20051978 Ver 1_Application_20051027

E'nV Environmental Consulting Services Inc.
3764 Rominger Rd
Banner Elk, NC 28604
October 26, 2005
Ms Cyndi Karoly
NC DENR DWQ
Wetlands 401 Unit
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
RE: Shuford Development
Dear Ms Karloy,
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Transmitted with this letter are 7 copies of the 404/401 permit application for the
referenced project and a check for $475.00 to cover the permit fee. The
application is for a NWP 39 and WQC 3402. The applicant is Shuford
Development, John Sigmon is the contact. E'nV Inc. is the consultant and
alternate contact. Please include me on all project related correspondence.
If you have any questions please contact me at 828-297-6946.
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J n C. Vilas
resident, E'nV Inc.
Cc: Mike Parker
Patrick Warren
John Sigmon
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Office Use Only:
USACE Action ID No.
(If any particular item is not
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DWQ No.
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Form Version May 2002
or "N/A".)
1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project:
X Section 404 Permit ^ Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
^ Section 10 Permit ^ Isolated Wetland Permit from DWQ
X401 Water Quality Certification
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: NWP 39
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here: ^
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed far
mitigation of impacts (verify availability with NCWRP prior to submittal of PCN), complete
section VIII and check here: ^
S. If your project is located in any of North Carolina's twenty coastal counties (listed on page
4), and the project is within a North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Area of
Environmental Concern (see the top of page 2 for further d D'~ ~lk~~~~l-j ~ D
II. Applicant Information l r I ~_ ~~
O C T 2 7 2005
1. Owner/Applicant Information
R -WATER QUALITY
Name: John Sigmon, Dir Property Manag~g~pcTnRUwATERBRANCN
Mailing Address: Shuford Development Inc
PO Box 2228
1985 Tate Blvd_ SE
Hickory, NC 28603
Telephone Number: 828-328-8306 Fax Number: 828-304-8387
E-mail Address:
2. Agent/Consultant Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter
must be attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: John Vilas
Company Affiliation: E'nV Environmental Consulting Services Inc.
Mailing Address: 3764 Rominger Rd
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Telephone Number: 828-297-6946 Fax Number: 828-297-6946
E-mail Address: iohn(a~env-ecs com
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USACE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than I l by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of project: Shuford Development
2. T.LP. Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): 372210258083
4. Location
County: Catawba Nearest Town: Hickory
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.}:_
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): 35deg43'24"N / 81 16'47"W
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application: The
project site is currently undeveloRed and svarse~ v~etated
7. Property size (acres): 8+/- acres
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/soundlocean/lake): Miller Branch
9. River Basin: Catawba River
(Note -this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http~//h2o enr state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
Describe the purpose of the proposed work: The goal of the Shuford Project is to create a
building site for an office warehouse building along_,Tate Blvd in Hickory NC. Two hundred
and sixty five feet of 66"CMP is ~ronosed to route the .project channel. UT-11~ller Branch, from
the existing 60" CMP (under Tate Blvd Zto the toe of the proposed fill slope The vioed area will
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be filled to create a commercial building~nad/narkin~, lot area. Priority I and II restoration is
proposed to mitigatq stream impacts to UT-Miller Branch. Compensatorv stream miti tiga on is
proposed to pick up at the outlet of the proposed 66"CMP and route UT-Miller Branch across the
gentle-sloping valley tving into Miller Branch near the southeastern corner of the site.
10. List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Standard construction
~uiument: track excavator~.backhoe. dump truck.
11. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Urban commercial and industrial.
IV. Prior Project History
If jurisdictional determinations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
No previous U5ACE 404 permits or NCDENR 401 permits have been used to develop this
property
V. Future Project Plans
Are any additional permit requests anticipated for this project in the future? If so, describe the
anticipated work, and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current
application: No additional 404/401 permit requests are anticipated for any planned future
development of this property
VL Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
.evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Wetland Impacts
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100 year Floodphrin**
es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type. of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not lrmrted to: mechanrzed ctearmg, gtadmg, Ilii,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both struch>re and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FIIvIA-~appmved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-35&9616, or
online at httn://www.fema.gov.
*•* List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetlat~, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0 ac
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0 ac
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on map)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before ct Perennial or
Intermittent?
Iease )
Impact Area 1 66"CMP 265 UT-Miller Branch 9.5 ft Perennial
Impact Area 2 FilUchannel plug 20 UT-Miller Branch 9.5 ft Perennial
Impact Area 3 r~est~on 14 UT-Miller Branch 9.5 ft Perennial

" List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both strucbrre and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and n~ loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be i~luded.
•" Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stt+eam into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
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www_usQs.QOV. Several intemet sites also allow duect download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: 299 linear-ft
3. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U. S.
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on )
Type of Impact* Area of
~pa~
(~)
Name of Watetbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
~ ,ocean, etc.)

' List each impact separately and identify tempoimy impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
4. Pond Creation
ff construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ^ uplands ^ stream ^ wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. if applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
The Shuford Proiect is nronosed to create a commercial building in Hickory. NC with minimal
impacts to Jurisdictional Waters of the US. The original gradingplan has been modified to
reduce pined impacts to UT-Miller Branch, a degraded ,perennial channel located in an industrial
watershed (see Shuford Site Photosl. The initial plan for this site called for approximately 500
feet of stream impacts. In order to reduce the length of the proposed pipe. the size of the
proposed building was reduced to the maximum extent possible given the intended use. Project
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viability currently relies on the proposed 265 ft of 66"CMP and associated fill to create the
developable commercial lot Thgpro~osed project nine (66"CMP) is to be installed below the
elevation of the streambed to allow low-flow~assage of water and aquatic life.
The goal of the project restoration is to convert UT-Miller Branch to a natural. referenced. stable
condition To minimize impacts the proposed channel will be constructed in the drv before tying
in to UT-1Vfiller Branch To further reduce impacts immediately following~construetion. all
disturbed riparian areas will be seeded with a temporary grass mix Permanent re-vegetation of
riparian areas will follow alongwith the use of erosion control matting to ensure bank stability
(see Shuford Project Narrative)
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
USACE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http~//h2o enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strmgLide.html.
Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreagellinear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, .creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
To mitigate the~roposed i facts to UT-Miller Branch (low-quality stream) approximately
820 linear feet of priority I restoration is proposed to Freate a natural channel to cam
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expected flows, provide enhancement to the natural svstem (see Project Narrative and to
mitigate 2991ineaz feet of imQact The project channel (I7T- Miller Branchl was determined
to be of poor water quality based on channel evaluations (see USACE Stream Quality
Assessment Worksheets and on-site determinations by US Army Corps of Engineers field
representative Compensatory mitigation ratios required for poor quality streams is 1:1
~Qutlined in USACEJ[JSEPA/NCWRC/NCDWQ Stream Mitigation Guidelines). Eight-
hundred and twenty lineaz feet of restoration is proposed to UT-1Vliller Branch extending
natural channel characteristics and restoring phvsicai and biological function to a degraded
urbanized channel.
2. Nlitigation may also be made by payment into the North Cazolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http:/~t-20.enr.state.nc.us~wrp/index.htm If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet): 0
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet): 0
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount ofNon-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres): 0
IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federaUstate/local)
land?
Yes ^ No X
If yes, does the project require prepazation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Cazolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: ff you aze not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ^ No ^
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ^ No ^
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed BuB'ers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
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justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify )?
Yes ^ No X If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
*
Zone Impact
( uare feet)
Multiplier Required
Miti tion
1 3
2 1.5
Total
' Zane 1 extends out 30 feet perpendicular from near banK of cnanne~; gone i ex[enas an
additiona120 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration /Enhancement, Preservation or
Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0242 or .0260.
XL Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Describe impervious acreage (both existing and proposed) versus total acreage on the site.
Discuss stormwater controls proposed in order to protect surface waters and wetlands
downstream from the property.
Total acreage on the site exists as 8 +/- acres with impervious acreage <1%. Proposed
impervious acreage is approximately 3 46 acres or 43 % of total acreap~e. On-site stormwater
will be routed into a wet detention basin design in accordance with NC DWO Stormwater Best
Management Practices design manual
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non-discharge or discharge) of
wastewater generated from the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
Wastewater will be routed to the City of Hickory sewer system.
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XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violatimt of DWQ Wetland Rules (15ANCAC ZH .USOOj or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ^ No ~C
is this an aRer-the-fact permit application?
Yes ^ No X
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optiona>h:
P. 002
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the appGcatian cuff+ciently in advance of desired
construction darts to allow processing time for these permits. However, sa applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., dravw~down schedules for lakes, dates assoaatcd with F..adangcral and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
it/Agent's Signat'~ice~~/' Date
signatwe is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided)
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Shuford Development Project
404/401 Permit Application
Project Narrative
General:
The purpose of the project is to create a commercial development along SR 1003 (Tate
Blvd.) in Hickory, NC. The project site is a 21.4 acre lot that exists within an
industriaUcommercial watershed. The proposed development will involve the construction
of two commercial office/warehouse buildings and associated parking and loading areas.
Elevation on site is approximately 1000 feet above mean sea level. The project site contains
two streams, Miller Branch, and IJT-Miller Branch, located within the Catawba River
basin. i7T-Miller Branch (project reach) flows under Tate Blvd. and onto the project site
via a 60" CMP. The project reach then flows south approx. 576 ft. before converging with
Miller Branch, aClass-C stream flowing northwest to southeast along the southern border
of the project area. The project site is currently undeveloped with minimal impervious area
but has been cleared, partially filled, and graded.
The financial viability of the project relies on the piping of UT-Miller Branch to create a
developable commercial lot. The project reach exists as a degraded gully that flows from
the existing 60"CMP (under Tate Blvd.) to Miller Branch with minimal pattern (Sinuosity
= 1.1). Priority 1 and II compensatory restoration is proposed to reroute the project reach
from the. outlet of the proposed pipe across the gentle sloping valley of Miller Branch.
Stream restoration design objectives are to restore and enhance aquatic habitat, create an
accessible floodplain to disperse channel energy, create stable grade control (reducing
vertical erosion) and establish dense, native riparian vegetation along the banks of UT-
Mi11erBranch.
Streams:
UT-Miller branch is a steep, entrenched GS (gully) channel with minimal riparian
vegetation and high erosion potential (see Existing Site Conditions & Morphological table).
The 90 +/- acre drainage area begins in an industrial park and virtually the entire system is
piped under several large buildings and parking lots. Approximately 39 acres of the
watershed exists as impervious surfaces (commerciaVindustrial buildings, parking lots;
approx. 43% imperviousness). Currently, the project reach of UT-Miller Branch is severely
incised and fully entrenched in most areas (Mean Entrenchment Ratio ~1.3). The steep
banks of the upper reach (Sta 0+00-3+00) are sparsely vegetated and scattered with
abandoned construction materials (steel roofing, bricks, concrete). The banks of lower
reach (Sta 3+00-5+76) are vegetat~i with woody vegetation yet show signs of lateral
erosion (vertical and undercut banks present). Bankfull widths along UT-Miller Branch
range from 9 to19 feet. A large head-cut exists at approx. Sta 3+20 in which the channel
falls approx. 4+ ft into a deep pool scattered with broken asphalt and, an oxidized iron pipe
(see Site Photos).
Waters flowing through this l~` order tributary (iTT-Miller Branch) are typical to those
found in an industrial watershed. Red iron-oxide was found on the banks throughout the
project reach (indicator of hypoxic conditions) and a pungent odor was noted in the 1/29/04
Shuford Project
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stream assessment/classification. No benthic macroinvertebrates were found in the 1129/04
stream assessment. UT-1Vfiller Branch is considered to be a poor quality stream (see
USACE Stream Quality Assessment worksheets &DWQ Stream Classification forms) and
is associated with a 1:1 compensatory mitigation ratio (see USACE/NCDWQ Stream
Mitigation Guidelines).
Miller Branch exists as a stressed, urban, E-type channel with a drainage area of 0.86 sq mi
(550.6 ac). The channel flows northwest to southeast along the southern boundary of the
project site with a bankfull width of approx. 20 feet. Miller Branch is designated as Class-C
waters.
No wetlands exist within the project area.
Proposed Impacts:
The proposed project will involve impacts to regulated Waters of the United States and will
require a Section 404 permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and a
Section 401 permit from NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ}. To create a developable
commercial lot adjacent to Tate Blvd., approx. 2651inear feet of UT-Miller Branch is
proposed to be piped via a 66"CMP. The remainder of the project impacts will be
associated with the compensatory mitigation stream restoration, which is to pick up at the
outlet of the proposed pipe. Cumulative impacts include 265 feet of pipe, 14 linear feet of
priority 2 restoration (restoring existing channel), and approximately 20 linear feet of fill
needed to plug the lower channel. Total proposed impacts are approx. 2991inear-feet to
Jurisdictional Waters of the US.
Avoidance and Minimization:
Design modifications have been made to the original grading plan to minimize impacts to
UT-Miller Branch. The initial plan for this site called for approximately 500 feet of stream
impacts. In order to reduce the length of the proposed pipe, the size of the proposed
building was reduced to the maximum extent possible given the intended use. Currently,
project viability relies on the proposed 265 feet of 66"CMP and associated fill to create a
viable commercial site along Tate Blvd. The proposed pipe will be installed below the
elevation of the streambed to allow low-flow passage of water and aquatic life. To reduce
project impacts, the grading and construction of the proposed/relocated channel will be
performed in the dry. Once the relocated and restored channel is constructed and stabilized,
UT-Miller Branch will be turned into the new channel and the abandoned channel will be
plugged, leaving the lower 100' of channel un-filled. Immediately following construction,
all disturbed riparian areas are to be seeded with a temporary grass mix and covered with
erasion control matting to ensure bank stability. Once project construction has ceased, all
riparian areas (approx. 50 ft total width) will be planted with a combination of native trees,
shrubs, and a native floodplain seed mix (see Vegetation Plan).
Mitigation:
Approximately 820 linear-feet of priority I stream restoration/mitigation is proposed on
UT-Miller Branch, a degraded perennial channel located in an industrial watershed. The
primary goal of the compensatory mitigation is to facilitate the development of the
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proposed commercial property while creating a natural, stable channel to carry expected
flows and provide enhancement to the natural system. All stream channel restoration will
be conducted in accordance with the NC Division of Water Quality's Stream Mitigation
Guidelines and will be protected through a conservation easement or deed restrictions
prohibiting fill or any alterations to the channel.
The proposed priority I restoration will commence at the toe of the steep-type II valley (at
invert of proposed 66"CMP) redirecting UT-Miller Branch across the gently sloping-type
VIII valley of 1Vliller Branch (see Valley Type Map). The designed ES channel is proposed
to flow approximately 820 linear ft down the well-developed floodplain/terrace of Miller
Branch (see Morphological table). Reference reaches were chosen for the proposed channel
based on morphological similarities/relationships such as valley type, stream type, and
impervious azea (see Morphological table).
The proposed stream restoration will be performed in accordance with Natural Channel
Design Pazameters. To control grade, cross-vanes will be used to create and maintain
correct riffle-pool sequencing in accordance with reference reach parameters (see typical
detail). Root wads and J-hook vanes will be installed to minimize erosion and scour
potential and enhance in-stream habitat (see typical details}. All in-stream rock-structures
will be composed of materials considered immovable by this flashy, urban watershed (see
pebble count). Floodplain and buffer zones will be protected from possibility chute cut-
offs and secondary channel formation through the use of sill rocks and logs installed
subsurface and perpendiculaz to anticipated flow. Typical grading equipment such as a
track-hoe and a dozer will be used to construct the designed channel and floodplain.
Vegetation Plan:
The riparian zone and buffer areas will be re-vegetated with a combination of trees, shrubs
and herbs/grasses. All disturbed areas will be sowed with a temporary grass mixture
{perenniaUannual ryegrass) immediately following completion of the work in those areas.
Following construction, the banks of the restored channel will be sowed with a native
floodplain seed mix and lined with erosion control matting to ensure bank stability and to
aid in the establishment of herbaceous vegetation. Native shrub and tree species will also
be planted throughout the project reach at a rate of 320 stems/acre, providing future
shading to the channel. ShrubsJTrees to be planted may include: Black Cherry, Green Ash,
Red Maple, Red Oak, River Birch, Silky Willow, Sycamore, Silky Dogwood, Tag Alder,
and Yellow Poplar (listed species aze subject to change due to availability at local nurseries
and forestry suppliers). The proposed undisturbed, vegetated buffer width will extend an
average of 25 feet from the top of bank on each side of the proposed channel (see
Vegetation plan).
Stormwater Management:
The storm water management requirement for this project will be satisfied with a wet
stormwater detemion basin located between the relocated stream channel and Millers
Branch. The basin will be designed in accordance with the NC DWQ Storm Water BMP
Manual.
Shuford Project
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Erosion Control:
The erosion control sequence and measures will be designed in accordance with the NC
DENR Division of Land Quality. Appropriate measures will be installed downslope of all
ground disturbing activities to minimize sediment contribution to the system. All disturbed
areas will hydroseeded immediately following project grading/construction.
Long-Term Monitoring Proposal:
The following physical and biological monitoring is proposed in accordance with Clean
Water Act 401 Stream Mitigation Guidelines to determine the degree of success the project
will achieve in meeting stream stability objectives.
-Shuford Development -Stream Monitoring Plan
1. The following biological monitoring plan is proposed:
a. The QUAL-4 method- and DWQ Standard Operating Procedures
(Outlined in NC DENR Interim, Internal Technical Guide - Benthic
Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Protocols For Compensatory Stream
Restoration Projects) will be used in collecting and evaluating all
samples required by this plan. Benthos collections will be performed
by DWQ certified personnel and a DWQ certified lab will be used to
evaluate all samples.
b. Samples will be collected from the proposed restoration reach prior
to construction. A reference sampling site will be identified in the sub-
basin that will remain in a "pristine" watershed for the remainder of
the monitoring period.
c. A 1-year adjustment period is proposed to allow macrobenthos
populations to recolonize in the Restored reach.
d. Following completion of proposed work, samples will be collected at
Restored and Reference sites in years 2, 3, and 4. All sampling sites
will be shown on the As-Built plan to be submitted following
construction.
e. DWQ Stream Habitat Evaluation Forms will be provided each
monitoring year far the Restored and Reference reaches.
2.The following monitoring plan for plant survival is proposed:
a. The total number and location (by zone) of trees/shrubs planted in the
riparian easement will be recorded in the As-Built plan to be submitted
to DWQ upon project completion.
b. Trees/shrubs will be counted in years 2, 3, and 4 following
construction and survival rate will be calculated for each species
reported.
Shuford Project
Narrative 4 10/25/2005

3. Channel stability will be monitored according to the following plan:
a. An As Built plan will be prepared and submitted following completion
of the project restoration. This plan will consist of a complete "level Z"
analysis of the relocated stream providing dimension, pattern, and
profile information.
b. Permanent/monument cross-sections will be established at a minimum
of two locations (a riffle and a pool section). within the Restored reach.
c. Stream physical assessment will be performed in years 2, 3, and 4
following project completion.
A report of findings will be submitted to DWQ/Wetlands Unit within b0 days following
survey completion.
Shuford Project
Narrative 5 10/25/2005

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21. F.stinnated watershed land use: Q.% Residmtiai ~.~.% Commercial ~ % Industrial ~% Agricultural
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22. Bankfull width: ~ C7 t ~ ~ .1~ 23. Bank height (fran bed to top of bank): "'
24. Cham~el slope down center of stream: -Flat (0 to 2%) ~Gentle~? to 4%) Moderate (4 w 10%) -Steep (~10%)
25. Charnel sinuosity: Straight / Oocasranal bends Frequent meander Very sinuous Braided c~ramrel
Irrstraetions for eompktloa of wortskeet (lenttd oi. page 2r Begin by g the moat appropriate ecac+egien based on
location, terrain, vegetatieq stream classification, etc. Every characteristic must be scored using the same ocaregion. Assign points
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idmtrfiedm the worksheet. Scares show reflect an ovrrall ss~meot of the strr.~ reach undrr evaluatioa-. If a
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15. Recent weather condition: ^ (.~ S^t'0 t") ` . -- ~ . ,- - --' - -
I6. Site cenditiaos at time of visit: M ° ~ s'~ -t `r ~ '?l
17. Identify any special waterway classification known: _._3ection 10 Tidal Waters Essential Fisheries Habitat
Trout Waters Outstanding Resource Waters ~ Nutrient Sensitive Waters -Water Supply Watershed (I-IV)
16. Is there a pond err lake located upstreaon of the evaluation point? YE NO If yes, estimate the water surface area: d ~ ~
19. Does channel appear on USGS quad map? ~ NO 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed land use: 9'o Residential ~ ~ °i6 Commential .~,_% Industrial ~°/. Agricultural
,,,~*/o Forested % Cleared /Logged % Other ( )
22. Bankfull width: ~.5 t 23. Back height (from bed w top of bank): ~
24. Channel slope town tenor of stt+eam: ``Flat (0 to 2°i6) Gentle (2 to 4%) Moderate (4 to 10%) /Steep~5~
25. Chamd sinuosity: Straight /t~onal bends Frequent meander Very sinuous Brained channel
I'strat:tioas for compktiot of vvorltstited (located of pagie 2): Begin by det~ittg the moat approprisie ocoregion based on
location, terrain, vegetation, stream classifitxtieo, etc_ Every characoeristic must be scared using the same ecaregion. Assi~grt points
to each ~ within the range shown ftx_ the ecoregiott. Page 3 provides a brief desexiption of bow to review the
identified in the wakshoet. Sores should reflect an overall astxamat of the strain mach tntder evaluation. If a
cheTarxsistic tsntrot be twalvsted thte do site n weather eond'itians, eater 0 in the sooting boz and provide an explanation in the
oommeat sectitt~ Where thre are obvious Changes io the t~acter of a strain under review (eg., the steam flows from a pasture
into a fa~est), the stream may be dvided into smsllat reaches that display more eantinuuty, std a sepazale form used to evaluate each
reach. The total some assigned to a stream rax4t must range between 0 and 100, with a score of 100 repcesetting a stream of the
highest quality.
Evalastttr's S~lirr~e `"~'---~ Dane t ~ a ~ / a `r
This chatuel evaltratiaaa Earn b tz~ b he ttscd ~7 as a ;aide t. as~at ls~aas ere earir+s~mat4tl profeaidtials in
tie daft r+egsir+ed h7 the Qtiitaed States Antsy Carps at E~cers b matte a prdisiatu7 asst of streann
gtratfljr. Toe ttwl sate ratrlth~ 6rrta the eoapletw td' thin firm m ssbjcd b OSA(:l; appnval std dsa sat http~y a
psrtiralar >siflgatiss ratis or rt~aiteastat: Form subject to change - version OGI03. To Comment, pksse call 919-8768441 x 26.

STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET

* 1liese chuac~stics aye nat as~s9ed ie coashl sm.ms.

r~~cnwo s~ clas~cal3on Form
r~°S~N,~pp~~ ~-
DWQProject Nnmber:

Evaha~c:
Signature:
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Nearest Named Stream: ~ ~ ~ ~
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SBCONDAapSYA1tOLOCY.TIVDIC~lTOa
SgCONDAJIYBXOLOGpINDICATOR POINTS: ~ `S
S
T T + ~a `((J'TI~a.OrEyaud To ~P~ arse IsartuaselRtermiuae

a) Ase Wetbod tlaats b ~e~tatiedr ~..- as.an~ vsa. ,.,...q ~.~-.. .~...q ~.~ ~.---,. ------
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USACE AID# DWQ # Site # (indicate on attached map) ,
STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
,.
Provide tie rvlr..iag ia5ssr Sr tic atrea>r mel ceder a:se~
1. Applicant's name:
3. Date of evaluation: ~ ~ -
5. Name of steam: ~ _ ~ ! ~` ,~' V `h
7. Appmxirnabe drainage area: ~ ~ °` ~
9. Length of reach evaluated:
11. site coordinates (if known): prefer in decimal degrees.
I.atitada (ex. 34.872312>:
2. Evaluator's name'
4. Time of evaluation: ~ ~ c ~
6. River basin: ~. ~'~'`"
8. Stream order. ~- St
11-. Count)r: G."~
12. Subdivision name (if any):
(~. -~nss~i il:
Method location determined (circle): LIPS Topo Sheet Ortho (Aerial) Photo/GIS Other GIS Other
13. Location of reach aerie' evaluation (note nearby roads and landmarks and attach map identifying stream(s) location):
~- S ~- S~ O
14. Proposed channd work (if say
15. Recent weather conditions
16. Site conditions at tires of visit:
tn•° d..c ~ _~
~-~_
~f"~v
17. Identify any speciai waterway classifications known: -Section 10 Tidal Waters Bssentiat Fisheries Habitat
_Tcout Waters Outstandmg Resource Waters ____ Nutrient Sensitive Waters .Water Supply Watershed (I-I~
18. Is 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 20. Does channel appear on USDA Soil Survey? YES NO
21. Estimated watershed.land use: % Residential ~.°r6 Ce~antrleeaial ~ %6 Industrial % Agricultural
,,~% Forested % Cleared !Logged % Other ( 1
22. Bankfull width: ~ , 23. Bank height (from bed to top of bank): 3
24. Channel slope down center of stream: LL-Flat (0 to 2°/b) Krentte (2 to 4°i6) Moderate (4 to 10%) -Steep (> (09/0)
25. Chaffiel sinuosity: Straight /c>~onal bends Frequent rrmarrder Very sinuous Braided channel
Iastrrtetdoas for eesapletlot of woricsieet (located oa page 2r Begm by determrnmg the rrwst apprapriale ~~ on
location, terrain, vegetatiaq sfceaan dassifx:atioet, ems. Every characteristic must bt: scored usiirg the same a:oregiorr. Assign points
to each chtic within the rao8e shows for. the ocacegROa. Page 3 provides a brief description of how to review the
idesra5od in the worksheet. Scares should reflect an overall asrassoocat of the stream reach under evaluat3ato. If a
chmacttristic cannot be evaluated due Uo siUa ac weather conditions, entxY 0 in the soaring boa and provide m escplaoatioe- in the
oommaat suction. Wham theca are obvious domes in the cbarader of a stream udler review (eg., the stream flows from a pasture
into a fa+est~ the: stream may be divided mto smallei reaches ilwlr display mere eootinuitp, and a aeparale farm used to evaluate each
reach. The total scare assigood to a stream reach must range between 0 and 100, with a scale of 100 repr+eseating a stream of the
~! Q~uty• R
Total 5cere (from rev~a) ~ 1 Commeatx ~~ S ~trt... ~~ ! •,y ~'t' ~borc
,,,._.Cl ,.. _ _ . ~ l_...~ ~ .~-4- ~ , ~ ~4'~. 0. Inl 1. ~C E 0 1 `~ ~. G.1 a-~2J' _ ~ v u~~~-
Bvaluatsr'sSigtt~re Date_.l ~1 rJ`~ iibsiomds i•
This eiarud evalnatiaer ta't 4 ft~ded b lye a>:ed ady as+ a snide b assist ladswws snn~ M'°
~ d~ regeit+~ h7 a taake a srssesameit of stream
tie Daubed States Atmy Caps a[ Fatg)•eees pr'e~ry
gtaality. Tie fatal sore ressMlas 11t~ tie taseaplt~ rf tiffs fire is ssrbjent b USAC'!L appra~ nerd rises ^st imply a
pert fle~r ~afjaa ratio a. regairmeert Fostn subject to change - vetsyon 06J~03. To Cosnsne~ Piease call 919-87ti-8441 x 26.
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Y- ~ - STREAM QUALITY ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET
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SEC4NDA2Y 6801[b1PSOtOGYlXDICAT~U~,rOr111?3:~.._
~ 3 i.5
~ Is~palec?tC'irulJwi~~ ~ 13
g)h7LeteWa~aLt7~a1~~7 ~ 3 _.
ssco,~cYSY~ioro~~rc~zoa
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a~n~vra~n•~j. 2 i as 3 0
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Shuford Proposed Impact Area
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NOT TO SCALE
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u Ii i ~ a
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I:
x ~ ~`'`'~
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Cumulative Project Impacts to
~ Jurisdictional Waters of the US
approx. 299 Linear ft

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NOT TO SCALE
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Shuford Vegetation Plan NOT TO SCALE
R
Symbol Description
® 26' Tree, Shrub, and
Herb Buffer
Species included:
Tress: Acsr rubrum, Batule Nigra, Frexinua pennaylvanica,
Lirodsndron tullpifera, Platinue occidenteiis, Prunus ssrotine,
6 Guercua rubra
Shrubs: Cornua amomum, Liguatrum sinense. Salix serecia,
& A1nus serrulets
Herbs: Ali disturbed riparian erase will be sowed with a
temporary grass aced mix.
- A ppermenppnt nativ appp mix will slso be spwpp in
e11 diatUrbed aregs.
~ Planting Notes ~
+~TwEwb~ARY MIX: II
ACTIVITYIIN ALL DISTU~RBEO AREAS LAND DISTURBING
aPANENT SEED MIx:
-FAC~ACwAFL DO IODSPTLAINMIXLDDOPUIN AREAS)
+tBOD MATS WILL BE USED wFIEN AVAILABLE
eC0RNU8 FLDRIDA SAPLINGS ARE SCATTERED ACRDSS
THE SITE AND WILL BE GRUBBED AND RE-PLANTED
WHEN AVAILABLE
*+eListsd species eubiect to chen a due to eveilapility
from local nurseries end forea~ry suppliers.**

g Mp iced Table
Referonce ParameMt Speadsheel
Yadkin River UT-M~e~ Branch
UT-MlTer Branch Hodges Croak Hodges Croak .
PalteBOn Gage Pro
Reach Name 9
Urban Q5 Urberl E5 Urban ~ BcSH Urban ~
Stream Type
90 aC (02 sq ~ 1,35 sq mi 124 mi 28.8 sq mi 90 ac (02 s4 mi)
Area
p
VII
VR ~ VII
Type

V
fidN
g,S A Ra+pa:14-17.9 fl
Ilean:15.7 fl
13.1 fl
75.8 fl 9 fl
~
i

lh
1.1 fl Range:1.4-19 fl
Mean: 1.711
1.B R
3.6 fl
1.12 fl
Bkf rtrean dap Rangs: 7.4.128
8.6 Mean: 9.S 82 21.1 8
A

bld
A
108 sq 11 Rargs: 24.7-27.4 eq fl
Mears 28Z aq fl
21 e4 fl
274$ sq fl
10.1 aq fl
rea.
V "5 ~
mean
~ a tats da

1.7fl Raige22 2.7 fl
Maan:2.5fl
2.7R
4.1fl
19fl
~~~~ 1
68 1.1 1.7
1.7 1 S .
d-rniedd-bid 1
C 1.0-18 1-12 1
o
bade re
pgtps:13.3.28.7 A
Maen:17 R
- 6o R
145 R
132 fl ~ ,~ fl
yy~ ~ 1
32 3.1 11.1 1.7 3.64
Etibendaned Ratio .
Range: 75-143 fl 254Y7 fl 1700 fl 7585 fl
Mean:10S fl Mean: 46.7 fl 108 fl
~~
Rargs: 21.30 fl
Z6A
~16R
39fl 4p0 fl 2530 R
~
Range:18-23 R Mean :
20 A
~ fl
~
38 ft
Z00 R
210 fl
Radius of CutvaWre 8
2 3.1 82 22.4 -S8
LrulYYbid .
1
8 Na 29 2.8 -2.8
RoNVbid .
q -q 59 53 3
1
1 1.03 1.15 1.03 123
. 0.0049 0.01
VaIe9- SIOPa
l
0.02
0.007
0.0106 OA05 OA1
S
ope

l Sk
P Range: 0.001-0.031
~; p,Opg
0.003
0.0014
0.002
0.003
ips
oo

Sl Range:0A15-0.37
Moen: 0.091
0.02
0.0235
0.1
0.014
ope
Rillls

t3Bde SIOPa

Run 0.42 ~
S 224 ~
SdSaYg
SdSa+~'g
S1rWSev9

fl
Range: 22 29 3
8 Zft
1.4fl Maarr.2~8fl 1.8fl .
max
13
1 1 1.8
1.6 1b .
~~ 5211
Range: 11.5.1 9 fl
112 fl Meek 13.4 11 fl 78.5 R
W -btd
09
D9
0.81
1'04
1

Rags: 22.7 T/.3 a9 n
Mean: 25 aq fl
13.7811"2 281.3 sq R 10.3 nq fl
~ 10.1 a4 fl
09 0.88 1.02 1.02
1
40.121 fl 72-150 fl 62.9 fl 4~ fl 35-45 fl
~~~ 3.1-0.4
4-8.3
48
8.1
x-4.4
~~ ~p~mm 0.12mm 0.22mm 0mm
062mm
0 0.6mm 0.42mm 0.15mm
.
54mm
0 4.1 mm 1.7mm 0.25mm
.
55mm 2amm 48mm 28mm

94mm
,Mmm
115mm 12.5mm

Shufford Proposed Long Pro
931
930
929
928
927
,..
926
0
:~
m 925
924
923
922
921
920
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
station (ft)

Shuford Proposed Long Pro vs. Existing Ground
94~
94a
935
c
0
:~
m
'm
930
925
920
station (ft)
~~~ cuu 3uo 400 500 600 700 800 900

L
Shufford Typical Riffle
100 ______ _ __ __.
nkfulf
99.5

. 99
.
.
~
..
c
0 ,.
~ Area=10.'I Sq ft
~ VVbkf=9 ft ;,
~ 98 5 Dbkf=1.12 tt
Dma
~ 1
9 ft
x
.
i
tow-flow clan el = 3.O sq ft
98

97.5
0 5
10 -
15 20 25 30 35
station (ft)

l
Shufford Typical Pool
1 oo
Bankfull
station (ft)

Proposed Cross Section @ Sta 2+62
- - - -- - --. ~ ~~ ~ r_~ v vv v ~/ V ~'-iV V ~ `iJ VT„JV VT:J ;J VTOV ~JYp~ Lf7~U U't ~'J UtllU UtV~

Proposed Cross-section @ Sta 4+69

TYPICAL BEDFORM/GRADING SEQUENCE
aUN POOL
~~ T
FF~,`c oF/ R ~~F~E
~Z O jFF P
0~..` . ~ F G~10E
POOL v~'~ RUN POOL
FC DW \
y
BANKFULL
~--_
WATER SURFACE `_"'--~_
---_--~
STREAM BED ~``~---
1-~._
``_---__
-----_~.
MAX DEPTH POOL

J-HOOK DETAIL
3-7% SLOPE
20-30 DEGREES
FLOW ---~
PLAN VIEW
P00~
NOTE: Install in locations
of expected bank stress.
J-hooks deflect nearbank
sheerstress away from
nutter banks while
controlling grade and
maintaining the natural
appearance of the channel
F71! F
CROSS-SECTION VIEW
PROFILE VIEW

ROOT WAD DETAIL
FOOTER LOG
FLOW
~-N Y=EIV
**-~~ A trench shall be dug along the toe of the bank to a depth of
+~~ALLATZ~ the diameter of the footer log. A pruned footer log shall be
placed at the toe of the channel and the root wad shall be
placed directly above it. The velocity vectors of the stream
of the channel are aligned with the trunks longitudinal axis
and will intersect the root mass at a 90 degree angle. A
boulder may be placed on the downstream side, on top of,
and on the upstream side between the rootmass and
the bank to provide erosion control.
L'A088-~ECTI01~1

CROSS VANE DETAIL
FLOX ~4/9 Q ~~I
~~// !/3 ,,,_,,, _
IIrBTALLATI01~
A trench shall be dug in a
manner that the footer rocks.
cross header rocks and a
MIN of i/3 of the wing
header rocks are buried
beneath the hed surface
elevation. Rocks are
precisely placed with a
hydraulic thumb. Footer
rocks snail be placed first
with header rocks placed
on top prior to backfilling
the trench. In the center
(cross) portion the header
rocks shall he placed so
that the toR of the Header
rock is an elevation equal
to the proposed bed
elevation. Geotextile fabric
shall be placed in the
trench with approx. 2 ft.
of overlap. Rock fill mater-
ial shall be hack filled
around the fabric. The
header rocks on the wing
portion Sha]] be placed
so that they slope up from
the bed elevation at the cross
portion, to a bankful] elevation
and meet the hank at a 20 deg.
angle. Header and footer rocks
at both ends shall be tied in
securely to the bank to
eliminate the possibility of
water diversion.
ION

J-hook Diversion Structure Detail
Bankfull
width
Al
+ ~
+ Flow
+
+
High-flow +
Wingwall~~+
+
+
+
Low-flow ~ 1 Headgate
Wingwall
A
Plan View
Q 1 Headgate
A
12" CPP
Flashboard (s)
Cross-section View
Water Surface
Channe
Longitudinal Profile

a
Typical Bank Stabilization Measures
Rock
Sill
(prevent chute
~ _ r e \~
Riparian Vegetation Symbol
'(Trees, Shrubs, Herbs)
Root Wads
(placed in
steep nutter

• ~
Velocity Comparison Form
- _ t 1 ~ '`~ Team ~ ~ \~ L'~` ~ v. ~ or, y -1 ~
Date
Stream ~,~ ~ - /i'~,1'~ ~' . ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Location ~' ~ ~-~c o r ~- ~y'
~:
1
Input Variables output Variables
BankfuU Cross
Sectional Area (A~) ~
• ~ l7; 8ankfuU Mean ~~
Dom. U~~ ft
~

Bankfull Width (W~
q
ft
l `~ Welted Perimeter (1fVP)

(-(Z'DB1FN~Wew~I ft
~ 1 . ~"
D84 ~
.~~ mm D84
(mmr~t.~ ft
C~ . 1
Banlciull Sbpe ~
~. oa.- liYcNaulic Radius (R} -
a ft
c~ ~~ ~
Gravity ~~ . \ ''~ ft/sZ R1D84 case ~t m FEEn , j . 1 \ R/ft
R/D84, u/u*, Mannings n ~
l.l/u'~ (using RID84: see Reference Reach Field Baok p18d, River Field Book:p233) I ~ _ ~~
~ Mannings n: (Refeence Reach Field Book p189, Riwx Fiala eook:p236'~
Velocity: >~ Mannings equatforr: u=,.asRv's'~~e
L .....~..~.........
u/u*=2.83+5.71ogR1D84

eloc'rty: r~u•cz.a3+s.7logRIQB+)
+ _p. ~ ~,~_ ~s~
1L'.r.4.' V~~~ ~g 1
Mannings n by Stream Type _ J
Stream Type
Mannings n:~ cReeerenoe Reach Field eoolc p,87. River F;ela eook:p23~
elOClty: from Mannings equation u=1.49R~S'~!n
Qgi~ (ds) from Tonal curve or stream gage caiibra~ion
.. '
VelOClty (u=(~/A or from stream gage hydraulic geometry)
O. n3 ~. ft's
~~~•~~~w~~. ~r~
i~~'. ~`E __ ftisJ
~l Q _ ~ ~ ~~
--------
1 ~ ~.. ft/s 1