U-5516 Prelim_JD_Package _Signed 05082019

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER
GOVERNOR
May 8, 2019
Mr. James Lastinger
US Army Corps of Engineers
3331 Heritage Trade Drive, Suite 105
Wake Forest, NC 27587
JAMES H. TROGDON, lII
SECRETARY
RE: Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination for TIP Number:
U-5516; Improvements to the Intersection of US 501 (Roxboro Rd.) and SR 1448 (Latta
Rd.)/ SR 1639 (Infinity Rd.), Durham County, North Carolina
HDR Engineering of the Carolinas Inc. (HDR) has completed a jurisdictional stream and wetland
delineation on the above referenced project for the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT). The NCDOT proposes improvements to the intersection at US 501 (Roxboro Rd.)
and SR 1448 (Latta Rd.)/ SR 1639 (Infinity Rd.) The project is located in Durham County,
North Carolina (Figures 1 and 2).
Jurisdictional Waters of the U.S.
HDR reviewed the study area for jurisdictional waters of the U.S. under Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act. The project area was examined according to the methodology described in the
USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual, USACE Post-Rapanos guidance, the recent USACE
Regional Supplement, and the NCDWR Guidance. On -site reconnaissance conducted on July 31,
2018 determined the presence of three wetlands totaling approximately 0.23 acres, and two
streams totaling approximately 445 linear feet. The completed wetland and stream forms are
attached. Table 1 provides a summary of the delineated features within the study area.
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1598 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1598
TELEPHONE: [phone]
FAX.- 919-250-4224
WEBSITE: NCDOT. GOV
Location:
CENTURY CENTER BUILDING A
1000 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE
RALIEGH, NC 27610

Table 1. Summary of Waters of the U. S.
Estimated
Stream/Wetland
amount of
Class of
Site Number in
Latitude
Longitude
Cowardin
aquatic
aquatic
(DD)
(DID)
Class
Study Area
resource in
resource
review area
Non -section 10
WA
36.079175
-78.907027
PEM I B
0.02 ac.
- wetland
Non -section 10
W13
36.078329
-78.906494
13EM I B
0.03 ac.
- wetland
Non -section 10
WC
36.077989
-78.909141
PFOIE
0.18 ac.
- wetland
Non -section 10
*SA
36.078570
-78.905816
R4U13
280 If.
- non -wetland
Non -section 10
**SA
36.078570
-78.905816
R3U13
71 If.
- non -wetland
Non -section 10
**S13
36.078731
-78.904639
R3U13
94 If.
- non -wetland
* - Intermittent
**- Perennial
We are hereby requesting a preliminary jurisdictional determination for delineated waters of the
U.S. If you have any questions or require additional Information after your review of the
enclosed information, please contact me at [phone] or driffeyOncdot.gov.
Respectfully,
Z�anlI
Deanna Riffey, Euviro �,V, )gram Consultant
NCDO'r —Environmental Analysis Unit
Attachments: Project Location (Figure I )
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form USGS Topographic Quadrangles (Figure 2)
NRCS Soils Map Potential Wetlands and Nomretlands of the US (Figure 3 )
USACF Wetland Determination Forms NWI Map
NC DWR SAM and WAM Forms

ATTACHMENT A
PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL
DETERMINATION (JD):4/4/19
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PRELIMINARY JD:
Deanna Riffey, Environmental Program Consultant
NCDOT- Environmental Analysis Unit, 1598 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1598
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
Wilmington
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
U-5516, Proposes to -mprove the intersection at US 501 (Roxboro Rd.) and SR 1448 (Latta Rd.) / SR 1639 (infnity Rd.).
(USE THE ATTACHED TABLE TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE WATERBODIES AT DIFFERENT
SITES)
State: NC County/parish/borough: Durham City: Durham
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format):
Lat. 36.0799362784724 ON; Long.-78.9090318089403 OW.
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Eno River
Identify (estimate) amount of waters in the review area:
Non -wetland waters:
445 linear feet: width (ft) and/or acres.
Cowardln Class: R4UB and R3UB
Stream Flow: Intermittent and Perennial
Wetlands: 0.23 acres.
Cowardln Class: PEM1BandPF01B
Name of any water bodies on the site that have been identified as Section 10
waters:
Tidal:
Non -Tidal:
1

E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION (CHECK ALL THAT
APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
❑ Field Determination. Date(s):
SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for preliminary JD
(check all that apply - checked items should be included in case file and,
where checked and requested, appropriately reference sources below):
0 Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the
applicant/consultant:
QData sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the
app nt/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: Northwest Durham
❑✓ USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation: NRCS Soil Map, Durham County, June 1976
National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name: NWI Wetland Map
❑ State/Local wetland inventory map(s):
❑ FEMA/FIRM maps:
n
100-year Floodplain Elevation is:
(National Geodectic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑ Photographs: ❑ Aerial (Name & Date):
❑ Other (Name & Date):
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
IN
Other information (please specify):
or
2

1. The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional waters of the
United States on the subject site, and the permit applicant or other affected party
who requested this preliminary JD is hereby advised of his or her option to
request and obtain an approved jurisdictional determination (JD) for that site.
Nevertheless, the permit applicant or other person who requested this
preliminary JD has declined to exercise the option to obtain an approved JD in
this instance and at this time.
2. In any circumstance where a permit applicant obtains an individual permit, or
a Nationwide General Permit (NWP) or other general permit verification requiring
"pre -construction notification" (PCN), or requests verification for a non -reporting
NWP or other general permit, and the permit applicant has not requested an
approved JD for the activity, the permit applicant is hereby made aware of the
following: (1) the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a preliminary JD, which does not make an official determination of
jurisdictional waters; (2) that the applicant has the option to request an approved
JD before accepting the terms and conditions of the permit authorization, and
that basing a permit authorization on an approved JD could possibly result in less
compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions; (3) that
the applicant has the right to request an individual permit rather than accepting
the terms and conditions of the NWP or other general permit authorization; (4)
that the applicant can accept a permit authorization and thereby agree to comply
with all the terms and conditions of'that permit, including whatever mitigation
requirements the Corps has determined to be necessary; (5) that undertaking
any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without requesting
an approved JD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the
preliminary JD, but that either form of JD will be processed as soon as is
practicable; (6) accepting a permit authorization (e.g., signing a proffered
individual permit) or undertaking any activity in reliance on any form of Corps
permit authorization based on a preliminary JD constitutes agreement that all
wetlands and other water bodies on the site affected in any way by that activity
are jurisdictional waters of the United States, and precludes any challenge to
such jurisdiction in any administrative or judicial compliance or enforcement
action, or in any administrative appeal or in any Federal court; and (7) whether
the applicant elects to use either an approved JD or a preliminary JD, that JD
will be processed as soon as is practicable. Further, an approved JD, a proffered
individual permit (and all terms and conditions contained therein), or individual
permit denial can be administratively appealed pursuant to 33 C.F.R. Part 331,
and that in any administrative appeal, jurisdictional issues can be raised (see 33
C.F.R. 331.5(a)(2)). If, during that administrative appeal, it becomes necessary
to make an official determination whether CWA jurisdiction exists over a site, or
to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional waters on the site, the Corps will
provide an approved JD to accomplish that result, as soon as is practicable.

This preliminary JD finds that there "maybe" waters of the United States on the
subject project site, and identifies all aquatic features on the site that could be
affected by the proposed activity, based on the following information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded on this form has not
necessarily been verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for
later iurisdictional determinations.
Signature and date of
Regulatory Project Manager
(REQUIRED)
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Signature and da
person requesting preliminary JD
(REQUIRED, unless obtaining
the signature is impracticable)

Waters Name
Cowardin Code
HGM Code
Area (acres)
Linear ft
Waters Types
Latitude dd
Longitude dd
SA (Intermittent)
R4UB
280
RPW
36.078570
-78.905816
SA (Perennial)
R3UB
71
RPW
36.078570
-78.905816
SB (Perennial)
R3UB
94
RPW
36.078731
-78.904639
WA
PEM1B
RIVERINE
0.02
RPWWD
36.079175
-78.907027
WB
IPEMlB
IORGSOILFLI
0.031
IISOLATE
i 36.078329
-78.906494
WC
JPF01E
JORGSOILFLI
0.181
JISOLATE
1 36.077989
-78.909141

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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: -7 / f Project(Site: �_ ✓ S�� Latitude: 34. O 29
D7d
Evaluator: f County: pa)-b Longitude: _ 78 �O��gi6
Total Points: Stream Determination circle one) Other NOrlh vie--
if > f 9' or perennial if >_ 30" (nna�- Quad
Stream is at feast intermittent Z Ephemeral 'IntermittenPereial Name:
A. Geomorphology [Subtotal i
Moderate
Strong
1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
1
3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg1
nsentW,ak
2
3
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step-pool,12
rile- ool se uence4.
3
Particle size of stream substrate
1
3
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
1
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
Q
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
, Q0
1
2
3
B. Headcuts
10
1
2
3
9. Grade control
4D
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0 1
0.5
(D
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes = 3
arunceae ancnes are nor rarea; see aiscussions in manual
B. Hvdrolol (Subtotal =
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
5)
1 1
1 0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
0 1
1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes 3
L- nirlil lrl V r ."Illr7rC1i.7I = f_ 1
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
1
2
3
22_ Fish
0
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0.5
1
1.5
25_ Algae
0.5
1
L 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
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Date: Project/Site:
Evaluator: �el�ti 7. 1�V2v.
Total Points:
Stream is at least intermittent 9
if 2: 19 or perennial if >_ 30' 7 f7
KIN
- 5516
County: ,)uy k4 w
Stream Determination (circle one)
Ephemeral Intermittent erenn`1
Latitude:-3( 67$gi /o
Longitude: _ 79,,qO.7l#
Other NOr-th ?;
e.g. Quad Name: ba F i j 0o,
A. Geomor hold (Subtotal = L I'] ]
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
1 a. Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg
0
1
2
3. In -channel structure: ex_ riffle -pool, step -pool,
ri le- ool sequence
0
1
2
3
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
23_
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
0.>
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
3
7. Recent alluvial deposits
0 >
1
2
3
B. Headcuts
1
2
3
9. Grade control
0
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
<Q.5 '
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No = 0
Yes ='3 ?.
- artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B_ Hvdroloav (Subtotal = %.(� )
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
t3�
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
4V
1 1
1 2
3
14. Leaf litter
A.S,
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
(0,
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
.0
0.5
1 1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes = 3'
C. Bioloov (Subtotal = 1.47 )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
0")
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
0)
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
0.$%
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5 Other = 0
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Stream Determination (circle one)
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Other Nor f11C ¢ 5-f
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A. Geomo hold (Subtotal = r-' ]
Absent
Weak
Moderate
Strong
I"* Continuity of channel bed and bank
0
1
2
2. Sinuosity of channel along thaiweg
0
1
2
3. In -channel structure: ex. riffle -pool, step -pool,
ripple -pool sequence
0
1
2
4. Particle size of stream substrate
0
1
2
5. Active/relict floodplain
0
2
3
6. Depositional bars or benches
0
1
2
c
7. Recent alluvial deposits
_��
1
2
3
B. Headcuts
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1
2
3
9. Grade control
0.5
1
1.5
10. Natural valley
0
0.5
1
1.5
11. Second or greater order channel
No 0)
Yes = 3
" artificial ditches are not rated; see discussions in manual
B. Hvdroloov (Subtotal = '0 1
12. Presence of Baseflow
0
1
2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria
Coo,
1
2
3
14. Leaf litter
(1.5
1
0.5
0
15. Sediment on plants or debris
z0 )
0.5
1
1.5
16. Organic debris lines or piles
`it
0.5
1 1
1.5
17. Soil -based evidence of high water table?
No = 0
Yes
t 3
C. Biology (Subtotal = 1 • '�, )
18. Fibrous roots in streambed
2
1
0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed
2
1
0
20. Macrobenthos (note diversity and abundance)
0
1
2
3
21. Aquatic Mollusks
2
3
22. Fish
0.5
1
1.5
23. Crayfish
0
0.5
1
1.5
24. Amphibians
0
1
1.5
25. Algae
0.5
1
1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed
FACW = 0.75; OBL = 1.5
Other = 0
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Notes:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-5516 City/County: Durham Sampling Date: 7/31/18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WA -WET
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, J. Garvey Section, Township, Range: Durham
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): <1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 36.079175 Long:-78.907027 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Iredell loam NWI classification: PEM
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes x No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
—Surface Water (Al)
_Aquatic Fauna (1313)
—Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
X High Water Table (A2)
—Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
X Saturation (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131)
—Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132)
_Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
—Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (65)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (69)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 8
Saturation Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 0
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WA -WET
Absolute Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
% Cover Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Number of Dominant Species
2.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 5 (A)
3.
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8.
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
=Total Cover
OBL species 90 x 1 = 90
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
FACW species 5 x 2 = 10
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30'
)
FAC species 60 x 3 = 180
1. Salix nigra
10 Yes
OBL
FACU species 0 x 4 = 0
2. Baccharis glomeruliflora
5 Yes
FACW
UPL species 0 x 5 = 0
3.
Column Totals: 155 (A) 280 (B)
4.
Prevalence Index = B/A = 1.81
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8.
X 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
15 =Total Cover
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
8 20% of total cover:
3
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1. Microstegium vimineum
60 Yes
FAC
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2. Typha latifolia
40 Yes
OBL
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Scirpus cyperinus 30 Yes OBL
4. Juncus effusus
10 No
OBL
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6
height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
9.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
140 =Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
70 20% of total cover:
28
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WA -WET
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist) % Type' Loc2
Texture Remarks
0-3
10YR 2/1
100
Loamy/Clayey
3-6
10YR 2/1
90
7.5YR 4/4 10 C M
Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
6-12
10YR 2/1
70
7.5YR 4/6 30 C M
Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
_Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR, P, T, U)
_Depleted Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
X Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
X Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_ Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_ Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6)
_Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-5516 City/County: Durham Sampling Date: 7-31-18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WA -UP
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, J. Garvey Section, Township, Range: Durham
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 36.079245 Long:-78.907091 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Iredell loam NWI classification: UPL
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
—Surface Water (Al)
_Aquatic Fauna (1313)
—Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2)
—Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
—Saturation (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131)
—Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132)
_Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
—Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (65)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (69)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WA -UP
Absolute
Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
% Cover
Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Acerrubrum
5
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
2.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 6 (A)
3.
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 10 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 60.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8.
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
5
=Total Cover
OBL species 0 x 1= 0
50% of total cover:
3
20% of total cover:
1
FACW species 0 x 2 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30'
)
FAC species 65 x 3 = 195
1.
Elaeagnus umbellata
10
Yes
UPL
FACU species 20 x 4 = 80
2.
UPL species 20 x 5 = 100
3.
Column Totals: 105 (A) 375 (B)
4.
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.57
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8.
3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
10
=Total Cover
_
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
5
20% of total cover:
2
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1.
Elaeagnus umbellata
10
Yes
UPL
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2.
Ligustrum sinense
10
Yes
FAC
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Eupatorium capillifolium 10 Yes FACU
4.
Rubus argutus
10
Yes
FAC
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
Cirsium vulgare
10
Yes
FACU
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6.
Festuca arundinacea
10
Yes
FAC
height.
7.
Microstegium vimineum
10
Yes
FAC
Sapling/Shrub -Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
9.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
70
=Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
35
20% of total cover:
14
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1.
Vitis rotundifolia
20
Yes
FAC
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
20
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
10
20% of total cover:
4
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WA -UP
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 3/4 100
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al) _Thin
Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) _
Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) _
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
_Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR, P, T, U) _Depleted
Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U) _
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U) _
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T) _
Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1) _
Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_ Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S) _
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6) _Piedmont
Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U) _Anomalous
Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U) _
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): I Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-5516 City/County: Durham Sampling Date: 7/31/18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WB-WET
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, J. Garvey Section, Township, Range: Durham
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): <1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 36.078329 Long:-78.906494 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Nason silt loam NWI classification: PEM
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes x No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
—Surface Water (Al)
_Aquatic Fauna (B13)
—Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
X High Water Table (A2)
—Marl Deposits (B15) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
X Saturation (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131)
—Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132)
_Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
—Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (65)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (69)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 6
Saturation Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 0
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WB-WET
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
50% of total cover:
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
50% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1. Carex lurida
2. Juncus effusus
3. Bidens laevis
4. Rubus argutus
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
50% of total cover: 55
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Absolute Dominant Indicator
% Cover Species? Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 2
(A)
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 2
(B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0%
(A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
=Total Cover
OBL species 100 x 1 = 100
_ 20% of total cover:
FACW species 0 x 2 = 0
FAC species 10 x 3 = 30
FACU species 0 x 4 = 0
UPL species 0 x 5 = 0
Column Totals: 110 (A) 130
(B)
Prevalence Index = B/A = 1.18
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
X 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
=Total Cover
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
20% of total cover
40
Yes
OBL
40
Yes
OBL
20
No
OBL
10
No
FAC
20% of total cover: 22
=Total Cover
50% of total cover: 20% of total cover:
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
' Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
US Army Corps of Engineers
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WB-WET
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth
Matrix
Redox Features
(inches)
Color (moist)
%
Color (moist) % Type' Loc2
Texture Remarks
0-4
10YR 2/1
100
Loamy/Clayey
4-8
10YR 2/1
80
7.5YR 4/4 20 C M
Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
8-12
10YR 2/1
70
7.5YR 4/6 30 C M
Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
_Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR, P, T, U)
_Depleted Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
X Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
X Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_ Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_ Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6)
_Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches):
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-5516 City/County: Durham Sampling Date: 7-31-18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WB-UP
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, J. Garvey Section, Township, Range: Durham
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 36.078295 Long:-78.906527 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Nason silt loam NWI classification: UPL
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
—Surface Water (Al)
_Aquatic Fauna (1313)
—Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2)
—Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
—Saturation (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131)
—Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132)
_Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
—Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (65)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (69)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WB-UP
Absolute Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: )
% Cover Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Number of Dominant Species
2.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 4 (A)
3.
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 80.0% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8.
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
=Total Cover
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
FACW species 0 x 2 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size:
)
FAC species 60 x 3 = 180
1.
FACU species 10 x 4 = 40
2.
UPL species 0 x 5 = 0
3.
Column Totals: 70 (A) 220 (B)
4.
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.14
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8.
3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
=Total Cover
_
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1. Festuca arundinacea
30 Yes
FAC
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2. Rumex crispus
10 Yes
FAC
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Campsis radicans 10 Yes FAC
4. Plantago major
10 Yes
FAC
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5. Taraxacum officinale
10 Yes
FACU
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6
height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
9.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
70 =Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
35 20% of total cover:
14
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
20% of total cover:
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Point: WB-UP
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 3/4 100
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al) _Thin
Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) _
Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) _
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
_Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR, P, T, U) _Depleted
Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U) _
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U) _
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T) _
Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1) _
Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_ Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S) _
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6) _Piedmont
Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U) _Anomalous
Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U) _
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): I Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-5516 City/County: Durham Sampling Date: 7/31/18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WC -WET
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, J. Garvey Section, Township, Range: Durham
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): flat Local relief (concave, convex, none): concave Slope (%): <1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 36.077989 Long:-78.909141 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Mayodan sandy loam NWI classification: PFO
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes x No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
X Surface Water (Al)
_Aquatic Fauna (B13)
—Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
X High Water Table (A2)
—Marl Deposits (B15) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
X Saturation (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131)
—Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132)
_Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
—Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (65)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
X Water -Stained Leaves (69)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 0
Water Table Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 0
Saturation Present? Yes X
No Depth (inches): 0
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WC -WET
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Acer rubrum
2. Liquidambar styraciflua
3. Fraxinus pennsylvanica
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
50% of total cover: 25
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Acer rubrum
2. Liquidambar styraciflua
3. Quercus nigra
4. Carpinus caroliniana
5.
6.
7.
8.
50% of total cover: 10
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1. Microstegium vimineum
2. Juncus effusus
3. Scirpus cyperinus
4. Juncus effusus
5. Quercus nigra
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
50% of total cover: 43
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Vitis rotundifolia
2.
3.
4.
5.
Absolute
Dominant
Indicator
% Cover
Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
20
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
20
Yes
FAC
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 10
(A)
10
Yes
FACW
Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 10
(B)
Percent of Dominant Species
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 100.0%
(A/B)
Prevalence Index worksheet:
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
50
=Total Cover
OBL species 50 x 1 = 50
_ 20% of total cover:
10
FACW species 10 x 2 = 20
FAC species 100 x 3 = 300
5
Yes
FAC
FACU species 0 x 4= 0
5
Yes
FAC
UPL species 0 x 5= 0
5
Yes
FAC
Column Totals: 160 (A) 370
(B)
5
Yes
FAC
Prevalence Index = B/A = 2.31
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
X 3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
20
=Total Cover
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
20% of total cover: 4
30
Yes
FAC
' Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
10
No
OBL
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
30
Yes
OBL
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
10
No
OBL
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5
No
FAC
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
height.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
20% of total cover: 17
5 =Total Cover
50% of total cover: 3 20% of total cover: 1
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
Hydrophytic
Vegetation
Present? Yes X No
US Army Corps of Engineers
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - 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
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-4 10YR 2/1 98 7.5YR 4/4 2 C M Loamy/Clayey
4-12 10YR 2/1 80 7.5YR 4/4 20 C M Loamy/Clayey Prominent redox concentrations
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al)
_Thin Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2)
_ Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4)
_ Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
_ Stratified Layers (A5)
_ Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
_Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR, P, T, U)
_Depleted Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U)
X Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U)
_ Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T)
X Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1)
_ Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_ Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2)
_ Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S)
_ Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4)
_ Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6)
_Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): I Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET — Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-5516 City/County: Durham Sampling Date: 7-31-18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WC -UP
Investigator(s): S. Easterly, J Garvey Section, Township, Range: Durham
Landform (hillside, terrace, etc.): hillslope Local relief (concave, convex, none): convex Slope (%): 1
Subregion (LRR or MLRA): LRR P Lat: 36.078059 Long:-78.909400 Datum: NAD83
Soil Map Unit Name: Mayodan sandy loam NWI classification: UPL
Are climatic / hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes X No (If no, explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation Soil or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are "Normal Circumstances" present? Yes X 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 X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Secondary Indicators (minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators (minimum of one is required; check all that apply)
—Surface Soil Cracks (136)
—Surface Water (Al)
_Aquatic Fauna (1313)
—Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface (138)
_ High Water Table (A2)
—Marl Deposits (1315) (LRR U)
—Drainage Patterns (1310)
—Saturation (A3)
—Hydrogen Sulfide Odor (Cl)
—Moss Trim Lines (1316)
—Water Marks (131)
—Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots (C3)
_ Dry -Season Water Table (C2)
_Sediment Deposits (132)
_Presence of Reduced Iron (C4)
_Crayfish Burrows (C8)
_ Drift Deposits (63)
—Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils (C6)
—Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery (C9)
_Algal Mat or Crust (134)
_Thin Muck Surface (C7)
_Geomorphic Position (D2)
_ Iron Deposits (65)
—Other (Explain in Remarks)
—Shallow Aquitard (D3)
_ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery (137)
_ FAC-Neutral Test (D5)
Water -Stained Leaves (69)
Sphagnum Moss (D8) (LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Water Table Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Saturation Present? Yes
No X Depth (inches):
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
(includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data (stream gauge, monitoring well, aerial photos, previous inspections), if available:
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata) - Use scientific names of plants.
Sampling Point: WC -UP
Absolute
Dominant
Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
% Cover
Species?
Status
Dominance Test worksheet:
1.
Acerrubrum
10
Yes
FAC
Number of Dominant Species
2.
Carya tomentosa
10
Yes
UPL
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 6 (A)
3.
Diospyros virginiana
10
Yes
FAC
Total Number of Dominant
4.
Quercus alba
10
Yes
FACU
Species Across All Strata: 11 (B)
5.
Percent of Dominant Species
6.
That Are OBL, FACW, or FAC: 54.5% (A/B)
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8.
Total % Cover of: Multiply by:
40
=Total Cover
OBL species 0 x 1 = 0
50% of total cover:
20
20% of total cover:
8
FACW species 0 x 2 = 0
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30'
)
FAC species 60 x 3 = 180
1.
Quercus alba
10
Yes
FACU
FACU species 30 x 4 = 120
2.
Acerrubrum
10
Yes
FAC
UPL species 20 x 5 = 100
3.
Column Totals: 110 (A) 400 (B)
4.
Prevalence Index = B/A = 3.64
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
_ 1 - Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
X 2 - Dominance Test is >50%
8.
3 - Prevalence Index is 53.0'
20
=Total Cover
_
-Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50% of total cover:
10
20% of total cover:
4
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 15' )
1.
Toxicodendron radicans
10
Yes
FAC
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must be
2.
Smilax renifolia
10
Yes
UPL
present, unless disturbed or problematic.
Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Campsis radicans 10 Yes FAC
4.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
10
Yes
FACU
Tree - Woody plants, excluding vines, 3 in. (7.6 cm) or
5.
more in diameter at breast height (DBH), regardless of
6
height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub - Woody plants, excluding vines, less
8.
than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft (1 m) tall.
9.
10.
Herb - All herbaceous (non -woody) plants, regardless
11.
of size, and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
40
=Total Cover
Woody Vine - All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50% of total cover:
20
20% of total cover:
8
height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: )
1.
Vitis rotundifolia
10
Yes
FAC
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
10
=Total Cover
Vegetation
50% of total cover:
5
20% of total cover:
2
Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed, list morphological adaptations below.)
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region - Version 2.0

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
(inches) Color (moist) % Color (moist) % Type' Loc2 Texture Remarks
0-12 10YR 3/4 100
'Type: C=Concentration, D=Depletion, RM=Reduced Matrix, MS=Masked Sand Grains.
2Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs, unless otherwise noted.)
Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
_ Histosol (Al) _Thin
Dark Surface (S9) (LRR S, T, U)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR O)
_ Histic Epipedon (A2) _
Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck (S12)
_2 cm Muck (A10) (LRR S)
_ Black Histic (A3)
(MLRA 15313, 153D)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16)
_ Hydrogen Sulfide (A4) _
Loamy Mucky Mineral (F1) (LRR O)
(outside MLRA 150A)
_ Stratified Layers (A5) _
Loamy Gleyed Matrix (F2)
_ Reduced Vertic (F18)
_Organic Bodies (A6) (LRR, P, T, U) _Depleted
Matrix (F3)
(outside MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ 5 cm Mucky Mineral (A7) (LRR P, T, U) _
Redox Dark Surface (F6)
_ Piedmont Floodplain Soils (F19) (LRR P, T)
_ Muck Presence (A8) (LRR U) _
Depleted Dark Surface (F7)
_Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ 1 cm Muck (A9) (LRR P, T) _
Redox Depressions (F8)
(MLRA 153B)
_ Depleted Below Dark Surface (Al 1) _
Marl (F10) (LRR U)
_ Red Parent Material (F21)
_Thick Dark Surface (Al2) _
Depleted Ochric (F11) (MLRA 151)
_ Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
_ Coast Prairie Redox (A16) (MLRA 150A)_
Iron -Manganese Masses (F12) (LRR O, P, T)
(outside MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
_ Sandy Mucky Mineral (S1) (LRR O, S) _
Umbric Surface (F13) (LRR P, T, U)
_ Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix (TS7)
_ Sandy Gleyed Matrix (S4) _
Delta Ochric (F17) (MLRA 151)
(MLRA 153B, 153D)
_ Sandy Redox (S5)
Reduced Vertic (F18) (MLRA 150A, 15013)
_ Other (Explain in Remarks)
_Stripped Matrix (S6) _Piedmont
Floodplain Soils (F19) (MLRA 149A)
_ Dark Surface (S7) (LRR P, S, T, U) _Anomalous
Bright Floodplain Soils (F20)
_ Polyvalue Below Surface (S8)
(MLRA 149A, 153C, 153D)
3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S, T, U) _
Very Shallow Dark Surface (F22)
wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138, 152A in FL, 154)
unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer (if observed):
Type:
Depth (inches): I Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
This data sheet is revised from Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Regional Supplement Version 2.0 to include the NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric
Soils, Version 8.0, 2016.
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region — Version 2.0

FIELD
user manuar version z.i
NCDWR#:
INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch of the assessment area and photographs. Attach a copy of the USGS 7.5-minute topographic
quadrangle, and circle the location of the stream reach under evaluation If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same
property, identify and number all reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User
Manual for detailed descriptions and explanations of requested information Record in the "Notes/Sketch" section if any supplementary
measurements were performed Seethe NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that maybe relevant.
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT / SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any): U-5516 SA 2. Date of evaluation: 7-31-2018
3, Applicant/owner name: NCDOT 4. Assessor name/organization: S. Easterly/HDR
5. County: Durham 6. Nearest named water body
7. River Basin: Neuse on USGS 7.5-minute quad: Eno River
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach): 36.078818/-78.904741
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map): SA 10. Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet): 100 feet
11, Channel depth from bed (in riffle, if present) to top of bank (feet): 2-4 feet r Unable to assess channel depth.
12_ Channel width at top of bank (feet): 4-6 feet 13, Is assessment reach a swamp stream? rYes r,No
14_ Feature type: r ;Perennial flow .,Intenniltent flow [ ,Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM RATING INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone: ;Mountains (M) :,Piedmont (P) (;Inner Coastal Plain (1) ;Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16 Estimated geomorphic Fti j
valley shape (skip for g:,a ��+[;b
Tidal Marsh Stream): (more sinuous stream, flatter valley slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17 Watershed size: (skip g .'Size 1 (< 0.1 mi`) r: Size 2 (0.1 to < 0.5 mi`) r'Size 3 (0,5 to < 5 mi`) ",'Size 4 (z 5 miz)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? r:,'Yes ) -,No If Yes, check all that appy to the assessment area.
I Section 10 water F- Classified Trout Waters F, Water Supply Watershed ( [ l r;II r",III r;IV r,V)
f-- Essential Fish Habitat f- Primary Nursery Area r High Quality Waters/Outstanding Resource Waters
r Publicly owned property F- NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect F Nutrient Sensitive Waters
F Anadromous fish F_ 303(d) List r CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
I- Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
List species:
f- Designated Critical Habitat (list species):
19. Are additional stream
measurements
section or
1. Channel Water - assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
A Water throughout assessment reach.
B No flow, water in pools only.
C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction - assessment reach metric
A At least 10% of assessment reach in -stream habitat or riffle -pool sequence is adversely affected by a flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impounded on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach (examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, tidal gates)
;B Not
3. Feature Pattern - assessment reach metric
r",A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples: straightening, modification above or below culvert)
r;B Not A.
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile - assessment reach metric
g ;A Majority of assessment reach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming,
over widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of
these disturbances).
B Not A
5. Signs of Active Instability- assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered Examples of instability include
active bank failure, active channel down -cutting (head -cut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabion, rip -rap).
A < 10 % of channel unstable
[ ; B 10 to 25% of channel unstable
;C > 25% of channel unstable
6. Streamside Area Interaction - streamside area metric
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB).
LB RB
A A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction
�."B g ,B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples: berms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples: limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area,
leaky or intermittent bulkheads, causeways with floodplain constriction, minor ditching [including mosquito ditching])
C C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples: causeways with floodplain and channel constriction, bulkheads, retaining walls, fill, stream incision,
disruption of flood flows through streamside area] or too much floodplain/intertidal zone access [examples:
impoundments, intensive mosquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a
man-made feature on an interstream divide
Water Quality Stressors - assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
f- A Discolored water in stream or intertidal zone (milky white, blue, unnatural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
r B E*gL!says sedimentation (burying of stream features or intertidal zone)
No

f"- C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
F- D Odor (not including natural sulfide odors)
{- E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach Cite source in the "Notes/Sketch"
section
1 F Livestock with access to stream or intertidal zone
F G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
F_ Degraded marsh vegetation in the intertidal zone (removal, burning, regular mowing, destruction, etc )
I- I Other: (explain in "Notes/Sketch" section)
I✓ J Little to no stressors
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric
For Size 1 or 2 streams, D1 drought or higher is considered a drought; for Size 3 or 4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a
drought.
;A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
C No drought conditions
9 Large or Dangerous Stream - assessment reach metric
r-, Yes MI Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Yes, skip to Metric 13 (Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural In -stream Habitat Types - assessment reach metric
10a. ;Yes r: No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressors include excessive
sedimentation, mining, excavation, in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap], recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b Check all that occur (occurs if > 5 % coverage of assessment reach) (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
F_ A Multiple aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses m N F- F 5%6 oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens. and algal mats) m I- G Submerged aquatic vegetation
r- Mull[pie sticks andfar tear packs and/or emergent o F H Low -tide refugia (pools)
vegetation r o r` I Sand bottom
(-- C Mullipte snags and logs (including lap trees) t 2 f- J 5%5 vertical bank along the marsh
F- D 5% undercut banks andfar root mats and/or roots F- Little or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
17- E Little or no habitat
**************--***-********REMAIN ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS',"'*'.... •"•"'•'""•"""•
11. Bedform and Substrate -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a, ';'Yes 1r:,'No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream? (skip for Coastal Plain streams)
11b. Bedform evaluated. Check the appropriate box(es).
F A Riffle -run section (evaluate 11c)
[ B Pool -glide section (evaluate 11d)
r- C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
I 1 c In riffles sections, check all that occur below the normal stetted perimeter of the assessment reach -- whether or not submerged
Check at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain Streams and Tidal Marsh Streams) Not Present (NP) _
absent, Rare (R) = present but 510%, Common (C) _> 10-40%- Abundant (A) _ > 40-70%. Predominant (P) _> 70% Cumulative
percentages should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach
NP R C A P
Bedrock/saprolite
g ; Boulder (256 - 4096 mm)
Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
Gravel (2 - 64 mm)
Sand ( 062 - 2 mm)
Silt/clay (< 0.062 mm)
Detritus
Artificial (rip -rap. concrete, etc )
11d [-,Yes No Are pools filled with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
12. Aquatic Life - assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a r:,Yes r;No Was an in -stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one of the following reasons and skip to Metric 13. r-, No Water r ;Other:
12b ,Yes r.-, No Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check
all that apply- If No, skip to Metric 13,
1 >1 Numbers over columns refer to "individuals" for size 1 and 2 streams and "taxa" for size 3 and 4 streams.
F I Adult frogs
F_ f Aquatic reptiles
F_ f ,Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
F_ r- Beetles (including water pennies)
F_ r Caddisfly larvae (Trichoptera [T])
F- F- Asian clam (Corbicula )
F_ f- Crustacean (isopodlamphipod/crayfish/shrimp)
F_ Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
r_ r- Dipterans (true flies)
F f- Mayfly larvae (Ephemeioptera [E])
r- f- Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
I-- F- larvae
f- f Mosquito fish (Gambusia) or mud minnows (Umbra pygmaea)
I- f Mussels/Clams (not Corbicula )
F r- Other fish
F_ f- Salamanders/tadpoles
i-- 7 Snails
I__ Stonelly larvae (Plecoptera (P])
F I- Tipulid larvae

r— r Worms/leeches
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank flow and
upland runoff
LB RB
A A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
;B ; B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
[ ;C ;C Severe alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area (examples include: ditches, fill,
soil, compaction, livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storage — streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
;A A Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water ?6 inches deep
,B B Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
C C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
15. Wetland Presence — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Do not consider wetlands outside of the streamside area or within the
normal wetted perimeter of assessment reach
LB RB
Y Y Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
N N
16. Baseflow Contributors — assessment reach metric (skip for size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of and draining to the assessment reach.
f A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
F B Ponds (include wet detention basins: do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
I— C Obstruction that passes some flow during low -flow periods within assessment area (beaver dam, bottom -release dam)
F D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating (iron oxidizing bacteria in water Indicates seepage)
r E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
ry F None of the above
17. Baseflow Detractors — assessment area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
r- A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump installation)
r— Obstruction not passing flow during low flow periods affecting the assessment reach (ex: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
f C Urban stream (- 24% impervious surface for watershed)
r D Evidence that the stream -side area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
r- E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
f7 F None of the above
18. Shading — assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider aspecL Consider "leaf -on" condition.
A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
g ;B Degraded (example: scattered trees)
;C Stream shading is gone or largely absent
19. Buffer Width — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) starting at the top
of bank out to the first break.
Vegetated
Wooded
LB
RB
LB RB
,A
A
,A ;A ?100-feet wide or extends to the edge of the watershed
�B
�,'B
B } JB From 50 to < 1 00-feet wide
[,C
;C
C C From 30 to < 50-feet wide
g+ D
D
D; D From 10 to < 30-feet wide
[,E
E
E E <10-feet wide or no trees
20. Buffer Structure — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider
for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB
RB
A
r'�A
Mature forest
B
rt, B
Non -mature woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
C
r"C
Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees < 10 feet wide
D
D
Maintained shrubs
g ; E
; E
Little or no vegetation
Buffer Stressors — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but
is within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet)
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22: Fv
Abuts < 30 feet 30-50 feet
LB RB LB RB LB IRS
[,A [;A g;A A A [,A Row crops
�B B }!;B B B g,B Maintained turf
C C )' ;C C C C Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
�^D D D D D D Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
A g ;A Medium to high stem density
B;B Low stem density
C C No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer— streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)

Consider whether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation > 10-feet wide
LB RIB
r'A [';A The total length of buffer breaks is < 25 percent.
�B r"B The total length of buffer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
rC rC The total length of buffer breaks is > 50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition — First 100 feet of streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank or to the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes
to assessment reach habitat
LB RB
A r A Vegetation is close to undisturbed in species present and their proportions Lower strata composed of native
species, with non-native invasive species absent or sparse
B [."B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terms of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
species This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clear -cutting or clearing or
communities with non-native invasive species present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees.
rC r C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions Mature canopy is absent or communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non -characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation.
25. Conductivity — assessment reach metric (skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a. rYes �,.^No Was a conductivity measurement recorded?
If No, select one of the following reasons. rNo Water rOther:
251b. Check the box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of microsiemens per centimeter)
r A <46 [," B 46 to < 67 �"� C 67 to < 79 [, D 79 to < 230 r E 230

NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name U-5516 SA
Stream Category Pa2
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N)
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream)
Date of Evaluation 7-31-2018
Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
NY)
YE5
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Function Class Rating Summary
USACEI
All Streams
NCDWR
Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
(2) Baseflow
(2) Flood Flow
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
(4) Floodplain Access
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
(4) Microtopography
(3) Stream Stability
(4) Channel Stability
(4) Sediment Transport
(4) Stream Geomorphology
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3) Thermoregulation
(2) Indicators of Stressors
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
NO
LOW
NA
LOW
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
NO
NA
NA
(1) Habitat
(2) In -stream Habitat
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH

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INSTRUCTIONS: Attach a sketch of the assessment area and photographs. Attach a copy of the USGS 7.5-minute topographic
quadrangle, and circle the location of the stream reach under evaluation. If multiple stream reaches will be evaluated on the same
property, identify and number all reaches on the attached map, and include a separate form for each reach. See the NC SAM User
Manual for detailed descriptions and explanations of requested information. Record in the "Notes/Sketch" section if any supplementary
measurements were performed Seethe NC SAM User Manual for examples of additional measurements that maybe relevant
NOTE EVIDENCE OF STRESSORS AFFECTING THE ASSESSMENT AREA (do not need to be within the assessment area).
PROJECT I SITE INFORMATION:
1. Project name (if any): U-5516 SB 2. Date of evaluation: 7-31-2018
3. Applicant/owner name: NCDOT 4. Assessor name/organization: S Easterly/HDR
5. County: Durham 6. Nearest named water body
7. River Basin: Neuse on USGS 7.5-minute quad: Eno River
8. Site coordinates (decimal degrees, at lower end of assessment reach): 36.078633/-78.905976
STREAM INFORMATION: (depth and width can be approximations)
9. Site number (show on attached map): SB 10, Length of assessment reach evaluated (feet): 100 feet
11 Channel depth from bed (in riffle, if present) to top of bank (feet): 2-4 feet I- Unable to assess channel depth.
12. Channel width at top of bank (feet): 4-6 feet 13 Is assessment reach a swamp stream? [;Yes r;No
14. Feature type: r;Perennial flow r.;Intermittent flow g";Tidal Marsh Stream
STREAM RATING INFORMATION:
15. NC SAM Zone: [;Mountains (M) E: Piedmont (P) ;Inner Coastal Plain (1) [-,Outer Coastal Plain (0)
16 Estimated geomorphic
valley shape (skip for [: a [; b
Tidal Marsh Stream): (more sinuous stream, flatter valley slope) (less sinuous stream, steeper valley slope)
17 Watershed size: (skip r .'Size 1 (< 0 1 mi`) [: Size 2 (0.1 to < 0.5 mi`) 'Size 3 (0,5 to < 5 mi`) r�'Size 4 (>_ 5 mi)
for Tidal Marsh Stream)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
18. Were regulatory considerations evaluated? r:;Yes [;No If Yes, check all that appy to the assessment area.
F Section 10 water f- ClassifiedTroutWaters f,_ Water Supply Watershed ( r,I r;II r';III r.;IV r;
r Essential Fish Habitat i- Primary Nursery Area r High Quality Waters/Outstanding Resource Waters
F- Publicly owned property r NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect j- Nutrient Sensitive Waters
F- Anadromous fish r 303(d) List i CAMA Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)
17- Documented presence of a federal and/or state listed protected species within the assessment area.
List species:
i- Designated Critical Habitat (list species):
19. Are additional stream information/supplementary measurements Included in 'NoloslSkalch" section orattached? •,Yes
1. Channel Water- assessment reach metric (skip for Size 1 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
A Water throughout assessment reach.
B No flow, water in pools only.
C No water in assessment reach.
2. Evidence of Flow Restriction - assessment reach metric
;A At least 10% of assessment reach in -stream habitat or riffle -pool sequence is adversely affected by a Flow restriction or fill to the
point of obstructing flow or a channel choked with aquatic macrophytes or ponded water or impounded on flood or ebb within
the assessment reach (examples: undersized or perched culverts, causeways that constrict the channel, tidal gates).
g: B Not A
3. Feature Pattern - assessment reach metric
�'A A majority of the assessment reach has altered pattern (examples: straightening, modification above or below culvert),
r: B Not A.
4. Feature Longitudinal Profile - assessment reach metric
r-�A Majority of assessment reach has a substantially altered stream profile (examples: channel down -cutting, existing damming,
over widening, active aggradation, dredging, and excavation where appropriate channel profile has not reformed from any of
these disturbances).
[: B Not A
5. Signs of Active Instability - assessment reach metric
Consider only current instability, not past events from which the stream has currently recovered. Examples of instability include
active bank failure, active channel down -cutting (head -cut), active widening, and artificial hardening (such as concrete, gabion, rip -rap).
A < 10% of channel unstable
;B 10 to 25% of channel unstable
;C > 25% of channel unstable
6. Streamside Area Interaction - streamside area metric
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB).
LB RB
r. A A Little or no evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction
B g;B Moderate evidence of conditions (examples: berms, levees, down -cutting, aggradation, dredging) that adversely affect
reference interaction (examples: limited streamside area access, disruption of flood flows through streamside area,
leaky or intermittent bulkheads, causeways with floodplain constriction, minor ditching [including mosquito ditching])
C g ;C Extensive evidence of conditions that adversely affect reference interaction (little to no floodplain/intertidal zone access
[examples: causeways with floodplain and channel constriction, bulkheads, retaining walls, fill, stream incision,
disruption of flood flows through streamside area] or too much floodplain/intertidal zone access [examples:
impoundments, intensive mosquito ditching]) or floodplain/intertidal zone unnaturally absent or assessment reach is a
man-made feature on an interstream divide
7. Water Quality Stressors - assessment reach/intertidal zone metric
Check all that apply.
i- A Discolored water in stream or intertidal zone (milky white, blue, unnatural water discoloration, oil sheen, stream foam)
F- _-ssitie sedimentation (burying of stream features or intertidal zone)

f C Noticeable evidence of pollutant discharges entering the assessment reach and causing a water quality problem
(- D Odor (not including natural sulfide odors)
r E Current published or collected data indicating degraded water quality in the assessment reach Cite source in the "Notes/Sketch"
section,
f- F Livestock with access to stream or intertidal zone
r_ G Excessive algae in stream or intertidal zone
F_ H Degraded marsh vegetation to the intertidal zone (removal, burning. regular mowing, destruction, etc.)
F I Other: (explain in "Notes/Sketch" section)
i✓ J Little to no stressors
8. Recent Weather -watershed metric
For Size 1 or 2 streams, 01 drought or higher is considered a drought; for Size 3 or 4 streams, D2 drought or higher is considered a
drought.
A Drought conditions and no rainfall or rainfall not exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
g ;B Drought conditions and rainfall exceeding 1 inch within the last 48 hours
C No drought conditions
9 Large or Dangerous Stream - assessment reach metric
;'Yes r:;No Is stream is too large or dangerous to assess? If Yes, skip to Metric 13 (Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition).
10. Natural In -stream Habitat Types - assessment reach metric
10a- r,Yes g ;No Degraded in -stream habitat over majority of the assessment reach (examples of stressors include excessive
sedimentation, mining, excavation, in -stream hardening [for example, rip -rap], recent dredging, and snagging)
(evaluate for size 4 Coastal Plain streams only, then skip to Metric 12)
10b Check all that occur (occurs if > 5% coverage of assessment reach) (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams)
F_ A Multiple aquatic macrophyles and aquatic mosses m N 1- F 5% oysters or other natural hard bottoms
(include liverworts, lichens. and algal mats) � m I- G Submerged aquatic vegetation
f B Multiple slcksand/or leaf packs and/or emergent o F H Low -tide refugO (pools)
vegetation Y r o r- I Sand boltom
[ ' C Multiple snags and bgs (including lap trees) L M t- J 5% vertical bank along the marsh
F- D 5% undercut banks and/or root mats and/or roots 0 2 r` K LRW or no habitat
in banks extend to the normal wetted perimeter
r- E Little or no habitat
ING QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR TIDAL MARSH STREAMS««««««««««««««««««««««««««««
11. Bedform and Substrate -assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
11a_ [;Yes r:,No Is assessment reach in a natural sand -bed stream? (skip for Coastal Plain streams)
11 b- Bedform evaluated, Check the appropriate box(es).
F_ A Riffle -run section (evaluate 11c)
rf B Pool -glide section (evaluate 11d)
F- C Natural bedform absent (skip to Metric 12, Aquatic Life)
11 c. In riffles sections, check all that occur below the normal wetted perimeter of the assessment reach - whether or not submerged
Check at least one box in each row (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain Streams and Tidal Marsh Streams) Not Present (NP)
absent, Rare (R) = present but <<<10%, Common (C) _ > 10-409% Abundant (A) = > 40-70%, Predominant (P) _ > 70% Cumulative
percentages should not exceed 100% for each assessment reach.
NP R C A P
Bedrock/saprolite
Boulder (256 -- 4096 mm)
Cobble (64 - 256 mm)
Gravel (2-64mrn)
Sand (.062 - 2 nrim)
)° Silt/clay (< 0 062 mm)
Detritus
Artificial (rip -rap, concrete, etc )
11 d r ;Yes r.; No Are pools filled with sediment? (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
12. Aquatic Life - assessment reach metric (skip for Size 4 Coastal Plain streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
12a. r-,'Yes r,No Was an in -stream aquatic life assessment performed as described in the User Manual?
If No, select one of the following reasons and skip to Metric 13. r', No Water ;Other:
12b. ;'Yes r:;Na Are aquatic organisms present in the assessment reach (look in riffles, pools, then snags)? If Yes, check
all that apply. If No, skip to Metric 13,
1 >1 Numbers over columns refer to "individuals" for size 1 and 2 streams and "taxa" for size 3 and 4 streams.
I- F- Adult frogs
F r- Aquatic reptiles
1- r Aquatic macrophytes and aquatic mosses (include liverworts, lichens, and algal mats)
f- f- Beetles (including water pennies)
f r- Caddisfly larvae (Trichoptera ir])
f_ r-- Asian clam (Corbicula )
F_ r- Crustacean (isopod/arnphipod/crayfish/shnrnp)
F I- Damselfly and dragonfly larvae
1- F_ Dipterans (true flies)
F_ 1 Mayfly larvae (Ephemeroptera [E])
F_ 17- Megaloptera (alderfly, fishfly, dobsonfly larvae)
I-" f- Midges/mosquito larvae
F r- Mosquito fish (Gambusia) or mud minnows (Umbra pygrnaea)
F_ F- Mussels/Clams (not Corbiada )
F_ 7- Other Other fish
f- r- Salamanders/tadpoles
f- F Snails
I- I- Stonefly larvae (Plecoptera [P])
17- IF- 7pulid larvae

f— Worms/leeches
13. Streamside Area Ground Surface Condition — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Consider storage capacity with regard to both overbank flow and
upland runoff
LB RB
A A Little or no alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
B [ ;B Moderate alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area
C C Severe alteration to water storage capacity over a majority of the streamside area (examples include: ditches, fill,
soil, compaction, livestock disturbance, buildings, man-made levees, drainage pipes)
14. Streamside Area Water Storage — streamside area metric (skip for Size 1 streams, Tidal Marsh Streams, and B valley types)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB) of the streamside area.
LB RB
g ;A [ ;A Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water >_6 inches deep
g ; B B Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
C C Majority of streamside area with depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
15. Wetland Presence — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for the Left Bank (LB) and the Right Bank (RB). Do not consider wetlands outside of the streamside area or within the
normal wetted perimeter of assessment reach.
LB RB
Y Y Are wetlands present in the streamside area?
N �', N
16. Baseflow Contributors — assessment reach metric (skip for size 4 streams and Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all contributors within the assessment reach or within view of and draining to the assessment reach.
r— A Streams and/or springs (jurisdictional discharges)
r B Ponds (include wet detention basins: do not include sediment basins or dry detention basins)
r C Obstruction that passes some flow during low -flow periods within assessment area (beaver dam bottom -release dam)
F D Evidence of bank seepage or sweating (iron oxidizing bacteria in water indicates seepage)
i— E Stream bed or bank soil reduced (dig through deposited sediment if present)
F7 F None of the above
17. Baseflow Detractors — assessment area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all that apply.
f— A Evidence of substantial water withdrawals from the assessment reach (includes areas excavated for pump installation)
1— B Obstruction not passing flow during low flow periods affecting the assessment reach (ex: watertight dam, sediment deposit)
F_ C Urban stream (= 24% impervious surface for watershed)
r D Evidence that the stream -side area has been modified resulting in accelerated drainage into the assessment reach
F— E Assessment reach relocated to valley edge
r F None of the above
18. Shading — assessment reach metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider aspect. Consider "leaf -on" condition.
A Stream shading is appropriate for stream category (may include gaps associated with natural processes)
;B Degraded (example: scattered trees)
[ ;C Stream shading is gone or largely absent
19. Buffer Width — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider "vegetated buffer" and "wooded buffer" separately for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) starting at the top
of bank out to the first break.
Vegetated
Wooded
LB
RB
LB RB
;A
;A
E ;A )";A >_100-feet wide or extends to the edge of the watershed
B
, B
, B B From 50 to < 100-feet wide
C
C
C [;C From 30 to < 50-feet wide
D
; D
[: D; D From 10 to < 30-feet wide
g �E
E
E E < 10-feet wide or no trees
20. Buffer Structure — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider
for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Vegetated" Buffer Width).
LB
RB
�'A
r;"A
Mature forest
['B
r-.- B
Non -mature woody vegetation or modified vegetation structure
g ;C
C
Herbaceous vegetation with or without a strip of trees < 10 feet wide
[;D
D
Maintained shrubs
;E
;E
Little or no vegetation
Buffer Stressors — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Check all appropriate boxes for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB). Indicate if listed stressor abuts stream (Abuts), does not abut but
is within 30 feet of stream (< 30 feet), or is between 30 to 50 feet of stream (30-50 feet)
If none of the following stressors occurs on either bank, check here and skip to Metric 22: Fv
Abuts < 30 feet 30-50 feet
LB
RB
LB
RB
LB
RB
r-,A
rA
[;A
r�'A
r�'A
g;A
6
,B
8
B
B
g;B
�C
C
C
C
C
g;C
D
D
D
�";D
D
D
Row crops
Maintained turf
Pasture (no livestock)/commercial horticulture
Pasture (active livestock use)
22. Stem Density — streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Consider for left bank (LB) and right bank (RB) for Metric 19 ("Wooded" Buffer Width).
LB RB
A A Medium to high stem density
B g: B Low stem density
;C C No wooded riparian buffer or predominantly herbaceous species or bare ground
23. Continuity of Vegetated Buffer— streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)

Consider whether vegetated buffer is continuous along stream (parallel). Breaks are areas lacking vegetation > 10-feet wide
LB RB
[;A [.,A The total length of buffer breaks is < 25 percent.
B B The total length of buffer breaks is between 25 and 50 percent.
[;C E ;C The total length of buffer breaks is > 50 percent.
24. Vegetative Composition — First 100 feet of streamside area metric (skip for Tidal Marsh Streams)
Evaluate the dominant vegetation within 100 feet of each bank or to the edge of the watershed (whichever comes first) as it contributes
to assessment reach habitat.
LB RB
[;A [�A Vegetation is close to undisturbed in species present and their proportions Lower strata composed of native
species, with non-native invasive species absent or sparse
B [.; B Vegetation indicates disturbance in terns of species diversity or proportions, but is still largely composed of native
species This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clear -cutting or clearing or
communities with non-native invasive species present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata or
communities missing understory but retaining canopy trees
C C Vegetation is severely disturbed in terms of species diversity or proportions. Mature canopy is absent or communities
with non-native invasive species dominant over a large portion of expected strata or communities composed of planted
stands of non -characteristic species or communities inappropriately composed of a single species or no vegetation
25. Conductivity — assessment reach metric (skip for all Coastal Plain streams)
25a. r;Yes [o'�,No Was a conductivity measurement recorded?
If No, select one of the following reasons. ["No Water [;Other:
25b Check the box corresponding to the conductivity measurement (units of microsiemens per centimeter)
[, A <46 � B 46 to < 67 r— C 67 to < 79 r_ D 79 to < 230 ['; E >_ 230

NC SAM Stream Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 2.1
Stream Site Name U-5516 SB
Stream Category Pa2
Notes of Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
Additional stream information/supplementary measurements included (Y/N)
NC SAM feature type (perennial, intermittent, Tidal Marsh Stream)
Date of Evaluation 7-31-2018
Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
NO
YES
YES
Informi#4cn4
Function Class Rating Summary
USACE/
All Streams
NCDWR
Intermittent
(1) Hydrology
(2) Baseflow
(2) Flood Flow
(3) Streamside Area Attenuation
(4) Floodplain Access
(4) Wooded Riparian Buffer
(4) Microtopography
(3) Stream Stability
(4) Channel Stability
(4) Sediment Transport
(4) Stream Geomorphology
(2) Stream/Intertidal Zone Interaction
(2) Longitudinal Tidal Flow
(2) Tidal Marsh Stream Stability
(3) Tidal Marsh Channel Stability
(3) Tidal Marsh Stream Geomorphology
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
MEDIUM
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
(1) Water Quality
(2) Baseflow
(2) Streamside Area Vegetation
(3) Upland Pollutant Filtration
(3) Thermoregulation
(2) Indicators of Stressors
(2) Aquatic Life Tolerance
(2) Intertidal Zone Filtration
LOW
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
NO
LOW
NA
LOW
HIGH
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
HIGH
NO
NA
NA
(1) Habitat
(2) In -stream Habitat
(3) Baseflow
MEDIUM
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 5
USAGE AID# NCDWR N:
Project Name U-5516 Date of Evaluation 7-31-2018
Applicant/Owner Name NCDOT Wetland Site Name U-5516 WA
Wetland Type Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Level III Ecoregion Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Eno River
River Basin Neuse USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020201
County Durham NCDWR Region Raleigh
;Yes r, No Precipitation within 48 hrs? I_ahlude2Lan itude (deci-de rees) 36 079175/-78.907027
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc )
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc )
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc )
Is the assessment area intensively managed? r;Yes F," No
Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated? ;Yes rNo If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area
F Anadromous fish
F Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
r Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
r Publicly owned property
F N C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
F Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
r Designated NCNHP reference community
F Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
r, Blackwater
r: Brownwater
F Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) ;Lunar ;Wind ;Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ;Yes r:; No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? -;Yes r+ No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? ; Yes No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
�+ A A Not severely altered
B B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology A ditch 51 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,
while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
A r;A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered
B [.; B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
;C r ;C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines).
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment arealwetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column for each group below Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a. A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
C C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
D D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
€;B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
�;C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a;A Sandy soil
B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
'C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximarphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon >-1 inch
4c. 'A No peat or muck presence
B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
g;A'A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B`; B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
MC r, C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor) 4
6. Land Use — opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M) Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
r7l A i✓ A 177 A >_10% impervious surfaces
i B f— B F B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F— C F C F C >_20% coverage of pasture
i— D i D i D >_20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
r- E F— E F E >_20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F— F l— F F F >20% coverage of clear-cut land
F G 7 G F G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the
assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer— assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
€:;Yes r" No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make
buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.)
A >_50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
J
E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
r, 515-feet wide r+ > 15-feet wide r". Other open water (no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
r',, Yes ro; No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic
Exposed — adjacent open water with width >-2500 feet or regular boat traffic
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes
and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp
Forest only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the
assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
A;A >-100 feet
B B From 80 to < 100 feet
C; C From 50 to < 80 feet
D; D From 40 to < 50 feet
E r J' E From 30 to < 40 feet
[+", F F From 15 to < 30 feet
G; G From 5 to < 15 feet
H H < 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition)
A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
E ;C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
A CA CA >500 acres
* B C B CB From 100 to < 500 acres
*C E:C CC From 50 to < 100 acres
E] D D CD From 25 to < 50 acres
r] E E C E From 10 to < 25 acres
L] F F C F From 5 to < 10 acres
U G G C G From 1 to < 5 acres
H C H CH From 0.5 to < 1 acre
C I C I C 1 From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
. J EJ C."J From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
K C K C K < 0 01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
CA Pocosin is the full extent (>_90%) of its natural landscape size
C B Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
CA CA >_500 acres
CB CB From 100 to < 500 acres
CC CC From 50 to < 100 acres
CID CD From 10 to < 50 acres
E E [." E < 10 acres
C F C F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
EYes C No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts Consider
the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut,
select option "C."
CA 0
CB 1 to 4
CC 5 to 8
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
CA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata
CC Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
Ce:A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
CB Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
E Yes C No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands_
CA
>_25% coverage of vegetation
€: B
< 25% coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each
column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace above the
assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately
AA
WT
oCA
CA
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
CB
CB
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v
CC
CC
Canopy sparse or absent
oCA
CA
Dense mid-story/sapling layer
u.
['B
CB
Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
CC
CC
Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
CA
CA
Dense shrub layer
L
CB
CB
Moderate density shrub layer
N
CC
CC
Shrub layer sparse or absent
�A
CA
Dense herb layer
rl li
C B
Moderate density herb layer
C
CC
Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
CB Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
C B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
CC Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
CA Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
CB Not
21. Vegetatiori/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
CA CB CC D
If
^ r nt,
{..�
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization,
diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
EA Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area,
C B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
CC Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

Wetland Site Name
Wetland Type
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
U-5516 WA
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
Date 7-31-2018
Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
YES
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
NO
Sub -function Rating Summary
Function
Sub -function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology
Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Water Quality
Pathogen Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Particulate Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Physical Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Habitat
Physical Structure
Condition
MEDIUM
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition
Condition
HIGH
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
HIGH
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
YES
Habitat
Condition
MEDIUM
Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 5
USACE AID#: NCDWR 0:
Project Name U-5516 Date of Evaluation 7-31-2018
Applicant/Owner Name NCDOT Wetland Site Name U-5516 WB
Wetland Type Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Level III Ecoregion Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Eno River
River Basin Neuse USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020201
County Durham NCDWR Region Raleigh
t ;Yes FNo Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude (deci-de rees) 36.078329/-78.906494
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent. Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years) Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc )
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc.)
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc.)
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc )
Is the assessment area intensively managed? g ;Yes [; No
Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated? r«,Yes r;No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
Anadromous fish
Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
Publicly owned property
N.0 Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
Designated NCNHP reference community
Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
r; Blackwater
ro; Brownwater
F_ Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) ;Lunar [;Wind ;Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ; Yes F", No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? r,Yes r+ No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? :Yes L•; No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual) If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
A r",A Not severely altered
B B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub). Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch :91 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,
while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable
Surf Sub
r;A A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered
B B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C g ;C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines)
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief —assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT).
AA WT
3a. 'r','A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
'j?"; B ; B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
r,C ;C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
;D;D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
�;C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators
4a,A Sandy soil
B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
B Soil ribbon _>1 inch
4c r,A No peat or muck presence
r, B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland — opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub).
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc.
Surf Sub
A,A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B; B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
;C,C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use — opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M). Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion
WS 5M 2M
fr A F-1- A r A >_10% impervious surfaces
r B r B r B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F C F C F C >_20% coverage of pasture
F D F D F D >_20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
F E F E F E >_20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F F F F f— F >20% coverage of clear-cut land
r G F' G F G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage anrUor overbank flow from affectio the
assessment area
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer— assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
7a Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
r+,Yes r",No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make
buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland. Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.)
A >_50 feet
r: B From 30 to < 50 feet
rj C From 15 to < 30 feet
r'J D From 5 to < 15 feet
r-, E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width
r, :915-feet wide F > 15-feet wide r, Other open water (no tributary present)
7d Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
r'. Yes re, No
7e Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
r, Sheltered — adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
Exposed — adjacent open water with width >-2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes
and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp
Forest only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the
assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
;A [,A >t100 feet
B ; F3 From 80 to < 100 feet
C ; C From 50 to < 80 feet
[, DD From 40 to < 50 feet
E' E From 30 to < 40 feet
�.; F, F From 15 to < 30 feet
G,G From 5 to < 15 feet
�; H ,' H < 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant landform
�+ A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition).
'A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland.
C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size —wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas. If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
CA E'A CA >_500 acres
CB L] B [:B From 100 to < 500 acres
CC F,C ,C From 50 to < 100 acres
D DD From 25 to < 50 acres
E E E From 10 to < 25 acres
C F C F C F From 5 to < 10 acres
EG Z]G CG From 1 to < 5 acres
CH H CH From 0.5 to < 1 acre
Cl -1 r, I From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
E.:J J EJ From 0 01 to < 0.1 acre
C K , K C K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
CA Pocosin is the full extent (>_90%) of its natural landscape size
CB Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate) Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide.
Well Loosely
CA CA >_500 acres
CB 1; B From 100 to < 500 acres
CC CC From 50 to < 100 acres
D u D From 10 to < 50 acres
C' E `: E < 10 acres
i�
F � ' F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b Evaluate for marshes only.
o Yes C No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts Consider
the eight main points of the compass. Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut,
select option "C."
CA 0
CB 1 to 4
CC 5to8
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
CA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
CB Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata
CC Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
EA Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics)
CB Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a Is vegetation present?
E Yes C No If Yes, continue to 17b If No, skip to Metric 18
17b Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands.
CA
>_25%
coverage of vegetation
B
< 25%
coverage of vegetation
17c. Check a box in each column for each stratum Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands Consider structure
in airspace
above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
AA
WT
oCA
CA
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
CB
CB
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v
CC
CC
Canopy sparse or absent
o
CA
CA
Dense mid-story/sapling layer
N
C B
C B
Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
CC
CC
Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
CA
CA
Dense shrub layer
L
CB
CB
Moderate density shrub layer
N
CC
CC
Shrub layer sparse or absent
-0
CA
CA
Dense herb layer
CB
CB
Moderate density herb layer
"C
CC
Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
CB Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present
CB Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
CC Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris
CA Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
CB Not
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization,
diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
[o]A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area
"C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
CID Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area

Wetland Site Name
Wetland Type
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
U-5516 WB
Non -Tidal Freshwater Marsh
Date 7-31-2018
Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Notes on Field Assessment Form (YIN)
NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (YIN)
NO
Wetland is intensively managed (YIN)
NO
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (YIN)
YES
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (YIN)
NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (YIN)
NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (YIN)
NO
Sub -function Rating Summary
Function Sub -function Metrics Rating
Hydrology Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Water Quality Pathogen Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (YIN)
NA
Particulate Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (YIN)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (YIN)
NA
Physical Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (YIN)
NA
Pollution Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (YIN)
NA
Habitat Physical Structure
Condition
MEDIUM
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition
Condition
HIGH
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
_
HIGH
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (YIN)
YES
Habitat
Condition
MEDIUM
Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 5
USACE AID#. NCDWR 1/
Project Name U-5516 Date of Evaluation 7-31-2018
Applicant/Owner Name NCDOT Wetland Site Name U-5516 WC
Wetland Type Basin Wetland Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Level III Ecoregion Piedmont Nearest Named Water Body Eno River
River Basin Neuse USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03020201
County Durham NCDWR Region Raleigh
;Yes r-,No Precipitation within 48 hrs? LatitudelLon itude deri-de rees 36.077989/-78.909141
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area (may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle and/or make note on last page if evidence of stressors is apparent Consider departure from reference, if
appropriate, in recent past (for instance, approximately within 10 years). Noteworthy stressors include, but are not limited
to the following
• Hydrological modifications (examples: ditches, dams, beaver dams, dikes, berms, ponds, etc.)
• Surface and sub -surface discharges into the wetland (examples: discharges containing obvious pollutants, presence of nearby
septic tanks, underground storage tanks (USTs), hog lagoons, etc )
• Signs of vegetation stress (examples: vegetation mortality, insect damage, disease, storm damage, salt intrusion, etc )
• Habitat/plant community alteration (examples: mowing, clear -cutting, exotics, etc.)
Is the assessment area intensively managed? r,Yes ft,'No
Regulatory Considerations - Were regulatory considerations evaluated? ro,,Yes r;No If Yes, check all that apply to the assessment area.
Anadromous fish
f Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWR riparian buffer rule in effect
F- Abuts a Primary Nursery Area (PNA)
F Publicly owned property
F— N.C. Division of Coastal Management Area of Environmental Concern (AEC) (including buffer)
F Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW, ORW, or Trout
F Designated NCNHP reference community
f- Abuts a 303(d)-listed stream or a tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream
What type of natural stream is associated with the wetland, if any? (check all that apply)
r; Blackwater
r, Brownwater
f— Tidal (if tidal, check one of the following boxes) r Lunar r-, W ind r; Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? r;Yes F,"No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? ;Yes g;No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? Yes . No
1. Ground Surface Condition/Vegetation Condition — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider alteration to the ground surface (GS) in the assessment area and vegetation structure
(VS) in the assessment area Compare to reference wetland if applicable (see User Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
;A A Not severely altered
B B Severely altered over a majority of the assessment area (ground surface alteration examples: vehicle tracks, excessive
sedimentation, fire -plow lanes, skidder tracks, bedding, fill, soil compaction, obvious pollutants) (vegetation structure
alteration examples: mechanical disturbance, herbicides, salt intrusion [where appropriate], exotic species, grazing,
less diversity [if appropriate], hydrologic alteration)
2. Surface and Sub -Surface Storage Capacity and Duration — assessment area condition metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface storage capacity and duration (Surf) and sub -surface storage capacity and
duration (Sub) Consider both increase and decrease in hydrology. A ditch <_1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,
while a ditch > 1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and sub -surface water. Consider tidal flooding regime, if applicable.
Surf Sub
;A r,A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
B B Water storage capacity or duration are altered, but not substantially (typically, not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C Water storage capacity or duration are substantially altered (typically, alteration sufficient to result in vegetation
change) (examples: draining, flooding, soil compaction, filling, excessive sedimentation, underground utility lines)
3. Water Storage/Surface Relief — assessment area/wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box in each column for each group below. Select the appropriate storage for the assessment area (AA) and the wetland
type (WT)
AA WT
3a. A A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water > 1 foot deep
B B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
C ; C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
[+; D D Depressions able to pond water < 3 inches deep
3b. A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
[+;C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure - assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Check a box from each of the three soil property groups below. Dig soil profile in the dominant assessment area landscape
feature. Make soil observations within the 12 inches. Use most recent National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils guidance for
regional indicators.
4a. [,"A Sandy soil
B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features (concentrations, depletions, or rhizospheres)
;C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
E Histosol or histic epipedon
Ib. A Soil ribbon < 1 inch
;B Soil ribbon >-1 inch
4c A No peat or muck presence
B A peat or muck presence
5. Discharge into Wetland - opportunity metric
Check a box in each column. Consider surface pollutants or discharges (Surf) and sub -surface pollutants or discharges (Sub)
Examples of sub -surface discharges include presence of nearby septic tank, underground storage tank (UST), etc
Surf Sub
g+ A: A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B ; B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetland and stressing, but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
C C Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges (pathogen, particulate, or soluble) entering the assessment area and
potentially overwhelming the treatment capacity of the wetland (water discoloration, dead vegetation, excessive
sedimentation, odor)
6. Land Use - opportunity metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Check all that apply (at least one box in each column). Evaluation involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. Consider sources
draining to assessment area within entire upstream watershed (WS), within 5 miles and within the watershed draining to the
assessment area (5M), and within 2 miles and within the watershed draining to the assessment area (2M) Effective riparian buffers
are considered to be 50 feet wide in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont ecoregions and 30 feet wide in the Blue Ridge Mountains ecoregion.
WS 5M 2M
F A F A F A >_10% impervious surfaces
r- B F B r B Confined animal operations (or other local, concentrated source of pollutants)
F C I- C r C >t20% coverage of pasture
F D F D F D >t20% coverage of agricultural land (regularly plowed land)
F E r E F_ E >:20% coverage of maintained grass/herb
F F I- F F F >20% coverage of clear-cut land
F G f G F G Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from little or no disturbance in
the watershed or hydrologic alterations that prevent dainage and/or overbank flow from affectio the
assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer- assessment area/wetland complex condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
7a Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
r', Yes [,"No If Yes, continue to 7b. If No, skip to Metric 8.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? (Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body Make
buffer judgment based on the average width of wetland Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed )
A >_50 feet
B From 30 to < 50 feet
C From 15 to < 30 feet
D From 5 to < 15 feet
E < 5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width If the tributary is anastomosed, combine widths of channels/braids for a total width.
r; :-l5-feet wide r; > 15-feet wide r. Other open water (no tributary present)
7d Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
r". Yes r; No
7e Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
Sheltered - adjacent open water with width < 2500 feet and no regular boat traffic
Exposed - adjacent open water with width :-2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area - wetland type/wetland complex condition metric (evaluate WT for all marshes
and Estuarine Woody Wetland only; evaluate WC for Bottomland Hardwood Forest, Headwater Forest, and Riverine Swamp
Forest only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area (WT) and the wetland complex at the
assessment area (WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
r;A r,A >_100feet
r, B r B From 80 to < 100 feet
C ";C From 50 to < 80 feet
D g ; D From 40 to < 50 feet
E; E From 30 to < 40 feet
F; F From 15 to < 30 feet
g,G G From 5 to < 15 feet
�`; H; H < 5 feet

9. Inundation Duration — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands)
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
A Evidence of short -duration inundation (< 7 consecutive days)
(; B Evidence of saturation, without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long -duration inundation or very long -duration inundation (7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition — assessment area condition metric (skip for non -riparian wetlands and all marshes)
Consider recent deposition only (no plant growth since deposition)
;A Sediment deposition is not excessive, but at approximately natural levels.
B Sediment deposition is excessive, but not overwhelming the wetland
C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland
11. Wetland Size — wetland type/wetland complex condition metric
Check a box in each column. Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This metric evaluates three aspects of the wetland area: the
size of the wetland type (WT), the size of the wetland complex (WC), and the size of the forested wetland (FW) (if applicable, see User
Manual). See the User Manual for boundaries of these evaluation areas If assessment area is clear-cut, select "K" for the FW column.
WT WC FW (if applicable)
CA EA CA >_500 acres
CB U B CB From 100 to < 500 acres
CC L C CC From 50 to < 100 acres
CD Ell
D CD From 25 to < 50 acres
C E ll E C E From 10 to < 25 acres
C F F C F From 5 to < 10 acres
CG "' G CG From 1 to < 5 acres
CH ^ H C H From 0.5 to < 1 acre
C I I CI From 0.1 to < 0.5 acre
1-1J EJ EJ From 0.01 to < 0.1 acre
C K E K C K < 0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness — wetland type condition metric (evaluate for Pocosins only)
CA Pocosin is the full extent (>_90%) of its natural landscape size
CB Pocosin is < 90% of the full extent of its natural landscape size.
13. Connectivity to Other Natural Areas — landscape condition metric
13a. Check appropriate box(es) (a box may be checked in each column). Involves a GIS effort with field adjustment. This
evaluates whether the wetland is well connected (Well) and/or loosely connected (Loosely) to the landscape patch, the contiguous
metric naturally vegetated area and open water (if appropriate). Boundaries are formed by four -lane roads, regularly maintained utility
line corridors the width of a four -lane road or wider, urban landscapes, fields (pasture open and agriculture), or water > 300 feet wide
Well Loosely
CA CA >_500 acres
CB CB From 100 to < 500 acres
CC CC From 50 to < 100 acres
CD CD From 10 to < 50 acres
E E E E < 10 acres
C F C F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b Evaluate for marshes only.
Yes C No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open waters/stream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes and Estuarine Woody Wetland)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non -forested areas >_40 feet wide such as fields, development, roads, regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear -cuts Consider
the eight main points of the compass Artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in how many directiions? If the assessment area is clear-cut,
select option "C."
CA 0
.E B 1 to 4
CC 5to8
15. Vegetative Composition — assessment area condition metric (skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
CA Vegetation is close to reference condition in species present and their proportions. Lower strata composed of appropriate
species, with exotic plants absent or sparse within the assessment area.
B Vegetation is different from reference condition in species diversity or proportions, but still largely composed of native species
characteristic of the wetland type This may include communities of weedy native species that develop after clearcutting or
clearing. It also includes communities with exotics present, but not dominant, over a large portion of the expected strata.
CC Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition, or expected species are unnaturally absent (planted stands of non -
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species), or exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum
16. Vegetative Diversity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for Non -tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
CA Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species (<10% cover of exotics).
CB Vegetation diversity is low or has > 10% to 50% cover of exotics.
CC Vegetation is dominated by exotic species (>50% cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure — assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
E." Yes C No If Yes, continue to 17b. If No, skip to Metric 18.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non -marsh wetlands
CA
>25%
coverage of vegetation
E B
< 25%
coverage of vegetation
17c Check a box in each column for each stratum. Evaluate this portion of the metric for non -marsh wetlands. Consider structure
in airspace
above the assessment area (AA) and the wetland type (WT) separately.
AA
WT
o[9:A
E:A
Canopy closed, or nearly closed, with natural gaps associated with natural processes
CB
CB
Canopy present, but opened more than natural gaps
v
CC
C C
Canopy sparse or absent
o
CA
CA
Dense mid-story/sapling layer
�
[e: B
C B
Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
ID
CC
CC
Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
CA
CA
Dense shrub layer
r
CB
CB
Moderate density shrub layer
[e:C
[o]C
Shrub layer sparse or absent
CA
CA
Dense herb layer
C." B
C- B
Moderate density herb layer
CC
CC
Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
CA Large snags (more than one) are visible (> 12-inches DBH, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
[9:B Not
19. Diameter Class Distribution — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
CA Majority of canopy trees have stems > 6 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH); many large trees (> 12 inches DBH) are
present.
B Majority of canopy trees have stems between 6 and 12 inches DBH, few are > 12-inch DBH.
CC Majority of canopy trees are < 6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris — wetland type condition metric (skip for all marshes)
Include both natural debris and man -placed natural debris.
CA Large logs (more than one) are visible (> 12 inches in diameter, or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
E B Not A
21. Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion — wetland type/open water condition metric (evaluate for Non -Tidal Freshwater
Marsh only)
Select the figure that best describes the amount of interspersion between vegetation and open water in the growing season. Patterned
areas indicate vegetated areas, while solid white areas indicate open water.
22. Hydrologic Connectivity — assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands and Salt/Brackish Marsh only)
Examples of activities that may severely alter hydrologic connectivity include intensive ditching, fill, sedimentation, channelization,
diversion, man-made berms, beaver dams, and stream incision. Documentation required if evaluated as B, C, or D.
[:A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
CB Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
CC Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

Wetland Site Name
Wetland Type
NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 5.0
U-5516 WC
Basin Wetland
Date 7-31-2018
Assessor Name/Organization S. Easterly/HDR
Notes on Field Assessment Form (Y/N)
NO
Presence of regulatory considerations (Y/N)
NO
Wetland is intensively managed (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is located within 50 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (Y/N)
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N)
NO
Assessment area is on a coastal island (Y/N)
NO
Sub -function Rating Summary
Function
Sub -function
Metrics
Rating
Hydrology
Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Sub -Surface Storage and Retention
Condition
NA
Water Quality
Pathogen Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Particulate Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Soluble Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Physical Change
Condition
NA
Condition/Opportunity
NA
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NA
Pollution Change
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Habitat
Physical Structure
Condition
HIGH
Landscape Patch Structure
Condition
LOW
Vegetation Composition
Condition
MEDIUM
Function Rating Summary
Function
Metrics/Notes
Rating
Hydrology
Condition
MEDIUM
Water Quality
Condition
LOW
Condition/Opportunity
LOW
Opportunity Presence? (Y/N)
NO
Habitat
Condition
MEDIUM
Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM