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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA rn'nw t`

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY LYNDO TIPPETT
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
May 13, 2008

Mr. Eric Alysmeyer
Army Corps of Engineers
Regional Field Office
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
SUBJECT: Request for Jurisdictional Determination for the proposed
Widening of SR 2028 (T.W. Alexander Drive) from Cornwallis Road to
NC 147 in Durham County, Federal Project No. STP-2028(1), State
Project No. 8.2352701, WBS No. 34916.1.1, T.I.P U-3309 A.

Dear Mr. Alsmeyer:

The Natural Environment Unit has completed the delineation of "Waters of the United States," for
the above referenced project for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). A
site visit was held with you on June 9, 2003 to look at the Unnamed tributary to Northeast Creek
(UT 2) and decide mitigation. Since this time, a second feature has been located, UT 3 to
Northeast Creek, and is thought to be an intermittent stream. I would like to schedule a site visit
to re-verify UT 2 since the verification will be 5 years old in June and to verify the jurisdictional
status of the new stream, UT 3. Stream mitigation was not required for UT 2 and will need to be
determined for UT 3.
l have included with this letter the a copy of the North Carolina Department of Water Quality
Stream Forms and the United States Army Corps of Engineers Stream Forms for the two
intermittent streams (UT 2 and 3). 1 have also included one Rapanos form that covers both
streams due to UT 2 and 3 connecting with Northeast Creek.
The Natural Environment Unit will be seeking a permit for this project soon and would like to
request the jurisdictional determination for the two streams and mitigation requirements. If you
have any questions, please contact Deanna Riffey [phone].

Si erely,
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MAILING ADDRESS: " l• NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TELEPHONE: [phone] Or 2728 CAPITAL BLVD. SUITE 240
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 919-715-1335 RALEIGH NC 27604
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT UNIT
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER FAX: [phone]
RALEIGH NC 27699-1598
WEBSITE: WWW.NCDOT.ORG

APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
This form should be completed by following the instructions provided in Section IV of the JD Form Instructional Guidebook.

SECTION I: BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (JD):
B. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER: U-3309 A

C. PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION: UT2 & 3 to Northeast Creek
State:NC County/parish/borough: Durham City: Durham
Center coordinates of site (]at/long in degree decimal format): Lat. 35.92° N, Long. -78.87° W.
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Northeast Creek
Name of nearest Traditional Navigable Water (TN W) into which the aquatic resource flows: Jordan Lake
Name of watershed or Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC): 03030002
0 Check if map/diagram of review area and/or potential jurisdictional areas is/are available upon request.
Check if other sites (e.g., offsite mitigation sites, disposal sites, etc...) are associated with this action and are recorded on a
different JD form.
D. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
Field Determination. Date(s):
SECTION 11: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
A. RHA SECTION 10 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There Are no "navigahle waters of the U.S." within Rivers and Harbors Act (RHA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 329) in the
review area. [Required]
Waters subject to the ebb and flow of the tide.
Waters are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce.
Explain:
B. CWA SECTION 404 DETERMINATION OF JURISDICTION.
There Are "waters of the U.S." within Clean Water Act (CWA) jurisdiction (as defined by 33 CFR part 328) in the review area. [Required)
1. Waters of the U.S.
a. Indicate presence of waters of U.S. in review area (check all that apply): t
TNWs, including territorial seas
Wetlands adjacent to TNWs
S Relatively permanent waters (RPWs) that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands adjacent to but not directly abutting RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Wetlands adjacent to non-RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs
Impoundments of jurisdictional waters
Isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, including isolated wetlands
b. Identify (estimate) size of waters of the U.S. in the review area:
Non-wetland waters: 1000 linear feet: 1-2 width (ft) and/or acres.
Wetlands: acres.
c. Limits (boundaries) of jurisdiction based on: Established by OHWM.
Elevation of established OHWM (if known):
2. Non-regulated waters/wetlands (check if applicable):s
? Potentially jurisdictional waters and/or wetlands were assessed within the review area and detennined to be not jurisdictional.
Explain:
Boxes checked below shall be supported by completing the appropriate sections in Section III below.
' For purposes of this form, an RPW is defined as a tributary that is not a TNW and that typically flows year-round or has continuous flow at least "seasonally"
(e.g., typically 3 months).
Supporting documentation is presented in Section III.F.

(b) General Tributary Characteristics (check all that apply)'
Tributary is: ® Natural
? Artificial (man-made). Explain:
? Manipulated (man-altered). Explain:
Tributary properties with respect to top of bank (estimate):
Average width: 1-2 feet
Average depth: 1 feet
Average side slopes: Vertical (1:1 or less).
primary tributary substrate composition (check all that apply):
® Silts ® Sands ? Concrete
? Cobbles ® Gravel ? Muck
? Bedrock ? Vegetation. Type/% cover:
? Other. Explain:
Tributary condition/stability [e.g., highly eroding, sloughing banks]. Explain: bed and banks with slight erosion, stable.
Presence of run/riffle/pool complexes. Explain: Yes, there are several small riffle pool sequences.
Tributary geometry: Relatively straight
Tributary gradient (approximate average slope): 4 °i.
(c) Flow:
Tributary provides for: Intermittent but not seasonal flow
Estimate average number of flow events in review area/year: Pick List
Describe flow regime:
Other information on duration and volume:
Surface flow is: Discrete and confined. Characteristics:
Subsurface flow: No. Explain findings: No hydric soils and stream stays above ground in project area.
? Dye (or other) test performed:
Tributary has (check all that apply):
® Bed and banks
® OHWMt' (check all indicators that apply):
® clear, natural line impressed on the bank ? the presence of litter and debris
? changes in the character of soil ? destruction of terrestrial vegetation
? shelving ® the presence of wrack line
? vegetation matted down, bent, or absent ® sediment sorting
? leaf litter disturbed or washed away ? scour
? sediment deposition ? multiple observed or predicted flow events
? water staining ? abrupt change in plant community
? other (list):
E] Discontinuous OHWM.' Explain:
If factors other than the OHWM were used to detennine lateral extent of CWA jurisdiction (check all that apply):
? High Tide Line indicated by: ? Mean High Water Mark indicated by:
? oil or scum line along shore objects ? survey to available datum;
? tine shell or debris deposits (foreshore) ? physical markings;
? physical markings/characteristics E] vegetation lines/changes in vegetation types.
E] tidal gauges
? other (list):
(iii) Chemical Characteristics:
Characterize tributary (e.g., water color is clear, discolored, oily film; water quality; general watershed characteristics, etc.).
Explain: UT 3 flows through a some wooded and beside of roadway. Water is clear and flow is medium.
Identify specific pollutants, if known:
°A natural or man-made discontinuity in the OHWM does not necessarily sever,jurisdiction (e.g., where the stream temporarily flows underground, or where
the OHWM has been removed by development or agricultural practices). Where there is a break in the OH WM that is unrelated to the waterbody's flow
regime (e.g., flow over a rock outcrop or through a culvert), the agencies will look liar indicators of flow above and below the break.
'Ibid.

For each wetland, specify the following:

Directly abuts'? (YIN) Size (in acres) Directly abuts? (YN Size (in acres)

Summarize overall biological, chemical and physical functions being performed:

C. SIGNIFICANT NEXUS DETERMINATION

A significant nexus analysis will assess the flow characteristics and functions of the tributary itself and the functions performed
by any wetlands adjacent to the tributary to determine if they significantly affect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity
of a TNW. For each of the following situations, a significant nexus exists if the tributary, in combination with all of its adjacent
wetlands, has more than a speculative or insubstantial effect on the chemical, physical and/or biological integrity of a TNW.
Considerations when evaluating significant nexus include, but are not limited to the volume, duration, and frequency of the flow
of water in the tributary and its proximity to a TNW, and the functions performed by the tributary and all its adjacent
wetlands. It is not appropriate to determine significant nexus based solely on any specific threshold of distance (e.g. between a
tributary and its adjacent wetland or between a tributary and the TNW). Similarly, the fact an adjacent wetland lies within or
outside of a floodplain is not solely determinative of significant nexus.
Draw connections between the features documented and the effects on the TNW, as identified in the Rapanos Guidance and
discussed in the Instructional Guidebook. Factors to consider include, for example:
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to carry pollutants or flood waters to
TNWs, or to reduce the amount of pollutants or flood waters reaching a TNW?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), provide habitat and lifecycle support functions for fish and
other species, such as feeding, nesting, spawning, or rearing young for species that are present in the TNW?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have the capacity to transfer nutrients and organic carbon that
support downstream foodwebs?
• Does the tributary, in combination with its adjacent wetlands (if any), have other relationships to the physical, chemical, or
biological integrity of the TNW?
Note: the above list of considerations is not inclusive and other functions observed or known to occur should be documented
below-
1. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW that has no adjacent wetlands and flows directly or indirectly into TNWs. Explain
findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary itself, then go to Section IILD:
2. Significant nexus findings for non-RPW and its adjacent wetlands, where the non-RPW flows directly or indirectly into
TNWs. Explain findings of presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its
adjacent wetlands, then go to Section III.D:
3. Significant nexus findings for wetlands adjacent to an RPW but that do not directly abut the RPW. Explain findings of
presence or absence of significant nexus below, based on the tributary in combination with all of its adjacent wetlands, then go to
Section 111.1):
D. DETERMINATIONS OF JURISDICTIONAL FINDINGS. THE SUBJECT WATERS/WETLANDS ARE (CHECK ALL
THAT APPLY):
1. TNWs and Adjacent Wetlands. Check all that apply and provide size estimates in review area:
TNWs: linear feet width (ft), Or, acres.
? Wetlands adjacent to TNWs: acres.
2. RPWs that flow directly or indirectly into TNWs.
® Tributaries of TNWs where tributaries typically flow year-round are jurisdictional. Provide data and rationale indicating that
tributary is perennial: Intermittent stream. Stream characteristics support this decision..
? Tributaries of TNW where tributaries have continuous flow "seasonally" (e.g., typically three months each year) are
jurisdictional. Data supporting this conclusion is provided at Section 111.6. Provide rationale indicating that tributary flows
seasonally:

Provide estimates for jurisdictional waters in the review area (check all that apply):
Tributary waters: linear feet width (tt).
Other non-wetland waters: acres.
Identity type(s) of waters:
? Wetlands: acres.
F. NON-JURISDICTIONAL WATERS, INCLUDING WETLANDS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
? If potential wetlands were assessed within the review area, these areas did not meet the criteria in the 1987 Corps of Engineers
Wetland Delineation Manual and/or appropriate Regional Supplements.
Review area included isolated waters with no substantial nexus to interstate (or foreign) commerce.
? Prior to the Jan 2001 Supreme Court decision in "SWANCC," the review area would have been regulated based solely on the
"Migratory Bird Rule" (MBR).
Waters do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such a finding is required for jurisdiction. Explain:
Other: (explain, if not covered above):
Provide acreage estimates for non jurisdictional waters in the review area, where the sole potential basis of jurisdiction is the MBR
factors (i.e., presence of migratory birds, presence of endangered species, use of water for irrigated agriculture), using best professional
judgment (check all that apply):
Non-wetland waters (i.e., rivers, streams): linear feet width (ft).
Lakes/ponds: acres.
Other non-wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource:
Wetlands: acres.
Provide acreage estimates for non jurisdictional waters in the review area that do not meet the "Significant Nexus" standard, where such
a finding is required forjurisdiction (check all that apply):
Non-wetland waters (i.e., rivers, streams): linear feet, width (ft).
Lakes/ponds: acres.
Other non-wetland waters: acres. List type of aquatic resource:
n Wetlands: acres.
SECTION IV: DATA SOURCES.
A. SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for JD (check all that apply - checked items shall be included in case file and, where checked
and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant:
Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the applicant/consultant.
? Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
? Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report.
Data sheets prepared by the Corps:
Corps navigable waters' study:
? U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas:
? USGS NHD data.
? USGS 8 and 12 digit HUC maps.
? U.S. Geological Survey map(s). Cite scale & quad name:
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey. Citation:
? National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
FEMA/FIRM maps:
? 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
? Photographs: ? Aerial (Name & Date):
or ? Other (Name & Date):
? Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
? Applicable/supporting case law:
Applicable/supporting scientific literature:
Other information (please specify):
B. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO SUPPORT JD:

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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1

Date: h ) Project: 33d f Latitude: 4.
Evaluator: - Site: ongitude:

Total Points: Other r±.
Stream is at /east intermittent County:
if z 19 or erennial if z 30 e.g. Quad Name: 1 ` e e i ~y
/ ~~I nl 'LI i, ~1 ail }W u.r ~L; Af 11 II1~IA. Geomorphology (Subtotal = ( ) ~il,iil 6~gbsent iWeaklll~,~;~1~ ~r~ I,; Offilloderate~i~ilrl,`Ij~~~I I„5trngIIIIIL li!
1a. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 q
2. Sinuosity 0 1_31 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 2~ 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 n 2 3
5. Active/relic floodplain (W 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2' 3
7. Braided channel ,,01 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 -1.12 3
9 0 Natural levees 0_. 1 2 3
10. Headcuts ;0. 1 2 3
11. Grade controls ~0_ 0.5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1, ' 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented No = 0 Yes = 3
evidence.
a Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = /
14. Groundwater flow/discharge 0 1 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or 0 1 2 3
Water in channel - d or growing season
16. Leaflitter 1.5 ' 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 0.5 ~L 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0.5 1, 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No 0~; Yes = 1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal = 1 0 )
20". Fibrous roots in channel "3 2 1 0
21 . Rooted plants in channel 3' 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 0' 1 2 3
24. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteriatfungus. 0 0.5 1 1.5
29'. Wetland plants in streambed FAG = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Other ='0,
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.
Sketch:
Notes: (use back side of this form for additional notes.)

USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
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Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: `
1. Applicant's name: 2. Evaluator's name: y . ` -°A,
3. Date of evaluation: -5/41 4. Time of evaluation:

5. Name of stream: , , loi,--k rO 6. River basin:
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7. Approximate drainage area:! 8. Stream order: .
9. Length of reach evaluated: DO 10. County: [ r" ' ct
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any):
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Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 3 a? .1 - Longitude (ex. -77.556611):
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Method location determined (circle): GPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Oth ALA,-

13. Location of reach under evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location): a~° 5 }e?rf$
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14. Proposed channel work (if any):vv~F
15. Recent weather conditions: ti,2 u n r lt ~ ~
16. Site conditions at time of visit: APl Pr
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat
-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES 4 If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YES NO20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: Residential r1f % Commercial Industrial Agricultural
-70 % Forested Cleared / Logged % Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: 141 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): (moo
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) )r Gentle (2 to 4%) -Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous _Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality. Q
Total Score (from reverse): ! Comments:
Evaluator's Signature Date S// g 0
This channel evaluation form is intended o e used 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.
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STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
1 Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream 05 0-4 0-5
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flaw = max points)
2 Evidence of past human alteration 0-6 0-5 0-5
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points)
3 Riparian zone
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-5
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
0-5 0-4 0-4
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points)
5 Groundwater discharge
(no discharge = 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-4
6 Presence of adjacent floodplain 0- 4 0 4 0- 2
(no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points)
Entrenchment / floodplain access
(deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-2
8 Presence of adjacent wetlands
(no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 0 - 6 0 - 4 0 - 2 0
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander = max points)
10 Sediment input
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4
Size & diversity of channel bed substrate
11 (fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points) NA* 0 4 0 - 5 12
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) 0 - 5 0 - 5 0 - 5 q
14 Root depth and density on banks
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-5
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production
15
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(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes
(no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points) 0-3 0-5 0-6
17 Q Habitat complexity 0-6 0-6 0-6
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
18 Canopy coverage over streambed 0-5 0 - 5 0-5
x (no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points)
19 Substrate embeddedness NA* 0 4 0- 4 J
(deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max)
20 Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4) ,h
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-5 0-5 V'
21 Presence of amphibians
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-4
22 Presence of fish
q (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) 0 - 4 0 - 4 0 - 4
23 Evidence of wildlife use
(no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5 0
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page)
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality - Stream Identification Form; Version 3.1

Date: 5'// Project: A- Latitude:
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Evaluator. Site: -7`"tla Longitude:
Total Points: Other
Stream is at least intermittent l I County: C4 r-AU e.g. Quad Name:
if z 19 or perennial if z 30 .~VV
A. Geomor hofo (Subtotal !Weakl'+l'I+IVd~ {I!IN~lloderatehl°1; 11i{{;"„5tron
= ~i
18. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity 0 2 3
3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequence 0 1 3
4. Soil texture or stream substrate sorting 0 1 3
5. Active/relic floodplain 0 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 2 3
7. Braided channel ( 1 2 3
8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
9 a Natural levees 0 1 2 3
10. Headcuts 1 2 3
11. Grade controls 0 .5 1 1.5
12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 l~ 1.5
13. Second or greater order channel on existing
USGS or NRCS map or other documented No Yes = 3
evidence.
a Man-made ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal =
14. Groundwater flow/discharge Cb) 1 2 3
15. Water in channel and > 48 hrs since rain, or 0 1 2 3
Water in channel - d or growing season
16. Leaflitter 1.5 1 0.5 0
17. Sediment on plants or debris 0 1 1.5
18. Organic debris lines or piles (Wrack lines) 0 0. 1 1.5
19. Hydric soils (redoximorphic features) present? No 0 Yes =1.5
C. Biology (Subtotal = )
20 . Fibrous roots in channel 114 2 1 0
21". Rooted plants in channel 2 1 0
22. Crayfish 0.5 1 1.5
23. Bivalves 1 2 3
24. Fish 0.5 1 1.5
25. Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
26. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance) 0.5 1 1.5
27. Filamentous algae; periphyton 1 2 3
28. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus. IG/ 0.5 1 1.wro 29 . Wetland plants in streambed FAC = 0.5; FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 SAV = 2.0; Othe/
Items 20 and 21 focus on the presence of upland plants, Item 29 focuses on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants. ~0fn~IlS
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USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map)

M STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
Provide the following information for the stream reach under assessment: _J 7
1. Applicant's name: NC WT 2. Evaluator's name: Y 15 i~
3. Date of evaluation: J1/,3 10- $ 4. Time of evaluation: ~AA

5. Name of stream: U72'.) ~U 11414od4 Ctprk 6. River basin: G ri0a a^
7. Approximate drainage area: 5 9~, y~ CACye
8. Stream order:
9. Length of reach evaluated: / 02 3 rT- 10. County: r Gf rki
11. Site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees. 12. Subdivision name (if any): ~7 )
Latitude (ex. 34.872312): 3's" / Longitude (ex. -77.556611): - ! f
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): ,Sfr~an,
,s SsUfG, ~~,~J~~on~ tecl~nol?hr~o' - Alprkt off' 4riiwollvs rd-(s (4p, Jew TO AIfx 1112
14. Proposed channel work (if any):
15. Recent weather conditions: OV.Qt ~ 4tp L 4;fr o- CU?h /'S
16. Site conditions at time of visit: SUAr? n
17. Identify any special waterway classifications known: -Section 10 -Tidal Waters -Essential Fisheries Habitat

-Trout Waters -Outstanding Resource Waters Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
18. Is there a pond or lake located upstream of the evaluation point? YES (9 If yes, estimate the water surface area:
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? YE NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey?' YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: Residential Commercial % Industrial Agricultural

Forested Cleared / Logged Other ( )
22. Bankfull width:3-4 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): -02
24. Channel slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) -Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (>10%)
25. Channel sinuosity: Straight -Occasional bends -Frequent meander -Very sinuous -Braided channel
Instructions for completion of worksheet (located on page 2): Begin by determining the most appropriate ecoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ecoregion. Assign points
to each characteristic within the range shown for the ecoregion. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
characteristics identified in the worksheet. Scores should reflect an overall assessment of the stream reach under evaluation. If a
characteristic cannot be evaluated due to site or weather conditions, enter 0 in the scoring box and provide an explanation in the
comment section. Where there are obvious changes in the character of a stream under review (e.g., the stream flows from a pasture
into a forest), the stream may be divided into smaller reaches that display more continuity, and a separate form used to evaluate each
reach. The total score assigned to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 representing a stream of the
highest quality. n
Total Score (from reverse): Comments: &61"y //,7

t + . , (f~~ r,' f
Evaluator's Signature Date
f?This channel evaluation form is intended tobe used 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.
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STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

# CHARACTERISTICS ECOREGION POINT RANGE SCORE
Coastal Piedmont Mountain
I Presence of flow / persistent pools in stream
(no flow or saturation = 0; strong flow = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-5
2 Evidence of past human alteration
(extensive alteration = 0; no alteration = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5
3 Riparian zone
(no buffer = 0; contiguous, wide buffer = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-5
4 Evidence of nutrient or chemical discharges
(extensive discharges = 0; no discharges = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4
3
a Groundwater discharge
5 (no discharge= 0; springs, seeps, wetlands, etc. = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-4 Presence of adjacent floodplain
a
6 (no floodplain = 0; extensive floodplain = max points) 0-4 0-4 0-2
Entrenchment / floodplain access
a" (deeply entrenched = 0; frequent flooding = max points) 0 - 5 0 -4 0 - 2
Presence of adjacent wetlands
8 (no wetlands = 0; large adjacent wetlands = max points) 0-6 0-4 0-2
9 Channel sinuosity 0-5 0-4 0-3
(extensive channelization = 0; natural meander =max points)
10 Sediment input
(extensive deposition= 0; little or no sediment = max points) 0-5 0-4 0-4
I 1 Size & diversity of channel bed substrate NA* 0-4 0-5
(fine, homogenous = 0; large, diverse sizes = max points)
12 Evidence of channel incision or widening 0-5 0-4 0-5
(deeply incised = 0; stable bed & banks = max points)
13 Presence of major bank failures
(severe erosion = 0; no erosion, stable banks = max points) 0-5 0-5 0-5
Root depth and density on banks
14
(no visible roots = 0; dense roots throughout = max points) 0-3 0-4 0-5
Impact by agriculture, livestock, or timber production /
15 0-5 0-4 0-5
(substantial impact =0; no evidence = max points)
16 Presence of riffle-pool/ripple-pool complexes 0-3 0-5 0-6 (no riffles/ripples or pools = 0; well-developed = max points)
eZ Habitat complexity
E„ 17 0-6 0-6 0-6 'j
(little or no habitat = 0; frequent, varied habitats = max points)
Canopy coverage over streambed
18 0-5 0-5 0-5
(no shading vegetation = 0; continuous canopy = max points) T
Substrate embeddedness
19 (deeply embedded = 0; loose structure = max) NA 0-4 0-4
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Presence of stream invertebrates (see page 4)
~ 20 0-4 0-5 0-5
(no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points)
v 21 Presence of amphibians 0-4 0-4 0-4
O (no evidence = 0; common, numerous types = max points) v
Presence of fish
0-4 0-4 0-4
C 22 no evidence = 0• common, numerous points)
Evidence of wildlife use
23 (no evidence = 0; abundant evidence = max points) 0-6 0-5 0-5
Total Points Possible 100 100 100
TOTAL SCORE (also enter on first page) lie"
* These characteristics are not assessed in coastal streams.
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