating procedures and July 2012 NRTR template. Field work was conducted
on September 22, 2016; and February 16 and 22, 2017. Jurisdictional areas identified in
the project study area have not been verified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE) ar North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). The principal
personnel contributing to this document were:
Principal
Investigator: Timothy E. Black
Education: B.S. Biology, 1991
M.S. Environmental Health, 1996
Experience: Environmental Scientist, SEPI Engineering, Present
Environmental Scientist, HSMM 2002-2005
Environmental Specialist, NCDOT, 1999-2002
Environmental Technician, NCDWQ, 1997-1999
Responsibilities: Wetland and stream delineations, GPS, stream assessment, T& E
species assessment, natural communities assessment, document
preparation
Investigator: Jackson Mathis
Education: B.S. Natural Resources, 2016
Experience: Environmental Scientist, SEPI Engineering, 2017-Present
Responsibilities: Wetland and stream delineations, natural communities assessment,
GPS, GIS, Microstation, and document preparation.
Kim Hamlin also contributed to portions of the field work and documentation for this
project. Her qualifications are listed in Appendix D.
3.0 PHYSICAL RESOURCES
The project study area lies in the piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina
(Figure 2). Topography in the project vicinity is comprised of gently rolling hills with
interstream divides characterized by gently rolling surfaces that become broken and hilly
near streams. Elevations in the project study area range from approximately 740 ft. to
850 ft. above sea level. Land cover in the project vicinity consists primarily of residential
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and commercial properties, with scattered areas of open space and forested cover. The
project study area lies within the town of Archdale, North Carolina.
3.1 Soils
The Randolph County Soil Survey identifies four soil types within the project study area
(Table 1).
Table 1. Soils in the project study area
Soil Series Ma ing Unit Drainage Class Hydric Status
Appling sandy loam,
2-6% slopes ApB Well drained Non-Hydric
Helena �andy loam, HeC Moderately well drained Non-Hydric
6-10 /o slopes
Wynott-enon complex,
2-8% slopes wtB Well drained Non-Hydric
Wynott-enon complex,
8-15% slopes wtC Well drained Non-Hydric
3.2 Water Resources
Water resources in the project study area are part of the Cape Fear River basin [U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit 03030003]. One stream was identified in
the project study area (Table 2). The location of the stream is shown on Figure 3. The
physical characteristics of the stream are provided in Table 3.
Table 2. Water resources in the project study area
Stream Name Map ID NCDWR Index Best Usage
Number Classification
UT to Muddy Creek SA 17-9-(1) WS-IV
Table 3. Physical characteristics of water resources in the project study area
Map ID H ight Bankfull �epth Channel Velocity Clarity
(ft) �'�'idth (ft) �in� Substrate
SA 2.5-6 2-6 0-8 cobble, gravel, Absent turbid
sand, silt to slow
There are no designated Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), High Quality Waters
(HQW), or water supply watersheds (WS-I or WS-II) within 1.0 mile downstream of the
project study area. There are no designated anadromous fish waters or Primary Nursery
Areas (PNA) present in the project study area. Muddy Creek and its tributaries do not
appear on the North Carolina 2014 Final 303(d) list of impaired waters. There are no
water bodies listed on the North Carolina 2014 Final 303(d) ]ist within 1.0 mile
downstream of the project study area.
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4.0 BIOTIC RESOURCES
4.1 Terrestrial Communities
Two terrestrial communities were identified in the project study area. These
communities include the maintained/disturbed community and Mesic Mixed Hardwood
Forest (Piedmont Subtype). Figure 4 shows the location and extent of these terrestrial
communities in the project study area. A brief description of each community type
follows. Scientific names of all species identified are included in Appendix B.
4.1.1 Maintained/Disturbed
Maintained/disturbed communities occur along roadside, residential and commercial
lawns, and fragmented areas of successional forests throughout the project study area.
The vegetation in this community is comprised of low growing grasses and herbs, shrubs,
and sparse canopy in lawn and roadside areas; and varying age successional forested
areas with decreased biodiversity canopies, and sparse to thick understories. Herbaceous
and woody vine vegetation observed in open areas includes fescue, clover, wild onion,
poison ivy, trumpet creeper, goldenrod, ironweed, dog fennel, Japanese honeysuckle,
Japanese stilt grass, Chinese lespedeza, and dandelion. Canopy species include American
elm, pecan, loblolly pine, sweetgum, winged elm, mimosa, and red maple, and sycamore
with flowering dogwood, persimmon, and Chinese privet, red maple, sweetgum,
multiflora rose, English ivy, roundleaf greenbrier and blackberry in the understory.
Wetlands WA, WB, WC, and WD occur within this community.
4.1.2 Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype)
Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forests (Piedmont Subtype) occur along lower slopes, steep
north-facing slopes, ravines, and occasionally well-drained small stream bottoms on
acidic soils. This community is found throughout Piedmont and may grade into a
Piedmont/Low Mountain Forest or Piedmont/Mountain Bottomland Forest at lower
elevations. Dominant species observed in this community include American beech,
northern red oak, red maple, tulip poplar, white oak, mockernut hickory, and sweetgum in
the overstary, and American beech, sweetgum, red maple, Japanese honeysuckle, grape,
and poison ivy in the understory and ground layers.
4.1.3 Terrestrial Community Impacts
Terrestrial communities in the project study area may be impacted by project construction
because of grading and paving of portions of the project study area. At this time,
decisions regarding the final alignment and design of the proposed interchange have not
been made. Therefore, community data are presented in the context of total coverage of
each type within the project study area (Table 4). Once a final alignment and preliminary
design have been determined, probable impacts to each community type will be
calculated.
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Table 4. Coverage of terrestrial communities in the project study area
Communit Covera e (ac.)
Maintained/ Disturbed 100.8
Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest (Piedmont Subtype) 0.8
Total 101.6
4.2 Terrestrial Wildlife
Terrestrial communities in the project study area are comprised of both natural and
disturbed habitats that may support a diversity of wildlife species (those species observed
are indicated with *). Mammal species that commonly exploit forested habitats,
wetlands, and stream corridors found within the project study area include species such as
eastern gray squirrel*, striped skunk, white-footed mouse, eastern cottontail*, raccoon*,
Virginia opossum*, and white-tailed deer. Birds common to the area include turkey
vulture*, red-shouldered hawk*, American robin*, northern cardinal*, eastern towhee*,
American crow*, downy woodpecker*, eastern bluebird*, dark-eyed junco*, Carolina
wren*, mourning dove*, blue jay*, Carolina chickadee*, chipping sparrow*, and song
sparrow*. Reptile and amphibian species that may use terrestrial communities located in
the project study area include the rough green snake, copperhead, rat snake, eastern box
turtle, eastern fence lizard, pickerel frog, American toad, gray treefrog, six-lined race
runner, and five-lined skink.
4.3 Aquatic Communities
The single aquatic community located in the project study area consists of a small UT to
Muddy Creek. A survey of the stream revealed no reptile, amphibian, or fish species.
Amphibian species likely supported by the stream system during breeding season are the
spring peeper and northern cricket frog.
4.4 Invasive Species
Seven species from the NCDOT Invasive Exotic Plant List for North Carolina were
found to occur in the project study area. The species identified were English ivy
(Moderate Threat), multiflora rose (Threat), Japanese stilt grass (Threat), mimosa
(Moderate Threat), Chinese privet (Threat), Chinese lespedeza (Threat), and Japanese
honeysuckle (Moderate Threat). NCDOT will manage invasive plant species as
appropriate.
5.0 JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
51 Clean Water Act Waters of the U.S.
One jurisdictional stream that transitions from intermittent to perennial was identified in
the project study area (Table 5). The location of the stream is shown on Figure 3.
USACE and NCDWR stream delineation forms are included in Appendix C. The
physical characteristics and water quality designations of this jurisdictional stream is
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detailed in Section 3.2. The stream in the project study area has been designated as a
warm water stream for the purposes of stream mitigation.
Table 5. Jurisdictional characteristics of water resources in the project study area
Map ID
SA
SA
Total
Length (ft.)
215
359
574
Classification
Intermittent
Perennial
Compensatory
Mitigation
Required
Unknown
Unknown
River Basin
Buffer
Randleman
Randleman
Four jurisdictional wetlands were identified within the project study area. Wetland
classifications and NCDWR Ratings are presented in Table 6. All wetlands in the project
study area are within the Cape Fear River basin (USGS Hydrologic Unit 03030003).
USACE wetland delineation forms and NCDWR wetland rating forms for each site are
included in Appendix C. Descriptions of the terrestrial communities at each wetland site
are presented in Section 4.1.
Table 6. Jurisdictional characteristics of wetlands in the project study area
NCWAM Hydrologic Nf'nWR Wetlan�l
Map ID Classification
WA Headwater forest
WB Headwater forest
WC Headwater forest
WD Headwater forest
5.2 Clean Water Act Permits
Classification
Non-riparian
Non-riparian
Non-riparian
Non-rinarian
Area (ac.)
18 0.02
18 0.08
13 <0.01
13 0.01
Total 0.12
The proposed project has been designated as a CE for the purposes of the NEPA
documentation. As a result, a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 23 will lilcely be applicable.
The USACE holds the final discretion as to what permit will be required to authorize
project construction. If a Section 404 permit is required, then a Section 401 Water
Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be needed.
5.3 Coastal Area Management Act Areas of Environmental Concern
Randolph County is not a designated coastal county in North Carolina; therefore, Coastal
Area Management Act (CAMA) regulations do not apply.
5.4 Construction Moratoria
There have been no construction moratoria requested for the project at this time. Should
future moratoria be requested by a commenting agency, a copy of the ]etter will be
included in the appendix of the final NRTR.
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5.5 N.C. River Basin Buffer Rules
The Randleman Lake Water Supply Watershed buffer rules are in effect for streams
located within the Randleman Lake Watershed of the Cape Fear River Basin in Randolph
County.
5.6 Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 Navigable Waters
There are no streams within the project study area designated by the USACE as a
Navigable Water under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
5.7 Wetland and Stream Mitigation
5.7.1 Avoidance and Minimization of Impacts
The NCDOT will attempt to avoid and minimize impacts to streams and wetlands to the
greatest extent practicable in choosing a preferred alternative and during project design.
At this time, no final decisions have been made regarding the location or design of the
preferred alternative.
5.7.2 Compensatory Mitigation of Impacts
The NCDOT will investigate potential on-site stream and wetland mitigation
opportunities once a final decision has been rendered on the location of the preferred
alternative. If on-site mitigation is not feasible, mitigation will be provided by North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Division of Mitigation Services
(DMS).
5.8 Endangered Species Act Protected Species
As of December 26, 2012, the United States Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) lists two
federally protected species far Randolph County (Table 7). A brief description of each
species' habitat requirements follows, along with the Biological Conclusion rendered
based on survey results in the project study area. Habitat requirements for each species
are based on the current best available information from referenced literature and/or
USFWS.
Table 7. Federally protected species listed for Randolph County
Scientific Name Common Name Federal Habitat Biological
Status Present Conclusion
Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's E Yes No Effect
sunflower
Notropsis mekistocholas Cape Fear shiner E No No Effect
E - Endangered
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Schweinitz's sunflower
USFWS Optimal Survey Window: late August-October
Habitat Description: Schweinitz's sunflower is endemic to the Piedmont of North and
South Carolina. The few sites where this rhizomatous perennial herb occurs in
relatively natural vegetation are found in Xeric Hardpan Forests. The species is
also found along roadside rights-of-way, maintained power lines and other utility
rights-of-way, edges of thickets and old pastures, clearings and edges of upland
oak-pine-hickory woods and Piedmont longleaf pine forests, and other sunny or
semi-sunny habitats where disturbances (e.g., mowing, clearing, grazing, blow
downs, storms, frequent fire) help create open or partially open areas for sunlight.
It is intolerant of full shade and excessive competition from other vegetation.
Schweinitz's sunflower occurs in a variety of soil series, including Badin, Cecil,
Cid, Enon, Gaston, Georgeville, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Misenheimer, Secrest,
Tatum, Uwharrie, and Zion, among others. It is generally found growing on
shallow sandy soils with high gravel content; shallow, poor, clayey hardpans; or
shallow rocky soils, especially those derived from mafic rocks.
Biological Conclusion: No Effect
SEPI biologists visually assessed the project study area on September 15, 2016
for habitat and individuals of Schweinitz's' sunflower. Habitat assessment
revealed suitable habitat in the form of roadside rights-of-way, maintained power
lines and other utility rights-of-way, edges of thickets and old pastures. A review
of these areas revealed no individuals of Schweinitz's sunflower. Additionally, a
September 22, 2016 North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP) database
search by NHP staff revealed no populations of Schweinitz's sunflower within 1.0
mile of the project study area. Given the absence of observed individuals of
Schweinitz's sunflower and any known populations within 1.0 mile of the project
study area, a Biological Conclusion of No Effect is rendered for the Schweinitz's
sunflower.
Cape Fear shiner
USFWS Recommended Survey Window: April-June (tributaries); year-round (large
rivers)
Habitat Description: The Cape Fear shiner is known only from the Cape Fear River
watershed. In general, habitat occurs in streams with clean gravel, cobble, or
boulder substrates. It is most often observed inhabiting slow pools, riffles, and
slow runs associated with water willow beds, which it uses for cover. Juveniles
can be found inhabiting slackwater, among large rock outcrops and in flooded
side channels and pools. Spawning occurs May through June, when water
temperatures reach 66 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Suitable habitat for the Cape Fear shiner is not present in the project study area.
A September 22, 2016 NCNHP database search by NHP staff revealed no
occurrences of Cape Fear shiner within 1.0 mile of the project study area. Given
the absence of suitable habitat of for the Cape Fear shiner and any known
populations within 1.0 mile of the project study area, a Biological Conclusion of
No Effect is rendered for the Cape Fear shiner.
Cape Fear shiner: Critical Habitat Designation
Critical Habitat Description: For the Cape Fear Shiner, designated critical habitat areas
for Randolph County are defined as:
Randolph and Moore Counties, NC — Approximately 1.5 miles of Fark Creek, from a
point 0.1 river mile upstream of Randolph County Road 2873 Bridge downstream to the
Deep River then downstream approximately 4.1 river miles of the Deep River in
Randolph and Moore Counties, North Carolina, to a point 2.5 river miles below Moore
County Road 1456 Bridge.
Primary constituent elements are physical and biological features of the designated
critical habitat essential to the conservation of the species. Primary constituent elements
are physical and biological features of the designated critical habitat essential to the
conservation of the species. The constituent elements for the Cape Fear shiner include:
clean streams with gravel, cobble, and boulder substrates with pools, riffles, shallow runs;
slack water areas with large rock outcrops; and side channels and pools with water of
good quality and relatively low silt loads.
Critical Habitat Biological Conclusion: No Effect
Designated critical habitat for the Cape Fear Shiner does not occur in the project
study area. A September 22, 2016 NCNHP database search by NHP staff
revealed no occurrences of Cape Fear shiner within 1.0 mile of the project study
area.
Northern Long-eared Bat
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has developed a programmatic biological opinion
(PBO) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), USACE, and
NCDOT for the northern long-eared bat (NLEB) in eastern North Carolina. The PBO
covers the entire NCDOT program in Divisions 1-8, including all NCDOT projects and
activities. The programmatic determination for NLEB for the NCDOT program is "May
Affect, Likely to Adversely Affect." The PBO provides incidental take coverage for
NLEB and will ensure compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for five
years for all NCDOT projects with a federal nexus in Divisions 1-8, which includes
Randolph County, where TIP U-5770 is located.
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5.9 Bald Eagle and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Habitat for the bald eagle primarily consists of mature forest in proximity to large bodies
of open water for foraging. Large dominant trees are utilized for nesting sites, typically
within 1.0 mile of open water.
A desktop-GIS assessment of the project study area, as well as the area within a
L 13-mile radius (1.0 mile plus 660 feet) of the project study area, was performed on
February 14, 2017 using 2014 color aerials. There is one pond > 2 acres in size located
within 1.13 miles of the project study area. A visual survey for nest trees within 660 feet
of the project study area was conducted on February 16, 2017. No nest trees or bald
eagles were observed. Additionally, a review of the NCNHP database by NHP staff on
September 22, 2016, revealed no known occurrences of this species within 1.0 mile of the
project study area.
510 Endangered Species Act Candidate Species
As of December 26, 2012, Randolph County has one listed Federal Candidate species,
Georgia aster.
Table 8. Endangered species act candidate species listed for Randolph County
Scientific Name Common Name Habitat Present
Symphyotrichum georgianum Georgia aster Yes
5.11 Essential Fish Habitat
Randolph County is considered an inland county. No Essential Fish Habitat is present in
ar within 1.0 mile of the project study area.
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This Exhibit is for planning purposes only and shown herein does not meet NC 47-30 Requirements and `- Fig u re 4: Natural Comm u n ities M ap
therefore is not for desigq construction, or recording or transfer of title. The Exhibit was compiled from v`RAP�..� �L` SL`ALE --Noeni -�-�
available information obtained from the sources listed below. Streams and Wetlands: All features located -��°F c9q�,9
in the field were recorded using a survey grade TOPCON GRS-1 GPS with Glonass receiver with 1 ineh = 500 feet V�5770 SR 1993 (S. Main St.)/US 311 & I-85 Interehange /�
supposed sub-50 centimeter accuracy, !x x
Sources: ESRI Base Mapping, NCDOT, and SEPI O �CO COO �'00o Im provements in the Town of Archdale. �'��op , � E N G I N E E R I N G &
J J Q
March2017 Feet Randolph County 'FN����R�Nseo C O N S T R U C T I O N

Appendix B
Scientific Names of Species Identified in Report
March 2017

Plants
Common Name
American beech
American elm
Blackberry
Chinese lespedeza
Chinese privet
Clover
Dandelion
Dog fennel
English ivy
Fescue
Flowering dogwood
Goldenrod
Grape
Ironweed
Japanese honeysuckle
Japanese stilt grass
Loblolly pine
Mimosa
Mockernut hickory
Multiflora rose
Northern red oak
Pecan
Persimmon
Poison ivy
Red maple
Roundleaf greenbrier
Sweetgum
Sycamore
Trumpet creeper
Tulip poplar
White oak
Wild onion
Winged elm
Scientifc Name
Fagus grandifolia
Ulmus americana
Rubus sp.
Lespedeza cuneata
Ligustrum sinense
Trifolium sp.
Taraxacum sp.
Eupatorium capillifolium
Hedera helix
Festuca sp.
Cornus florida
Solidago sp.
Vitis sp.
Vernonia sp.
Lonicera japonica
Microstegium vimineum
Pinus taeda
Albizia julibrissin
Carya tomentosa
Rosa multiflora
Quercus rubra
Carya illinoensis
Diospyros virginiana
Toxicodendron radicans
Acer rubrum
Smilax rolundifolia
Liquidambar styraciflua
Platanus occidentalis
Campsis radicans
Liriodendron tulipifera
Quercus alba
Allium sp.
Ulmus alata
March 2017

Animals
Common Name
American crow
American robin
American toad
Blue jay
Carolina chickadee
Carolina wren
Chipping sparrow
Copperhead
Dark-eyed junco
Downy woodpecker
Eastern bluebird
Eastern box turtle
Eastern cottontail
Eastern fence lizard
Eastern gray squirrel
Eastern towhee
Five-lined skink
Gray treefrog
Mourning dove
Northern cardinal
Northern cricket frog
Pickerel frog
Raccoon
Rat snake
Red-shouldered hawk
Rough green snake
Six-lined race runner
Spring peeper
Song sparrow
Striped skunk
Turkey vulture
Virginia opossum
White-footed mouse
White-tailed deer
Scientific Name
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Turdus migratorius
Anaxyrus americanus
Cyanocitta cristata
Poecile carolinensis
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Spizella passerina
Agkistrodon contortrix
Junco hyemalis
Picoides villosus
Sialia sialis
Terrapene carolina
Sylvilagus floridanus
Sceloporus undulates
Sciurus carolinensis
Piplio erythrophthalmus
Plestiodon inexpectatus
Hyla chrysoscelis
Zenaida macroura
Cardinalis cardinalis
Acris crepitans
Rana palustris
Procyon lotor
Elaphe sp.
Buteo lineatus
Opheodrys aestivus
Cnemidophorus sexlineatus
Pseudacris crucifer
Melospiza melodia
Mephitis mephitis
Cathartes aura
Didelphis virginiana
Peromyscus leucopus
Odocoileus virginianus
March 2017

Appendix C
Stream and Wetland Forms
March 2017

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date:02/21/2017 Project/Site: U-5770 Latitude:35.903497
Evaluator: E. Black County: Randolph Longitude: -79.955680
Total Points: Other:
strea,,,,sat�east;,,term;tte„t;f 27•75 Stream Determination: Intermittent USGS Quad: High Point
>_ 19 or perennial if >_30 E.
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 15.5) Absent Weak Moderate Strong SCORE
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 1
3. In-Channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 2 3 1
ripplepool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 1
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3 0
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 3
9. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5 0.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 1
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 0
� artiticial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual.
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 6)
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaflitter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of hiah water table?
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6.25)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
'perennial stream may also be identified using other methods. See p35 of manual.
Absent
0
0
1.5
0
0
Weak
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
Moderate
2
2
0.5
1
1
Strong
3
3
0
1.5
1.5
No=O I Yes=3
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
3 2 1 0
3 2 1 0
0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3
0 0.5 1 1.5
0 0.5 1 1.5
0 0.5 1 1.5
0 0.5 1 1.5
FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 Other=0
Notes: Four major nick points along entire channel reach; Evaluation performed in upper most reach.
Sketch:
SCORE
0
0
0.5
1.5
1
3
SCORE
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0.25
0

CUSACE AID# DWQ # Site #_ (indicate on attached map)
-- — --- — --- --
� STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET �
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment:
1. ApplicanYs name: NCDOT 2. Evaluator's name: E. Black, J. Mathis
3. Date of evaluation: 02/21 /17 4. Time of evaluation: 1330
5. Name of sueam: UT to MUddy C�22k 6. River basin: C8p8 F88f
7. Approximate drainage area: �•53 8Cf8S 8. Sheam order: FIfSi
9. Length of reach evaluated: 150 ft 10. County: Randolph
1 L Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
�arimae �ex. sa.a�zs�z�: 35.903497
12. Subdivision name (if
�ongimae �ex.-��ssaei q:'79•955680
Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Downstream from Main St. and 1-85 Intersection.
14. Proposed channel work (if
15. Recent weather
16. Site conditions at time
No rain within 48 hours
Sunny, warm
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: _Section ]0 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _Nutrien[ Sensi[ive Waters X Wa[er Supply Watershed �V (I-IV)
18. ls there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 45 % Residential
5 0�o Forested
22. Bankfull width:4-6'
20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
_%Commercial _%Industrial _%Agricultural
_% Cleared / Logged 55 % Other (111IpeNlOus
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 4_6'
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: _Straight X Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion ot worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terzain, vegetation, stream classification, eta Every characteristic mus[ be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each chazacteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the s[ream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuiry, and a separa[e form used to evalua[e each
reach. The total swre assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (from reverse): 35 Comments: No Flow, standing water, cobble, gravel, sand, silt all present, water 0-2"
Evaluator's Signature / A/� V�l�� Date �Z1�/7
This channel evaluation f is intend to b d only as a guide to assist landowners and environmental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminary assessment of stream
quality. The total score resulting from the completion of this form is subject to USACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requirement Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
� Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 0- 5 0- 4 0- 5
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) �
2 Evidence of pas[ human alteration 0- 6 0- 5 0- 5 3
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = ma�c points)
3 Riparianzone 0-6 0-4 0-5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = m� oints
4 Evidence of nutrien[ or chemical discharges 0- 5 0-4 0- 4 �
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
�5 Groundwater discharge 0- 3 0- 4 0- 4 2
U (no discharge= 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = mas points)
r. Presence of adjacent floodplain O
rn 6 0-4 0-4 0-2
y (no floodplain = 0; ex[ensive floodplain = max points)
� � Entrenchmen[ / iloodplain aceess p_ i p- 4 p- 2 Q
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent Flooding = max points)
$ Presence of adjacent wetlands p_ 6 0- 4 0- 2 Q
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
9 Channel sinuosity 0- 5 0- 4 0- 3 �
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander= man points)
�p Sedimentinput 0-5 0-4 0-4 3
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment= max points)
� � Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0- 4 0- 5 2
(fine, homogenous = 0; Iarge; diverse sizes = max points)
� Z F.vidence of channel incision or widening 0- 5 0- 4 0- 5 Q
,�. (dee 1 incised = 0; stable bed & banks - max oin[s)
aPresence of major bank failures O
13 0-5 0-5 0-5
i„i (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)
� 14 Rootdepthanddensityonbaoks 0-3 0-4 0-5 2
F„ (no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughou[ = max points)
� Impact by agriculture, lives[ock, or [imber production 4
IS 0-5 0-4 0-5
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = mas points)
� 6 Presence of riflle-pooUripple-pool complexes 0- 3 0- 5 0- 6 �
�, no riffles/ri ples or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints)
Q Habita[ complexity 2
F 17 0-6 0-6 0-6
�„� Qittle or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = ma�c points)
� � 8 Canopy coverage over streambed 0- 5 0- 5 0- 5 �j
x (oo shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = ma�c points)
� � Substrate embeddedness NA* 0- 4 0- 4 3
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) 0- 4 0- 5 0- 5 Q
� (no evidence = Q common, numerous t es = max oin[s
� Z � Presence of amphibians 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4 Q
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous pes = max points)
"� Presence of fis6 O
� 22 (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0- 4 0- 4 0- 4
23 Evidence of wildlife use p_ 6 0- 5 0- 5 3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence= max points)
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 35
• Ihese charactens[�cs are �ot assessetl m coastal streams.

NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date:02/21/2017 Project/Site: U-5770 Latitude:35.902526
Evaluator: E. Black County: Randolph Longitude: -79.955985
Total Points: Other:
strea,,,,sat�east;,,term;tte„t;f 31.75 Stream Determination: Perennial USGS Quad: High Point
>_ 19 or perennial if >_30 E.
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = 16.5) Absent Weak Moderate Strong SCORE
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3 1
3. In-Channel structure: ex. riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 2 3 1
ripplepool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3 1
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 1 2 3 0
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3 2
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3 3
9. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5 1
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1 1.5 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No = 0 Yes = 3 0
� artiticial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual.
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = 9)
12. Presence of Baseflow
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
14. Leaflitter
15. Sediment on plants or debris
16. Organic debris lines or piles
17. Soil-based evidence of hiah water table?
C. Biology (Subtotal = 6.25)
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
9. Rooted upland plants in streambed
+20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance
21. Aquatic Mollusks
22. Fish
23. Crayfish
24. Amphibians
25. Algae
26. Wetland plants in streambed
'perennial stream may also be identified using other methods. See p35 of manual.
Absent
0
0
1.5
0
0
Weak
1
1
1
0.5
0.5
Moderate
2
2
0.5
1
1
Strong
3
3
0
1.5
1.5
No=O I Yes=3
Absent Weak Moderate Strong
3 2 1 0
3 2 1 0
0 1 2 3
0 1 2 3
0 0.5 1 1.5
0 0.5 1 1.5
0 0.5 1 1.5
0 0.5 1 1.5
FACW=0.75; OBL=1.5 Other=0
SCORE
1
2
0.5
1.5
1
3
SCORE
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0.25
0
Notes: Four major nick points along entire channel reach; Evaluation performed from culvert to nick 2; Rain greater 24 hrs.
Sketch:

USACE AID# DWQ #
Site #_ (indicate on attached map)
;,� STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET �
Provide the following information for [he stream reach under assessment:
� A IicanYs ^�^�a� NCDOT 2 Evaluator's name� E. 618Ck, J. MathlS
pP
3. Date of evaluation: 02/21 /2017
5. Name of stream: UT to Muddy Creek
7. Approximate drainage area: �•53 aC�2S
9. Length of reach evaluated: 200 ft
4. Time of evaluation: 1330
6. River basin: Cape F28�
8. Stream order: Fi�st
10. County: Randolph
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
Latimde (e:. 3a,s7z3 �z): 35.902526 Longitude (ez. —77.556611): -79.95S9HS
Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS O[her
13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
Downstream from Main St. and 1-85 Intersection.
14. Proposed channel work (if
15. Recent weather
16. Site conditions at time of
No rain within 48 hours
Sunny, warm
17. Identify any special watenvay classifications known: _Section 10 _Tidal Waters _Essential Fisheries Habitat
_Trout Waters _Outstanding Resource Waters _Nutrient Sensitive Waters X Water Supply Watershed �V (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES NO If yes, estimate the water surface azea:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 45 0�o Residential
5 0�o Forested
22. Bankfull width:2.5-3.5'
_%Commercial _%Indushial _%Agricultural
_% Cleared / L,ogged 55 0�o p�her ( �mpeNIOUS �
23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 2"3.5'
24. Channel slope down center of stream: _Flat (0 to 2%) X Gentle (2 to 4%) _Moderate (4 to 10%) _Steep (>]0%)
25. Channel sinuosity: _Shaight X Occasional bends _Frequent meander _Very sinuous _Braided channel
InstruMions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
bcation, temain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic mus[ be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief descrip[ion of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where [here are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the s[ream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuiry, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a s[ream reach must range between 0 and I OQ with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality.
Total Score (trom reverse): 39 Comments: Little Flow, standing water; gravel, sand, silt all present; water 0.25-6"
Evaluator's5ignature �5/`�'""`(-, �i%� Date Z'Z�'1�
This channel evaluation form i�ed to be used only as a guide to assist landowners and enviro�mental professionals in
gathering the data required by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make a preliminaty assessmen[ of stream
quality. The total swre resulting from the completion of this form is subject to U5ACE approval and does not imply a
particular mitigation ratio or requiremenL Form subject to change - version 06/03. To Comment, please call 919-876-8441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
ECOREGION POINT RANGE
# CHARACTERISTICS Coastal Piedmont Mountain SCORE
� Presence of flow / persisten[ pools in s[ream 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 �
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0— 6 0—_ 0— 5 3
5
(extensive alteration = 0; m alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone 0— 6 0— 4 0— 5 2
(no buffer = 0; conti uous, wide buffer = mar oints
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 �
(extensive dischar es = 0; no discharges = max oints)
�5 Groundwater discharge 0— 3 0— 4 0— 4 2
� (no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = ma� points)
� 6 Presence of adjacent Ooodplain Q 4 0 4 � 2 O
� (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
� � Entrenchment / iloodplain access 0— 5 0— 4 0— 2 �
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points)
g Presence of adjacent wetlands 0— 6 0— 4 0— 2 Q
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points)
� Chan�el sinuosity 0— 5 0— 4 0— 3 �
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input 0— 5 0— 4 0— 4 �
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment= maa points)
� � Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0— 4 0— 5 2
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
� 2 Evidence of chancel incision or widening 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5 �
�. (dee I incised = 0; s[able bed & banks = max oints)
�Presence of major bank failures 2
a 13 0-5 0-5 0-5
� (severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points)
E 14 Root depth and density on banks p_ 3 0— 4 0— 5 2
(no visible roo[s = 0; dense roots throughout = maac points)
� Impact by agriculture, lives[ock, or timber production 4
I S (substantial impact -0; no evidence = ma�c poinls) 0— 5 0— 4 0— 5
16 presence of rifile-pooUripple-pool complexes 0— 3 0— 5 0— 6 �
F no riffles/ri les or ools = 0; well-develo ed = max oints)
y� Habitat complexity 4
F 17 0-6 0-6 0-6
� Qittle or no habitat = 0: frequent, varied habitats = max points)
Q1 � 8 Canopy coverage over streambed 0— 5 0— 5 0— 5 rj
� (no shading vegetation = 0; con[inuous canopy = max poin[s)
�g Substrateembeddedness NA' 0-4 0-4 3
(deeply embedded = 0; loose strucmre = max)
20 Presence of stream imertebrates (see page 4) 0— 4 0— 5 0— 5 0
� no evidence = 0; common, numerous t es = max oints
� 2� Presenceofamphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4 Q
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
� ZZ Presenceoffish 0-4 0-4 0-4 Q
� (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
z3 Evidence of wildlife use 0— 6 0— 5 0— 5 3
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points)
Total Points Possible ]00 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) 3g
'�I hese characten5tic5 are not assessetl m coastal streams.

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: U-5770 City/County: Randolph Sampling Date: 16-Feb-17
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WA/WB UP
Investigator(s): E. Black, J. Mathis Section, Township, Range: S T R
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Undulating Local relief (concave, conve�c, none): concave Slope: 0.0% � 0.0 °
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P �-at.: 35.898696 �ong.: -7g.g4gg2( Datum:
soil Map unit Name: HeC - Helena sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes Nwt classification: None
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes � No � (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No �
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes � NO �
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No � Is the Sampled Area �
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO �
within a Wetland? Yes � No �
Remarks:
Sample point not in wetland.
Hydrology
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondarv Indicators (minimum of two reouiredl
Primarv Indicators (minimum of one reauired; check all that aaplv) ❑ Sur�ace Soii Cracks (s6)
❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ True Aquatic Plants (B14) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) ❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Saturation (A3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) ❑ Moss Trim Lines (616)
❑ Water Marks (Bl) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) ❑ Dry Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ❑ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift deposits (B3) ❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (Dl)
❑ Iron Deposits (BS) ❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves (B9) ❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
❑ Aquatic Fauna (B13) ❑ FAC-neutral Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Y25 � NO � Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes � NO � Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO 0
(includes ca illa frin e Yes � No � Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Hydrology does not meet wetland criteria.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
Dominant Sampling Point: yyqM►B UP
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' linear )
� , Acer rubrum
2, Liquidambar stvraciflua
3, Ulmus americana
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30' linear )
� , Acer rubrum
2, ]uniperus virqiniana
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30'linear )
� , Lonicera iaponica
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Species?
Absolute Rel.Strat. Indicator pominance Test worksheet:
% COVCI' Cnver S�tUS
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation meets wetland criteria
40 ❑� 50.0% FAC
20 0 25.0% FAC
20 �❑ 25.0% FAC
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
0 ❑ 0.0%
80 = TotalCover
10 ❑� 66.7% FAC
5 �❑ 33.3% FACU
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
15 = TotalCover
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 = Total Cover
20 �❑ 100.0% FACU
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
20 = TotalCover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 66•7% �A�g�
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiqlv bv:
OBL species p x 1= p
FACW Sp2C125 � X 2= �
FaC species 90 x 3= 270
FACU species Z5 x 4= 100
UPL species � x 5= �
column Totals: 115 CA) 370 �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.217
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
❑d Dominance Test is > 50%
❑ Prevalence Index is _<3.0 1
❑ Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be uresent, unless disturbed or oroblematic.
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m) tall.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft(1 m)
in height.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegeta?on Ye5 � NO �
Present. �
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not d�ned by FWS.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

Soil
Sampling Point: H►/�/yyg �p
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
linchesl Color (moistl % Color (moist) "/o Tvne 1 Locz Texture Remarks
0-2 lOYR 3/3 100 Clay Loam
2-12 SYR 5/8 50 2.5Y 6/8 50 M Clay
1Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
zLocation: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
❑ Histosol (AS) ❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Polyvalue Below SurFace (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
❑ Black Histic (A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑ Stratified Layers (AS) ❑ Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A31) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
❑ Sandy Muck Mineral (Sl) (LRR N, ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑ Umbric Surface (F33) (MLRA 136, 122)
❑ Sandy Redox (SS) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil does not meet wetland criteria.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3:
❑ 2 cm Muck (ASO) (MLRA 147)
❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No �
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: U-5770 City/County: Randolph Sampling Date: 16-Feb-17
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: Wp/Wg WET
Investigator(s): E. Black, J. Mathis Section, Township, Range: S T R
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Undulating Local relief (concave, conve�c, none): concave Slope: 0.0% � 0.0 °
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P �-at.: 35.898696 �ong.: -79.949826 Datum:
soil Map unit Name: HeC - Helena sandy loam, 6 to 10 percent slopes Nwi classification: PFO
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes � No � (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No �
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes � NO �
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No � Is the Sampled Area �
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO �
within a Wetland? Yes � No �
Remarks:
Sample point in wetland.
Hydrology
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondarv Indicators (minimum of two reouiredl
Primarv Indicators (minimum of one reauired; check all that aaplv) ❑ Sur�ace Soii Cracks (s6)
❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ True Aquatic Plants (B14) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) ❑� Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑� Saturation (A3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) ❑ Moss Trim Lines (616)
❑ Water Marks (Bl) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) ❑ Dry Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ❑ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift deposits (B3) ❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (Dl)
❑ Iron Deposits (BS) ❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves (B9) ❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
❑ Aquatic Fauna (B13) ❑ FAC-neutral Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Y25 � NO � Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes � NO � Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO 0
includes ca illa frin e Yes � No � Depth (inches): 0
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Hydrology meets wetland criteria.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
Dominant Sampling Point: yyqM►B WET
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' linear )
� , Liquidambar stvraciflua
2, Ulmus americana
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30' linear )
�, Acernequndo
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30'linear )
� . Rosa multiFlora
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 15' linear )
� , Lonicera iaponica
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Species?
Absolute Rel.Strat. Indicator pominance Test worksheet:
% COVCI' Cnver S�tUS
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation meets wetland criteria.
60 ❑� 75.0% FAC
20 ❑� 25.0% FAC
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
0 ❑ 0.0%
80 = TotalCover
2 ❑ 100.0% FAC
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
Z = Total Cover
5 ❑� 100.0% FACU
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
5 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 = Total Cover
2 ❑ 100.0% FACU
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
2 = Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across AIl Strata: 3 (B)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 66•7% �A�g�
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiqlv bv:
OBL species p x 1= p
FACW Sp2C125 � X 2= �
FaC species 82 x 3= 246
FACU species � x 4= Z$
UPL species � x 5= �
column Totals: 89 CA) 274 �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.079
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
❑d Dominance Test is > 50%
❑ Prevalence Index is _<3.0 1
❑ Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be uresent, unless disturbed or oroblematic.
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m) tall.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft(1 m)
in height.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegeta?on Ye5 � NO �
Present. �
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not d�ned by FWS.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

Soil
Sampling Point: H►/�/yyg yyET
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
linchesl Color (moistl % Color (moist) "/o Tvne 1 Locz Texture Remarks
0-1 lOYR 3/6 100 Clay Loam
1-7 10YR 5/6 80 7.5YR 5/8 20 C M Clay Loam
7-12 lOYR 4/2 95 lOYR 5/8 5 C M Silt Loam
1Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
zLocation: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
❑ Histosol (AS) ❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Polyvalue Below SurFace (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
❑ Black Histic (A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑ Stratified Layers (AS) ❑d Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A31) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
❑ Sandy Muck Mineral (Sl) (LRR N, ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑ Umbric Surface (F33) (MLRA 136, 122)
❑ Sandy Redox (SS) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil meets wetland criteria.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3:
❑ 2 cm Muck (ASO) (MLRA 147)
❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No �
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WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name u5no
COUlttj� Randolph
Name of evaluator E. eiack
Wetland location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
✓ OthOi: dreinage feature
Wetland A
Nearest Road APad,e Rd.
Wetland area o 0z acres Wetland width 16 feet
$011 S¢I'ICS: Helena sandy loam 6-10% slopes
Q predominantly organic - humus, muck, or
peat
Il✓ predominantly mineral - non-sandy
n predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
n steep topography
n ditched or channelized
� total wetland width >] 00 feet
Wetland type (select one)%
� Bottomland hardwood forest
� Headwater forest
Q Swamp forest
Q Wet flat
� Pocosin
� Bog forest
Date znsizon
Adjacent land use
(within %Z mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
✓ forested/natural vegetation 5 %
✓ agriculture, urban/suburban 45 %
✓ impervious surface 55 %
Dominant vegetation
�j� liquidambarstyraciFlua
�2� Ulmus americana
�3� Acernegundo
Flooding and wetness
n semipermanently to permanently flooded or
inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
intermittently flooded or temporary surface water
n no evidence of flooding or surface water
(� Pine savanna
�Freshwater marsh
Bog/fen
(� Ephemeral wetland
� Carolina bay
� QYher: Upper Headwater Forest
� The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
------ ----
: R Water storage i x 4.00 — a
� ------ - - - -- - — i
; A BanWShoreline stabilization o x 4.00 = 0 �'etland �
� T Pollutant removal � �� x 5.00 =� ratin i
I I Wildlife habitat 2 �$
x 2.00 = 40
, N Aquatic life value i x 4.00 = 4� �
', G Recreation/Education t x 1.00 = 1� j
I** Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoin[ source disturbance wi[hin %: mile upstream, upslope, or radius �

WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name u-sno
COUltty Randolph
Name of evaluator E. Biack
Wetland location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
✓ Oti10C: dreinage Teature
Wetland B
Nearest Road Ava�ne Rd.
Wetland area o 08 acres Wetland width 46 feet
SOII 3C1'105: Helena sandy loam 6-10% slopes
Q predominantly organic - humus, muck, or
peat
Il predominantly mineral - non-sandy
Il predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
n steep topography
n ditched or channelized
n total wetland width > 100 feet
Wetland type (select one)A
� Bottomland hardwood forest
� Headwater forest
Q Swamp forest
�Wet flat
Pocosin
� Bog forest
Date znsizo»
Adjacent land use
(within %2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
✓ forested/natural vegetation 5 %
✓ agriculture, urban/suburban 45 %
✓ impervious surface 55 %
Dominant vegetation
�]� LiquidambarstyraciFlua
�2� Uimus americana
�3� Acernegundo
Flooding and wetness
n semipermanently to permanently flooded or
inundated
n seasonally flooded or inundated
Il intermittently flooded or temporary surface water
n✓ no evidence of flooding or surface water
Q Pine savanna
Q Freshwater marsh
� Bog/fen
� Ephemeral wetland
� Carolina bay
Q �tilei: Upper Headwater Forest
� The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
R
A
T
Water storage
Bank/Shoreline stabilization
Pollutant removal
x 4.00 =
x 4.00 =
k� x 5.00 =
Wetland
rating
I Wildlifehabitat 2 �$
x 2.00 = 4�
N Aquatic life value � x 4.00 = 4�
G Recreation/Education � x 1.00 = 1�
** Add I point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint source disturbance within 'h mile upstream, upslope, or radius

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: U-5770 City/County: Randolph Sampling Date: 16-Feb-17
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WC UP
Investigator(s): E. Black, J. Mathis Section, Township, Range: S T R
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Local relief (concave, conve�c, none): Slope: 0.0% � 0.0 °
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P �-at.: 35.901091 Long.: -7g,g47252 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: ApB - Appling fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes NWI classification: None
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes � No � (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No �
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes � NO �
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No � Is the Sampled Area �
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO �
within a Wetland? Yes � No �
Remarks:
Sample point not in wetland.
Hydrology
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondarv Indicators (minimum of two reouiredl
Primarv Indicators (minimum of one reauired; check all that aaplv) ❑ Sur�ace Soii Cracks (s6)
❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ True Aquatic Plants (B14) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) ❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Saturation (A3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) ❑ Moss Trim Lines (616)
❑ Water Marks (Bl) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) ❑ Dry Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ❑ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift deposits (B3) ❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (Dl)
❑ Iron Deposits (BS) ❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves (B9) ❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
❑ Aquatic Fauna (B13) ❑ FAC-neutral Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Y25 � NO � Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes � NO � Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO 0
includes ca illa frin e Yes � No � Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Hydrology does not meet wetland criteria.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
Dominant Sampling Point: WC UP
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
�. Festuca arundinacea
2, Taraxacum officinale
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Species?
Absolute Rel.Strat. Indicator pominance Test worksheet:
% COVCI' Cnver S�tUS
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation meets wetland criteria
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 = Total Cover
95 �❑ 95.0% FAC
5 ❑ 5.0% FACU
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
100 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across AIl Strata: 1 (B)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0°/a (A/g)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiqlv bv:
OBL species p x 1= p
FACW Sp2C125 � X 2= �
FaC species 95 x 3= 285
FACU species 5 x 4= Z�
UPL species � x 5= �
column Totals: 100 CA) 305 �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.050
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
❑d Dominance Test is > 50%
❑ Prevalence Index is _<3.0 1
❑ Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be uresent, unless disturbed or oroblematic.
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m) tall.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft(1 m)
in height.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegeta?on Ye5 � NO �
Present. �
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not d�ned by FWS.
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Soil
Sampling Point: WC UP
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
linchesl Color (moistl % Color (moist) "/o Tvne 1 Locz Texture Remarks
0-12 lOYR 4/3 50 lOYR 3/2 50 M Silty Clay Loam
1Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
zLocation: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
❑ Histosol (AS) ❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Polyvalue Below SurFace (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
❑ Black Histic (A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑ Stratified Layers (AS) ❑ Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A31) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
❑ Sandy Muck Mineral (Sl) (LRR N, ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑ Umbric Surface (F33) (MLRA 136, 122)
❑ Sandy Redox (SS) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil does not meet wetland criteria.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3:
❑ 2 cm Muck (ASO) (MLRA 147)
❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No �
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: U-5770 City/County: Randolph Sampling Date: 16-Feb-17
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WC WET
Investigator(s): E. Black, J. Mathis Section, Township, Range: S T R
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Undulating Local relief (concave, conve�c, none): concave Slope: 0.0% � 0.0 °
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P �-at.: 35.901108 Long.: -79.947261 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: ApB - Appling fine sandy loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes NWI classification: PEM
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes � No � (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No �
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes � NO �
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No � Is the Sampled Area �
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO �
within a Wetland? Yes � No �
Remarks:
Sample point in wetland.
Hydrology
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondarv Indicators (minimum of two reouiredl
Primarv Indicators (minimum of one reauired; check all that aaplv) ❑ Sur�ace Soii Cracks (s6)
❑� Surface Water (Al) ❑ True Aquatic Plants (B14) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
� High Water Table (A2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) ❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑� Saturation (A3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) ❑ Moss Trim Lines (616)
❑ Water Marks (Bl) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) ❑ Dry Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ❑ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift deposits (B3) ❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (Dl)
❑ Iron Deposits (BS) ❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves (B9) ❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
❑ Aquatic Fauna (B13) �❑ FAC-neutral Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Y25 � NO � Depth (inches): 2.5
Water Table Present? Yes � NO � Depth (inches): 0
Saturation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO 0
(includes ca illa frin e Yes � No � Depth (inches): 0
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Hydrology meets wetland criteria.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
Dominant Sampling Point: WC WET
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 5' )
� , ]uncus effusus
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Species?
Absolute Rel.Strat. Indicator pominance Test worksheet:
% COVCI' Cnver S�tUS
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation meets wetland criteria
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�io
0 = TotalCover
90 �❑ 100.0% OBL
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
90 = TotalCover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across AIl Strata: 1 (B)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0°/a (A/g)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiqlv bv:
oe� species 9p x 1= gp
FACW Sp2C125 � X 2= �
FaC species 0 x 3= 0
FACU species � x 4= �
UPL species � x 5= �
column Totals: 90 CA) 90 �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A = 1.000
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑d Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
❑d Dominance Test is > 50%
❑d Prevalence Index is _<3.0 1
❑ Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be uresent, unless disturbed or oroblematic.
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m) tall.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft(1 m)
in height.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegeta?on Ye5 � NO �
Present. �
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not d�ned by FWS.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

Soil
Sampling Point: WC WET
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
linchesl Color (moistl % Color (moist) "/o Tvne 1 Locz Texture Remarks
0-12 lOYR 6/2 90 lOYR 5/8 10 C M Sandy Clay
1Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
zLocation: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
❑ Histosol (AS) ❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Polyvalue Below SurFace (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
❑ Black Histic (A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑ Stratified Layers (AS) ❑d Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A31) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
❑ Sandy Muck Mineral (Sl) (LRR N, ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑ Umbric Surface (F33) (MLRA 136, 122)
❑ Sandy Redox (SS) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil meets wetland criteria.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3:
❑ 2 cm Muck (ASO) (MLRA 147)
❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No �
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WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name u-s��o
COunty Randolph
Name of evaivator E. Biack
Wetland location
on pond or lake
on perennial stream
on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
✓ Ot}ICC drainage feature
Wetland C
Nearest Road Raod eiod
Wetland area 000a acres Wetland width �� feet
$OI� S01'18S: Appling sandy loam 2-6°k slopes
II predominantly organic - humus, muck, or
peat
�✓ predominantly mineral - non-sandy
n predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
n steep topography
n ditched or channelized
n total wetland width > 100 feet
Wetland type (select one)�
� Bottomland hardwood forest
Headwater forest
Swamp forest
Wet flat
Pocosin
Bog forest
Date znsizon
Adjacentland use
(within %2 mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
✓ forested/natural vegetation 5 %
✓ agriculture, urban/suburban 45 %
✓ impervious surface 55 %
Dominant vegetation
( j � Juncus effusus
�2)
(3)
Flooding and wetness
n semipermanently to permanently flooded or
inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
✓ intermittently flooded or temporary surface water
n no evidence of flooding or surface water
(� Pine savanna
�Freshwater marsh
Bog/fen
� Ephemeral wetland
� Carolina bay
� Other:
' The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
R Water storage t x 4.00 = a�
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization o x 4.00 = p� �'�'etland
T Pollutant removal i rating
x 5.00 = 5�
I Wildlife habitat o 13
x 2.00 = 0�
N Aquatic life value � x 4.00 = 4�
G Recreation/Education o x 1.00 = 00
** Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and > 10% nonpoint source disturbance within '/: mile upstream, upslope, or radius

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: U-5770 City/County: Randolph Sampling Date: 16-Feb-17
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WD UP
Investigator(s): E. Black, J. Mathis Section, Township, Range: S T R
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Undulating Local relief (concave, conve�c, none): concave Slope: 0.0% � 0.0 °
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P �-at.: 35.902726 �ong.: -79.952946 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: WtB-WynOtt-EnOn COmplex 2-8% SlOpes NWI classification: NOne
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes � No � (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No �
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes � NO �
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No � Is the Sampled Area �
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO �
within a Wetland? Yes � No �
Remarks:
Sample point not in wetland.
Hydrology
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondarv Indicators (minimum of two reouiredl
Primarv Indicators (minimum of one reauired; check all that aaplv) ❑ Sur�ace Soii Cracks (s6)
❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ True Aquatic Plants (B14) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) ❑ Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Saturation (A3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) ❑ Moss Trim Lines (616)
❑ Water Marks (Bl) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) ❑ Dry Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ❑ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift deposits (B3) ❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (Dl)
❑ Iron Deposits (BS) ❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves (B9) ❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
❑ Aquatic Fauna (B13) ❑ FAC-neutral Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Y25 � NO � Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes � NO � Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO 0
(includes ca illa frin e Yes � No � Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Hydrology greater 12 inches; Hydrology does not meet wetland criteria.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
Dominant Sampling Point: WD UP
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
�. Festuca arundinacea
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Species?
Absolute Rel.Strat. Indicator pominance Test worksheet:
% COVCI' Cnver S�tUS
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation meets wetland criteria
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�io
0 = TotalCover
99 �❑ 100.0% FAC
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
99 = TotalCover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across AIl Strata: 1 (B)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0°/a (A/g)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiqlv bv:
OBL species p x 1= p
FACW Sp2C125 � X 2= �
FaC species 99 x 3= 297
FACU species � x 4= �
UPL species � x 5= �
column Totals: 99 CA) 297 �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.000
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑ Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
❑d Dominance Test is > 50%
❑d Prevalence Index is _<3.0 1
❑ Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be uresent, unless disturbed or oroblematic.
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m) tall.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft(1 m)
in height.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegeta?on Ye5 � NO �
Present. �
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not d�ned by FWS.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

Soil
Sampling Point: WD UP
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
linchesl Color (moistl % Color (moist) "/o Tvne 1 Locz Texture Remarks
0-12 7.SYR 5/2 90 7.SYR 5/8 10 C M Clay Loam
1Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
zLocation: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
❑ Histosol (AS) ❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Polyvalue Below SurFace (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
❑ Black Histic (A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑ Stratified Layers (AS) ❑d Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A31) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
❑ Sandy Muck Mineral (Sl) (LRR N, ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑ Umbric Surface (F33) (MLRA 136, 122)
❑ Sandy Redox (SS) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil meets wetland criteria.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3:
❑ 2 cm Muck (ASO) (MLRA 147)
❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No �
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM - Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region
Project/Site: U-5770 City/County: Randolph Sampling Date: 16-Feb-17
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WD WET
Investigator(s): E. Black, J. Mathis Section, Township, Range: S T R
Landform (hillslope, terrace, etc.): Undulating Local relief (concave, conve�c, none): concave Slope: 0.0% � 0.0 °
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P �-at.: 35.90271 Long.: -79.952947 Datum:
Soil Map Unit Name: WtB-Wynott-Enon Complex 2-8% slopes NWI classification: PEM
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes � No � (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes � No �
Are Vegetation ❑ , Soil ❑ , or Hydrology ❑ naturally problematic? (If needed, explain any answers in Remarks.)
Summary of Findings - Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transects, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes � NO �
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No � Is the Sampled Area �
Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO �
within a Wetland? Yes � No �
Remarks:
Sample point in wetland.
Hydrology
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondarv Indicators (minimum of two reouiredl
Primarv Indicators (minimum of one reauired; check all that aaplv) ❑ Sur�ace Soii Cracks (s6)
❑ Surface Water (Al) ❑ True Aquatic Plants (B14) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (B8)
❑ High Water Table (A2) ❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl) ❑� Drainage Patterns (B10)
❑ Saturation (A3) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots (C3) ❑ Moss Trim Lines (616)
❑ Water Marks (Bl) ❑ Presence of Reduced Iron (C4) ❑ Dry Season Water Table (C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits (B2) ❑ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6) ❑ Cra�sh Burrows (C8)
❑ Drift deposits (B3) ❑ Thin Muck Surface (C7) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust (B4) ❑ Other (Explain in Remarks) ❑ Stunted or Stressed Plants (Dl)
❑ Iron Deposits (BS) ❑ Geomorphic Position (D2)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (B7) ❑ Shallow Aquitard (D3)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves (B9) ❑ Microtopographic Relief (D4)
❑ Aquatic Fauna (B13) �❑ FAC-neutral Test (DS)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Y25 � NO � Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes � NO � Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Wetland Hydrology Present? Y25 � NO 0
includes ca illa frin e Yes � No � Depth (inches):
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
Hydrology meets wetland criteria.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Five/Four Strata)- Use scientific names of plants.
Dominant Sampling Point: WD WET
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Sapling-Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
� , ]uncus effusus
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
$.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Species?
Absolute Rel.Strat. Indicator pominance Test worksheet:
% COVCI' Cnver S�tUS
Remarks: (Include photo numbers here or on a separate sheet.)
Vegetation meets wetland criteria
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�ro
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�io
0 = TotalCover
30 �❑ 100.0% OBL
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�io
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
30 = TotalCover
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
o ❑ o.o�ro
0 ❑ 0.0%
0 = Total Cover
Number of Dominant Species
That are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 1 (A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across AIl Strata: 1 (B)
Percent of dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0°/a (A/g)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiqlv bv:
oe� species 30 X 1= 30
FACW Sp2C125 � X 2= �
FaC species 0 x 3= 0
FACU species � x 4= �
UPL species � x 5= �
column Totals: 30 CA) 30 �g�
Prevalence Index = B/A = 1.000
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
❑d Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
❑d Dominance Test is > 50%
❑d Prevalence Index is _<3.0 1
❑ Morphological Adaptations 1 (Provide supporting
data in Remarks or on a separate sheet)
❑ Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation 1 (Explain)
1 Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be uresent, unless disturbed or oroblematic.
Definition of Vegetation Strata:
Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in.
(7.6 cm) or more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless
of height.
Sapling/shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding
vines, less than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m) tall.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
regardless of size, and all other plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines greater than 3.28 ft
in height.
Five Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding woody vines, approximately 20
ft(6 m) or more in height and 3 in. (7.6 cm) or larger in
diameter at breast height (DBH).
Sapling stratum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 20 ft(6 m) or more in height and less than
3 in. (7.6 cm) DBH.
Shrub stretum - Consists of woody plants, excluding woody
vines, approximately 3 to 20 ft(1 to 6 m) in height.
Herb stratum - Consists of all herbaceous (non-woody) plants,
including herbaceous vines, regardless of size, and woody
species, except woody vines, less than approximately 3 ft(1 m)
in height.
Woody vines - Consists of all woody vines, regardless of
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegeta?on Ye5 � NO �
Present. �
*Indicator suffix = National status or professional decision assigned because Regional status not d�ned by FWS.
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

Soil
Sampling Point: WD WET
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
linchesl Color (moistl % Color (moist) "/o Tvne 1 Locz Texture Remarks
0-12 7.SYR 5/2 90 7.SYR 5/8 10 C M Clay Loam
1Type: C=Concentration. D=Depletion. RM=Reduced Matrix, CS=Covered or Coated Sand Grains
Hydric Soil Indicators:
zLocation: PL=Pore Lining. M=Matrix
❑ Histosol (AS) ❑ Dark Surface (S7)
❑ Histic Epipedon (A2) ❑ Polyvalue Below SurFace (S8) (MLRA 147,148)
❑ Black Histic (A3) ❑ Thin Dark Surface (S9) (MLRA 147, 148)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
❑ Stratified Layers (AS) ❑d Depleted Matrix (F3)
❑ 2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR N) ❑ Redox Dark Surface (F6)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface (A31) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
❑ Thick Dark Surface (Al2) ❑ Redox Depressions (F8)
❑ Sandy Muck Mineral (Sl) (LRR N, ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR N,
MLRA 147, 148) MLRA 136)
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) ❑ Umbric Surface (F33) (MLRA 136, 122)
❑ Sandy Redox (SS) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 148)
❑ Stripped Matrix (S6) ❑ Red Parent Material (F21) (MLRA 127, 147)
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Remarks:
Soil meets wetland criteria.
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils 3:
❑ 2 cm Muck (ASO) (MLRA 147)
❑ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
(MLRA 147,148)
❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19)
(MLRA 136, 147)
❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface (TF12)
❑ Other (Explain in Remarks)
3 Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
wetland hydrology must be present,
unless disturbed or problematic.
Hydric Soil Present? Yes � No �
US Army Corps of Engineers Eastern Mountains and Piedmont - Version 2.0

WETLAND RATING WORKSHEET Fourth Version
Project Name u-e��o
COU171y Randolph
Name of evaluator E. Black
Wetland location
❑ on pond or lake
II on perennial stream
�on intermittent stream
within interstream divide
✓ other: drainage teature
Nearest Road S. Main Streel
Wetland area oo� acres Wetland width ��
SOII Se1'1¢S: WYnott-enon complex 2-8% slopes
II predominantly organic - humus, muck, or
peat
�✓ predominantly mineral- non-sandy
Il predominantly sandy
Hydraulic factors
n steep topography
n ditched or channelized
n total wetland width >] 00 feet
Wetland type (select one)�
O Bottomland hardwood forest
� Headwater forest
Q Swamp forest
Q Wet flat
o Pocosin
� Bog forest
Date y�snon
Adjacent land use
(within %z mile upstream, upslope, or radius)
✓ forested/natural vegetation 5 %
✓ agriculture, urban/suburban 45 %
✓ impervious surface 55 %
Dominant vegetation
�] � Juncus eftusus
�Z)
(3)
Wetland D
feet
Flooding and wetness
n semipermanently to permanently flooded or
inundated
seasonally flooded or inundated
✓ intermittently flooded or temporary surface water
n no evidence of flooding or surface water
� Pine savanna
O Freshwater marsh
(> Bog/fen
� Ephemeral wetland
� Carolina bay
� Other:
� The rating system cannot be applied to salt or brackish marshes or stream channels
x W ater storage
x 4.00 =
A Bank/Shoreline stabilization o x 4.00 = p� �'etland
T Pollutant removal i rating
`� x 5.00 = 5�
I Wildlife habitat o 13
x 2.00 = 00
N Aquatic life value � x 4.00 = 4�
G Recreation/Education o x 1.00 = 0�
** Add 1 point if in sensitive watershed and >10% nonpoint source disturbance within %z mile upstream, upslope, or radius

Appendix D
Qualifications of Contributors
March 2017

Investigator:
Education:
Experience:
Responsibilities:
Kim Hamlin
M.S. Natural Resources, 2011
Project Scientist, SEPI Engineering, 2012-2016
Wetland and stream delineations, natural communities assessment,
T&E species assessment, and document preparation
March 2017