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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Roy COOPER JAMEs H.TROGDON,III
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
February 13, 2019
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
US Army Corps of Engineers
69 Darlington Avenue
Wilmington,NC 28403
ATTN: Liz Hair
NCDOT Project Manager
Subject: Request for Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination
Widen Fisher Road from Strickland Bridge Rd to NC 162
Cumberland County
NCDOT TIP U-6073
Ms. Hair:
Environmental Services,Inc. has prepared a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination request for
the proposed improvements to Fisher Road from Strickland Bridge Road to NC 162 within
Fayetteville, Cumberland County.
Attached,please find the following information:
Jurisdictional Determination(JD)Request Form
USGS Topographic vicinity map, soil survey, and figures
USACE wetland and upland data forms
NCWAM Forms
If you should have any questions or would like to schedule a field meeting, please contact me at
jjrerko@,ncdot.gov or 910 364-0834.
ncerely,
wA
//James J R S
Project Development and Environmental Analysis Engineer
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Mailing Address. Telephone:[phone] Location:
NC DEPARTMM70F TRANSPORTATION Customer SerWee: 1=877=368-4968 55E C,ILLESPIE SIMEET
500 TRANSPORTATION DRIVE FAYETTEVILLE,NC 28302
FAYETTEVILLE,NC 29302 IVebsite:www.ncdol.gov

Jurisdictional Determination Request
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US Army Corps
of Engineers
Wilmington District
This form is intended for use by anyone requesting a jurisdictional determination(JD) from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District(Corps). Please include all supporting
information, as described within each category, with your request. You may submit your request
via mail, electronic mail, or facsimile. Requests should be sent to the appropriate project
manager of the county in which the property is located. A current list of project managers by
assigned counties can be found on-line at:
http://www.saw.usace.LM.mil/Missions/Re ug latoiyPennitProgram/Contact/CountyLocator.aspx,
by calling 910-251-4633, or by contacting any of the field offices listed below. Once your
request is received you will be contacted by a Corps project manager.
ASHEVILLE&CHARLOTTE REGULATORY WASHINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
FIELD OFFICES US Army Corps of Engineers
US Army Corps of Engineers 2407 West Fifth Street
151 Patton Avenue,Room 208 Washington,North Carolina 27889
Asheville,North Carolina 28801-5006 General Number:[phone]
General Number:[phone] Fax Number:[phone]
Fax Number:[phone]
WILMINGTON REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE
RALEIGH REGULATORY FIELD OFFICE US Army Corps of Engineers
US Army Corps of Engineers 69 Darlington Avenue
3331 Heritage Trade Drive,Suite 105 Wilmington,North Carolina 28403
Wake Forest,North Carolina 27587 General Number:910-251-4633
General Number:[phone] Fax Number:[phone]
Fax Number:[phone]
INSTRUCTIONS:
All requestors must complete Parts A, B, C, D,E,F and G.
NOTE TO CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES: If you are requesting a JD on behalf of a
paying client or your agency, please note the specific submittal requirements in Part H.
NOTE ON PART D—PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION: Please be aware that
all JD requests must include the current property owner authorization for the Corps to
proceed with the determination, which may include inspection of the property when
necessary. This form must be signed by the current property owner(s) or the owner(s)
authorized agent to be considered a complete request.
NOTE ON PART D -NCDOT REQUESTS: Property owner authorization/notification for
JD requests associated with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
projects will be conducted according to the current NCDOT/USACE protocols.
NOTE TO USDA PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: A Corps approved or preliminary JD
may not be valid for the wetland conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of
1985. If you or your tenant are USDA Program participants, or anticipate participation in
USDA programs, you should also request a certified wetland determination from the local
office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service,prior to starting work.
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Jurisdictional Determination Request
A. PARCEL INFORMATION
Street Address: Fisher Rd from Strickland Ridge Rd to NC16Z�
City, state: Fayetteville, NC
County: Cumberland
Parcel Index Number(s) (PIN):
B. REQUESTOR INFORMATION
Name: Sean Matuszewski NCDOT Division 6
Mailing Address: 558 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Telephone Number: 910-364-0603
Electronic Mail Address: [e-mail]
Select one:
❑ I am the current property owner.
❑ I am an Authorized Agent or Environmental Consultant'
❑ Interested Buyer or Under Contract to Purchase
❑� Other,please explain. NCDOT Division 6 Project Engineer
C. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Electronic Mail Address:
' Must provide completed Agent Authorization Form/Letter.
2 Documentation of ownership also needs to be provided with request(copy of Deed,County GIS/Parcel/Tax Record).
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D. PROPERTY ACCESS CERTIFICATION',4
By signing below, I authorize representatives of the Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (Corps) to enter upon the property herein described for the purpose of conducting on-
site investigations, if necessary, and issuing a jurisdictional determination pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. 1,the
undersigned, am either a duly authorized owner of record of the property identified herein, or
acting as the duly authorized agent of the owner of record of the property.
Print Name
Capacity: ❑ Owner ❑Authorized Agent'
Date
Signature
E. REASON FOR JD REQUEST: (Check as many as applicable)
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all aquatic resources.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities on this parcel which would be
designed to avoid all jurisdictional aquatic resources under Corps authority.
✓❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps, and the JD would be used to avoid and minimize
impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources and as an initial step in a future permitting
process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a projector perform activities on this parcel which may
require authorization from the Corps; this request is accompanied by my permit application
and the JD is to be used in the permitting process.
❑ I intend to construct/develop a project or perform activities in a navigable water of the
U.S. which is included on the district Section 10 list and/or is subject to the ebb and flow of
the tide.
❑ A Corps JD is required in order obtain my local/state authorization.
❑ I intend to contest jurisdiction over a particular aquatic resource and request the Corps
confirm that jurisdiction does/does not exist over the aquatic resource on the parcel.
❑ I believe that the site may be comprised entirely of dry land.
❑ Other:
3 For NCDOT requests following the current NCDOT/USACE protocols,skip to Part E.
a If there are multiple parcels owned by different parties,please provide the following for each additional parcel on a
continuation sheet.
s Must provide agent authorization form/letter signed by owner(s).
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F. JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION(JD)TYPE (Select One)
❑� I am requesting that the Corps provide a preliminary JD for the property identified herein.
A Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination(PJD)provides an indication that there may
be "waters of the United States"or"navigable waters of the United States"on a property.
PJDs are sufficient as the basis for permit decisions. For the purposes of permitting, all
waters and wetlands on the property will be treated as if they are jurisdictional "waters of
the United States". PJDs cannot be appealed(33 C.F.R. 331.2); however, a PJD is
"preliminary"in the sense that an approved JD can be requested at any time. PJDs do
not expire.
❑ I am requesting that the Corps provide an approved JD for the property identified herein.
An Approved Jurisdictional Determination(AJD) is a determination that
jurisdictional "waters of the United States"or"navigable waters of the United
States" are either present or absent on a site. An approved JD identifies the limits of
waters on a site determined to be jurisdictional under the Clean Water Act and/or
Rivers and Harbors Act. Approved JDs are sufficient as the basis for permit
decisions. AJDs are appealable (33 C.F.R. 331.2). The results of the AJD will be
posted on the Corps website. A landowner,permit applicant, or other"affected
party" (33 C.F.R. 331.2)who receives an AJD may rely upon the AJD for five years
(subject to certain limited exceptions explained in Regulatory Guidance Letter 05-
02).
❑ I am unclear as to which JD I would like to request and require additional information
to inform my decision.
G. ALL REQUESTS
Map of Property or Project Area. This Map must clearly depict the boundaries of the
review area.
✓❑ Size of Property or Review Area 192 acres.
❑ The property boundary(or review area boundary) is clearly physically marked on the site.
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H. REQUESTS FROM CONSULTANTS
Project Coordinates (Decimal Degrees): Latitude: 35.0107
Longitude: -79.0029
A legible delineation map depicting the aquatic resources and the property/review area.
Delineation maps must be no larger than I Ix17 and should contain the following: (Corps
signature of submitted survey plats will occur after the submitted delineation map has been
reviewed and approved).6
■ North Arrow
■ Graphical Scale
■ Boundary of Review Area
■ Date
■ Location of data points for each Wetland Determination Data Form or tributary
assessment reach.
For Approved Jurisdictional Determinations:
■ Jurisdictional wetland features should be labeled as Wetland Waters of the US, 404
wetlands, etc. Please include the acreage of these features.
■ Jurisdictional non-wetland features (i.e. tidal/navigable waters, tributaries,
impoundments) should be labeled as Non-Wetland Waters of the US, stream, tributary,
open water, relatively permanent water,pond, etc. Please include the acreage or linear
length of each of these features as appropriate.
■ Isolated waters, waters that lack a significant nexus to navigable waters, or non-
jurisdictional upland features should be identified as Non-Jurisdictional. Please
include a justification in the label regarding why the feature is non jurisdictional (i.e.
"Isolated", "No Significant Nexus", or"Upland Feature"). Please include the acreage
or linear length of these features as appropriate.
For Preliminary Jurisdictional Determinations:
■ Wetland and non-wetland features should not be identified as Jurisdictional, 404,
Waters of the United States, or anything that implies jurisdiction. These features can be
identified as Potential Waters of the United States, Potential Non-wetland Waters of
the United States, wetland, stream, open water, etc. Please include the acreage and
linear length of these features as appropriate.
aCompleted Wetland Determination Data Forms for appropriate region
(at least one wetland and one upland form needs to be completed for each wetland type)
6 Please refer to the guidance document titled"Survey Standards for Jurisdictional Determinations"to ensure that the
supplied map meets the necessary mapping standards.http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Re ulatory-Permit-
Pro gram/Jurisdiction/
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aCompleted appropriate Jurisdictional Determination form
• PJDs,please complete a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Form'and include the
Aquatic Resource Table
• AJDs,please complete an Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form'
z Vicinity Map
z Aerial Photograph
USGS Topographic Map
Soil Survey Map
Other Maps, as appropriate (e.g. National Wetland Inventory Map, Proposed Site
Plan,previous delineation maps, LIDAR maps, FEMA floodplain maps)
❑ Landscape Photos (if taken)
aNCSAM and/or NCWAM Assessment Forms and Rating Sheets
NC Division of Water Resources Stream Identification Forms
Other Assessment Forms
' www.saw.usace.gM.mil/Portals/59/docs/regulatoM/regdocs/JD/RGL 08-02_App_A_Prelim_JD_Form_fillable.pdf
' Please see http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Re ug latory-Permit-Proaram/Jurisdiction/
Principal Purpose:The information that you provide will be used in evaluating your request to determine
whether there are any aquatic resources within the project area subject to federal jurisdiction under the regulatory
authorities referenced above.
Routine Uses:This information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal,state,and local
government agencies,and the public,and may be made available as part of a public notice as required by federal
law.Your name and property location where federal jurisdiction is to be determined will be included in the
approved jurisdictional determination(AJD),which will be made available to the public on the District's website
and on the Headquarters USAGE website.
Disclosure:Submission of requested information is voluntary;however,if information is not provided,the
request for an AJD cannot be evaluated nor can an AJD be issued.
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PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (PJD) FORM
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. REPORT COMPLETION DATE FOR PJD:
B. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PERSON REQUESTING PJD:
NCDOT Division 6
Attn. Sean Matuszewski
558 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville,NC 28301
C. DISTRICT OFFICE, FILE NAME, AND NUMBER:
D. PROJECT LOCATION(S) AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
U-6073;Fisher Road from Strickland Ridge Road to NC 162 in Onslow County.
(USE THE TABLE BELOW TO DOCUMENT MULTIPLE AQUATIC RESOURCES AND/OR
AQUATIC RESOURCES AT DIFFERENT SITES)
State:NC County/parish/borough: Cumberland City: Fayetteville
Center coordinates of site (lat/long in degree decimal format): Lat.: 35.01070 Long.:-79.00290
Universal Transverse Mercator:
Name of nearest waterbody: Beaver Creek and Little
Rockfish Creek
E. REVIEW PERFORMED FOR SITE EVALUATION(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
❑ Office (Desk) Determination. Date:
❑ Field Determination. Date(s):

TABLE OF AQUATIC RESOURCES INREVIEW AREA WHICH"MAY BE"SUBJECT TO REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
Site Number Latitude(decimal Longitude Estimated amount of Type of aquatic Geographic authority to
degrees) (decimal degrees) aquatic resources in resources(i.e., which the aquatic resource
review area(acreage wetland vs.non- "maybe"subject(i.e.,
and linear feet,if wetland waters) Section 404 or Section
applicable 10/404
WA 35.010794 -79.014728 0.57 AC wetland Section 404
WB 35.013612 -79.009778 1.10 AC wetland Section 404
WC 35.001987 -78.980177 0.52 AC wetland Section 404
WD 35.002188 -78.981044 0.20 AC wetland Section 404
WE 35.000889 -78.984092 0.26 AC wetland Section 404
Non-wetland
Beaver 35.002827 -78.978428 674 LF waters Section 404
Creek(SA) (perennial
stream
Non-wetland
SB 35.002262 -78.980640 258 LF waters Section 404
(perennial
stream
Non-wetland
SC 35.002190 -78.980941 201 LF waters Section 404
(intermittent
stream

1) The Corps of Engineers believes that there may be jurisdictional aquatic resources in the
review area, and the requestor of this PJD is hereby advised of his or her option to request
and obtain an approved JD (AJD) for that review area based on an informed decision after
having discussed the various types of JDs and their characteristics and circumstances when
they may be appropriate.
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 AJD for the activity, the permit applicant is
hereby made aware that: (1)the permit applicant has elected to seek a permit authorization
based on a PJD,which does not make an official determination of jurisdictional aquatic
resources; (2)the applicant has the option to request an AJD before accepting the terms and
conditions of the permit authorization, and that basing a permit authorization on an AJD could
possibly result in less compensatory mitigation being required or different special conditions;
(3)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) 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) undertaking any activity in reliance upon the subject permit authorization without
requesting an AJD constitutes the applicant's acceptance of the use of the PJD; (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 PJD constitutes agreement that
all aquatic resources in the review area affected in any way by that activity will be treated as
jurisdictional, and waives 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 AJD or a PJD,the JD will be processed
as soon as practicable. Further, an AJD, 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. If,during an administrative appeal, it becomes appropriate to
make an official determination whether geographic jurisdiction exists over aquatic resources
in the review area, or to provide an official delineation of jurisdictional aquatic resources in
the review area, the Corps will provide an AJD to accomplish that result, as soon as is
practicable. This PJD finds that there "may be"waters of the U.S. and/or that there "may be"
navigable waters of the U.S. on the subject review area, and identifies all aquatic features in
the review area that could be affected by the proposed activity, based on the following
information:

SUPPORTING DATA. Data reviewed for PJD(check all that apply)
Checked items should be included in subject file, Appropriately reference sources below where
indicated for all checked items:
® Maps, plans, plots or plat submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requester:
Map: Potential Wetlands/Waters
® Data sheets prepared/submitted by or on behalf of the PJD requestor.
❑Office concurs with data sheets/delineation report.
❑Office does not concur with data sheets/delineation report. Rationale:
❑ 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: Fayetteville, Hope Mills,NC, 1:24,000
®Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey.
Citation: NRCS Digital Soil Survey of Cumberland County(2009)
❑National wetlands inventory map(s). Cite name:
❑State/local wetland inventory map(s):
❑FEMA/FIRM maps:
❑ 100-year Floodplain Elevation is: (National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929)
❑Photographs: ❑Aerial (Name & Date):
or❑Other(Name&Date):
❑ Previous determination(s). File no. and date of response letter:
®Other information(please specify): NCWAM data forms
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information recorded Qn_this form has not necessarily been
verified by the Corps and should not be relied upon for later jurisdictional
determinations.
Signature and date of Regulatory Signature akLd e of person
staff member completing PJD requesting PJD(REQUIRED,
unless obtaining the signature
is im practicable)I
Districts may establish timefranmes for requester to retum signed PJD forms. Ifthe requester does not respond within the
established time franme, the district may presume concurrence and no additional follow up is necessary prior to finalizing
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Forth Version 4.11
Date: I Z I j ` Project/Site: 6 n latitude: �, 002-F.3
County:
Evaluator: __ Longitude:
ty- C. rn eP ati..
Total Points:
Stream Determination(ci one Other iCay Q1��y
Stream is at least intermittent Ephemeral Intermitten =,,,nia e. Quad Name:
if?19 or perennial ii?30* g
A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = t 5 ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong
12 Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure: ex. riffle-pool,step-pool, 0 1 3
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 ' 3
5.Activelrelict floodplain 0 1 a 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 r'2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 fit_ 3
8. Headcuts 0"' 1 2 3
9. Grade control d 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 1 0.5 1 1.5
11. Second or greater order channel No=0 Yes=3
a artificial ditches are not rated;see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal= 6-
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2
13, Iran oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 115 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 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? No Yes=3
C. Biology Subtotal = 10.
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos(note diversity and abundance) 1 2 3
21.Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1.5
24.Amphibians 1000.5 1 1.5
25.Algae CD0.5 1 1.5
26.Wetland plants in streambed FACW=0.75; 01 L= 1.5 Other
"perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
Sketch:
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: 1 Z l s J 1 8 Project/Site: V- C,0'7 Latitude: 357 002.7.4
Evaluator: County: „ �{ a ad Longitude: -' �.C[$011�'J
Total Points: Stream Determination(cir a Other
Stream is at least intermittent 3 7 S
if? 19 or perennial if>_30" Ephemeral Intermittent_Perennia e.g. Quad Name:
A. Geomor hOIO (Subtotal = Z 5 J Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1"Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 2 3
3. In-channel structure:ex.riffle-pool, step-pool, 0 1 3
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2
5.Activelrelict€loodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 2 3
8. Headcuts + 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 0.5 1
11.Second or greater order channel No=0 Yes 3
a artificial ditches are not rated;see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology (Subtotal = )
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 1 2
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter C1 17D 1 0,5 0
15. Sediment on plants or debris 0.5 1 1.5
16.Organic debris lines or piles 0 0.5 1 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table? 00 Yes=3
C. Biology (Subtotal = r .
18. Fibrous routs in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos(note diversity and abundance) 0 1 2 3
21.Aquatic Mollusks 0 1 2 3
22. Fish 0 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 1 1 5
24.Amphibians 0.5 1 1.5
25.Algae 0 0.5 f 1.5
26.Wetland plants in streambed FACW=0.75; OBL- 1.5 Other Q�+
'perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.See p.35 of manual.
Notes:
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NC DWQ Stream Identification Form Version 4.11
Date: I Z / 5-I f & Project/Site: O 7 3 Latitude:-3 ,ppZ
Evaluator: 5-51 - (y) k-S County: C jrn 6P!j.j Longitude: -7$', i$0941
Total Points: Stream Dete ' ion(circle one) Other Fo ),'4e l:11 t
Stream is at least intermittent 0, Ephemera tntermitten erennial e. Quad!Name:
if? 19 or perennial if?30- p 8
A. Georrtor holo (Subtotal = Absent Weak Moderate Strong
1a Continuity of channel bed and bank 0 1 2 3
2. Sinuosity of channel along thalweg 0 1 3
3. In-channel structure:ex. riffle-pool,step-pool, 1 2 3
ripple-pool sequence
4. Particle size of stream substrate 0 1 2 3
5.Active/relict floodplain 0 1 2 3
6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3
7. Recent alluvial deposits 0 1 2 3
8. Headcuts 0 1 2 3
9. Grade control 0 0.5 1 1.5
10. Natural valley 0 0 1 1,5
11. Second or greater order channel No Yes=3
a artificial ditches are not rated;see discussions in manual
B. Hydrology Subtotal = -3 . C>
12. Presence of Baseflow 0 Cl) 2 3
13. Iron oxidizing bacteria 0 1 2 3
14. Leaf litter 1.5 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 1.5
17. Soil-based evidence of high water table?- No 0 Yes=3
C. Biology (Subtotal =
18. Fibrous roots in streambed 3 2 1 0
19. Rooted upland plants in streambed 3 2 1 0
20. Macrobenthos(note diversity and abundance) 1 2 3
21.Aquatic Mollusks 1 2 3
22. Fish [{mil] 0.5 1 1.5
23. Crayfish 0 0.5 1 1.5
24.Amphibians t 0' 0.5 1 1.5
25.Algae 0.5 1 1.5
26. Wetland plants in streambed FACW=0.75; OBL= 1.5 Other:(
`perennial streams may also be identified using other methods.See P.35 of manual.
Notes:
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WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 12/6/18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WA 7a up
Investigator(s): ESI- M. Smith Section,Township,Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): floodplain Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(%): 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35.010794 Long. -79.014728 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Johnston loam NWI classification: NA
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,transacts, 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)
Prima Indicators fminimum of one is required;check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(136)
❑ Surface Water(Al) I❑-r Aquatic Fauna(813) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88)
Q High Water Table(A2) r❑ Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) ❑ Drainage Patterns(610)
II Saturation(A3) TL—Ji Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(1316)
II Water Marks(131) LJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
r❑ Sediment Deposits(132) TII-f Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8)
IJ Drift Deposits(133) u Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Sails(CS) II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
12 Algal Mat or Crust(134) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2)
a Iron Deposits(85) Q Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(67) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139) ❑ Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches). '20
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20 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- M up
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Testworksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius } %Cover Species? Status
1 Quercus nigra 50 y FAC Number of Dominant Species 7
That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: (A)
2, Liquidambar styraciflua 20 Y FAC
Total Number of dominant
3 Ilex opaca 5 N FAC Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (AfB)
6.
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8 Total%Cover of: Multiply bv:
75 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 37.5 20%of total cover. 15 FACW species x 2=
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1 Ilex opaca 20 y FAC FACU species x 4=
2 Symplocos tinctoria 20 Y FAC UPL species x 5=
3 Leucothoe axillaris 5 N FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
4. Prevalence Index =BIA=
5. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6. II 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
21 2-Dominance Test is>50%
8. ❑ 3-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
45 =Total Cover II Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50%of total cover: 22.5 20%of total cover: 9
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Leucothoe axillaris 5 y FACW be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Smilax rotundifolia 20 y FAC Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
Tree—Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
4 more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6. Sapling15hrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7. than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
8. Herb_
9. of size,and woody plants less than herbaceous )3 28 fit tallgardless
10. Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11. height.
12.
25 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 12.5 20%of total cover: 5
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1 Smilax rotundifoJa 30 Y FAG
2.
3.
4.
5. Hydrophytic
30 =Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 15 20%of total cover, 6 Present? Yes x No
Remarks: (If observed,list morphological adaptations below).
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Verson 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) % T e Loc Texture Remarks
0-16 2.5Y 3/3 100 fine sanby losm
16-20 2.5Y 6/4 100 fine sandy loam
Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. Location: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted_) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Solls3:
❑ Histosol(Al) Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR S,T,U) ❑ 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
.❑ Histic Fpipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(89)(LRR S,T,U) 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR S)
❑ Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR O) Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside NILRA 150A,B)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ❑ Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) T� Piedmont Floodplain Soils(Fig)(LRR P,S.T)
Stratified Layers(A5) ❑ Depleted Matrix(F3) u Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) ❑ Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 153B)
❑ 5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) �❑l Red Parent Material(TF2)
u
�] Muck Presence(AB)(LRR U) ,❑ Redox Depressions(FS) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) Marl(F10)(LRR U) E Other(Explain in Remarks)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) ❑ Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) ❑ Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetiand hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) Delta Ochric(1717)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Reduced Vertic(1718)(MLRA 150A,150B)
Sandy Redox(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 12/6118
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WA 7a wet
Investigator(s): ESI- M. Smith Section,Township,Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lai: 35.010794 Long: -79.014728 Datum: WGS 84
Sol]Map Unit Name: Johnston loam NWI classification: PFO
Are climatic 1 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 Sol] or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations, transacts, important features, etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required;check all that applyl ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(136)
�❑ Surface Water(Al) I❑f Aquatic Fauna(1313) 0 Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8)
--� High Water Table(A2) i1_-JT Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) ❑✓ Drainage Patterns(BID)
0L"J
IJ Saturation(A3) II-J-r hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Moss Trim Lines(B16)
Water Marks(B1) LJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) II Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(62) IQ-f Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Drift Deposits(133) u Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(CB) ❑ Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Q Algal Mat or Crust(84) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) II Geomorphic Position(D2)
II Iron Deposits(65) ❑ Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
[l Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(05)
Q Water-Stained Leaves(B9) II Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations.
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 2
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): surface 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 Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) %Cover .Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
1 Acer rubrum 50 Y FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAG: 7 (A)
2 Ilex opaca 20 y FAC
Total Number of Dominant
3. Liquidambar styracilfua 10 N FAC Species Across All Strata: 7 (e)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (A/B)
6.
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8 Total%Cover of: Multiply by:�
60 =Total Cover OBL species x i=
50%of total cover: 40 20%of total cover: 16 FACW species x 2=
Sa lin /Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1. Magnolia virginiana 10 N FACW FACU species x 4=
2 Acer rubrum 30 Y FAC UPL species x 5=
3. Viburnum nudum 10 N FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
4 Cyril}a racemiflora 30 Y FACW
Prevalence Index =BIA=
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
✓ 2-Dominance Test is>50%
8
II 3-Prevalence Index is s3.01
80 =Total Cover II Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50%of total cover: 40 20%of total cover: 16
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Woodwardia areolota 20 Y OBL be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Gelsemium sempervirens 5 N FAC Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3. Hgusirum sinense 10 Y FAC
Tree-Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
4. more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6. Sapling/Shrub-Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7. than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
8. Herb-All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
9. of size,and woody plants less than 3,28 ft tall.
10. Woody vine-All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11. height.
12.
35 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 17.5 20%of total cover: 7
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1. Smilax rotundifolia 30 Y FAC
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
30 =Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 15 20%of total cover: 6 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) , %0 Color(moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
0-3 1 OYR 7/6 100 sand
3-20 10Yr 2/1 100 mucky loam
'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Solls3:
Histosol(Al) Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR S,T,U) 10l 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) LJ 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR O) ❑ Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside MLRA 150A,B)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ���---tl Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(173) 1 Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 153B)
Q 5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ Red Parent Material(TF2)
❑ Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) Redox Depressions(178) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) Marl(F10)(LRR U) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) Depleted Ochric(Ft 1)(MLRA 451)
D Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Iron-Manganese Masses(1`12)(LRR O,P,T) 3lndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
0 Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) ❑ Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,150B)
Sandy Redox(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)(MLRA 149A,153G,153D)
❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
US Army Carps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 12/6118
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WB 9 up
Investigator(s): ESI - M. Smith Section,Township,Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): headwater Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(%): 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35,013612 Long: -79.009778 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Torhunta and Lynn Haven soils NWI classification: NA
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.
Hydrophylic 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) Q Surface Soil Cracks(136)
❑ Surface Water(Al) T❑� Aquatic#-auna(B13) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
0 High Water Table(A2) 1t--Jf Marl Deposits(1315)(LRR U) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10)
Saturation(A3) 1uT Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Moss Trim Lines(816)
❑_ Water Marks(131) IJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) II Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(132) 1❑-r Presence of Reduced iron(C4) ❑ Crayfish Burrows(C8)
_ Drift Deposits(B3) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
a Algal Mat or Crust(134) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) II Geomorphic Position(D2)
a Iron Deposits(135) Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(133)
a Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) II FAG-Neutral Test(D5)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20
Saturation Present? Yes No x Depth(inches): '20 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes ca illa 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 Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius } %Cover Species? Sta us
1 Quercus nigra 60 Y FAC Number of Dominant Species 5
That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: (A)
2. Diospyros virginiana 20 Y FAC
Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 83 (AIR)
6.
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8 Total%Cover of: Multiply bv:
80 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 40 20%of total cover: 16 FACW species x 2=
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1 Morella cerifera 30 Y FAC FACU species x 4=
2 Vaccinium arboreum 20 Y FACU UPL species x 5=
3 Vaccinium corymbosum 5 N FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
q Magnolia virginiana 5 N FACW
Prevalence Index =81A
5' Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6. ❑ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7' Q 2-Dominance Test is>50%
8.
Q 3-Prevalence Index is 53.0'
60 =Total Cover
Q Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain)
50%of total cover: 30 20%of total cover: 12
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Smilax rotundifafia 30 Y FAC be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
Tree—Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
4• more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6. Sapling/Shrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7. than 3 in.❑BH and greater than 3.28 It(1 m)tall.
8. Herb--All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
9. of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10. Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11. height.
12.
30 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 15 20%of total cover: 6
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1. Smilax rotundifolia 20 Y 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 Paint: 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) °/a _Type La� c Texture Remarks
0-8 2.5Y 3/3 100 fine sandy loam
8-18 2.5Y 514 100 fine sandy ioan,
18-20 10YR 512 100 tine sandy 3oam
tT e: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. ''Location: PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all Il unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
❑ Histosol(Al) Polyvalue Below Surface(38)(LRR S,T,U) 11T❑-j 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) 10 Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR 0) Reduced Verlic(l(outside MLRA 150A,B)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(172) T❑�1 Piedmont Fioodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(F3) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 153113)
❑ 5 cm Mucky Mineral(AT)(LRR P,T,U) H
Depleted Dark Surface(F7) Red Parent Material(TF2)
Muck Presence(AB)(LRR U) Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(Ti 2)
1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) Marl(F10)(LRR U) Other(Fxplain in Remarks)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
[� Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) ❑ Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 161) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,1506)
Sandy Redox(35) .❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(S6) ❑ Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
U5 Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region-Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 12/6118
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WB 9 wet
Investi ator s: ESI- M. Smith none
9 ( ) Section,Township,Range:
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): headwater Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(%): 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35.013612 Long: -79.009778 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Torhunta and Lynn Haven soils 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: Seconda1y Indicators minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators minimum of one is re uired check all that apply) II Surface Soil Cracks(136)
❑ Surface Water(Al) F-1 Aquatic Fauna(1313) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
High Water Table(A2) 1II Marl Deposits(1315)(LRR U) Drainage Patterns(B10)
L+J Saturation(A3) LJ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(01) El Moss Trim Lines(816)
Water Marks(131) Q Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) II Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(62) II Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
_ Drift Deposits(133) II Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
a Algal Mat or Crust(84) Thin Muck Surface(C7) ❑ Geomorphic Position(D2)
II Iron Deposits(135) 0 Other(Explain in Remarks) II Shallow Aquitard(D3)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) II FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
a Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Fleld Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth('nches). 2
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): surface 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
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plat size: 34ft radius } %Cover Specie%? Status
1 Liquidambar styracifiva 10 N FAC Number of Dominant Species S
That Are OBL,FACW,or FAG: (A)
2 Nyssa sylvatica 20 Y FAC
Total Number of Dominant
3 Acer rubrum 50 Y FAC Species Across All Strata: 9 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 100 (AlB)
6.
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8 Total%Cover of: Multiply,by;•_�
80 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 40 20%of total cover: 16 FACW species x 2=
SaolinglShrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1 Ligustrum sinense 20 Y FAC FACU species x 4=
2 Persea palustris 10 Y FACW UPL species x 5=
3 Magnolia virginiana 10 Y FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
4 Viburnum nudum 10 Y FACW
Prevalence index =B1A=
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation indicators:
6. ❑ 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
✓ 2-Dominance Test is>50%
8. ❑ 3-Prevalence Index is:53.01
50 =Total Cover II Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
50%of total cover. 25 20%of total cover: 10
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Osmundastrum cinnamomeum 20 Y FACW be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Woodwardia areolata 20 Y OBL Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3 Smilax rotundifolia 10 Y FAC
Tree—Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
4• more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6• SaplinglShrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7. than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
8.
Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
9. of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 it tall.
10. Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11. height.
12.
30 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 15 20%of total cover: 6
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1 none present
2.
3.
4.
5. Hydrophytic
=Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 20%of total cover: Present? Yes X Na
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 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(mpj„tt))_ % Tvoel Loc;; Texture Remarks
0-6 1 OYR 6/1 100 sand
3-15 1OYR 7/1 100 sand
15-20 1OYR 3/1 100 sand
Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pare Lining,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
Histosol(Al) Polyvalue Below Surface(SB)(LRR S,T,U) _1J❑-� 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR 0)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) L 2 cm Muck(Al 0)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR O) -❑ Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside MLRA 150A,B)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(173) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(1720)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 153B)
❑ 5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑t Red Parent Material(fF2)
II Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) Redox Depressions(F8) u Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) Marl(F10)(LRR U) Other(Explain in Remarks)
D Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR 0,S) Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) L] Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,16013)
HSandy Redox(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(1720)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
�] Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region-Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 12/6/18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WC 14 up
Investigator(s): ESI- M. Smith Section,Township, Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.); floodplain Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(%): 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35.001987 Long: -78.980177 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Johnston loam NWI classification: NA
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 Wetiand? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetiand Hydrology Indicators: Secondary-Indicators(minimum of two required)
tP�Prrilllma Indicators minimum of one is required:check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(136)
Surface Water(Al) r❑� Aquatic Fauna(B13) El Sparsely Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
High Wafer Table(A2) II Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) LJ Drainage Patterns(1310)
Saturation(A3) 1❑ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) ❑ Moss Trim Lines(B16)
Water Marks(Bi) LJ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) ❑ Dry-Season Water Table(02)
Sediment Deposits(B2) ��-t Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) 0 Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Drift Deposits(83) LJ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) Q Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
❑ Algal Mat or Crust(64) ❑ 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(05)
Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes ca illa 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
Tree Stratum
Absolute ❑ominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Plot size: 30ft radius o
( } /o Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant Species
1 Quercus nigra 70 Y FAC That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 5 (A)
2.
Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL.FACW,or FAC: 71 (AB)
6.
7. Prevalence Index worksheet:
g. Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
70 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 35 20%of total cover: 14 FACW species x 2=
Sa lin /Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
y Quercus nigra 20 Y FAC FACU species x 4=
2 Symplocos tinctoria 30 Y FAC UPL species x 5=
3.. Ilex opaca 5 N FAC Column Totals: (A) (B)
4 Vaccinium arboreum 5 N FACU
Prevalence Index =BIA=
5. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
76.
II 1 -Re pid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
0 2-Dominance Test is>50%
$ ❑ 3-Prevalence Index is 53.01
60 =Total Cover
II Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation (Explain)
50%of total cover: 30 20%of total cover: 12
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius }
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Quercus nigra 5 Y FAC be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Ilex opaca 5 Y FAC Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3 Vaccinium arboreum 5 Y FACU
4. Gelsemium sempervirens 10 Y FAC Tree—Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6. Saplingl5hrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7. than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
8.
Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
g of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10 Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11.
height.
12.
25 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 12.5 20%of total cover: 5
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1, none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
0 =Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 0 20%of total cover: 0 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) % ape Loc Texture Remarks
0-10 2.5Y 5/4 100 fine sandy loam
10-15 2.5Y 613 100 fine sandy loam
15-20 2.5Y 611 100 fine sandy loam
_!Tye: C=Concentration, D=De letion, 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 Soils':
❑ Histosol(Al) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR S,T, U) ❑1 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
❑ Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) I_,.t 2 em Muck(A10)(LRR S)
❑ Black Histic(A3) H Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR O) TI Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside MLRA I50A,8)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) ID Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(F3) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 15313)
❑ 5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) T❑—t Red Parent Material(TF2)
❑ Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) ❑ Redox Depressions(F8) Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
❑ 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) Marl(F10)(LRR U) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Ail) ❑ Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Iron-Manganese Masses(1`12)(LRR O,P,T) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) ❑ Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) ❑ Delta Ochric(Fi7)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,15013)
Sandy Redox(S5) ❑ Piedmont Floodplain Soils(Fig)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(S6) n Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
❑ Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 1216/18
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point:
Investigator(s): ESI - M. Smith Section,Township,Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): floodplain Local relief(concave,convex, none): concave Slope(°%): 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35.001987 Lang: -78.980177 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Johnston loam NWI classification: PFO
Are climatic 1 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
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X Na Is the Sampled Area
within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Seconds Indicators minimum of two re uired
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is reguiredo check all that apply,) Surface Soil Cracks(136)
�❑-✓-� Surface Water(Al) 1r❑--tt Aquatic Fauna(1313) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8)
L+��] High Water Table(A2) t ! Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) ❑ Drainage Patterns(1310)
Saturation(A3) 1L—JT Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Q Moss Trim Lines(B16)
I+J Water Marks(Bi) Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits(132) 1Q-f Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) 8 Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Drift Deposits(133) LJ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) Q Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Q Algal Mat or Crust(84) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) Q Geomorphic Position(D2)
II� Iron Deposits(65) 0 Other(Explain in Remarks) II Shallow Aquitard(D3)
Ll Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) II FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Q Water-Stained Leaves(B9) Q Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 4
Water Table Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): surface
Saturation Present? Yes X Na Depth(inches): surface 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
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) %Cover Species? Status
Number of Dominant Species
1 Acer rubrum 40 Y FAG That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 7 (A)
2 Liquidambar styracifiva 30 Y FAC
Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata 7 (B)
4.
Percent of Dominant Species
5. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (A/B)
6.
7.
Prevalence Index worksheet:
8 Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
70 Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 35 20%of total cover: 14 FACW species x 2=
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1 Cyrilla racemiflora 50 Y FACW FACU species x 4=
2 Ilex coriacea 20 Y FACW UPL species x 5=
3 Column Totals: (A) (B)
4. Prevalence Index =BIA=
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6. 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7.
2-Dominance Test is?50%
8. Q 3-Prevalence Index is:53.01
70 Total Cover II Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
50%of total cover: 35 20%of total cover: 14
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Smilax rotundifaiia 15 Y FAC be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Woodwardia areolata 10 Y OBL Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
Tree--Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
4. more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6. SaplinglShrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7. than 3 in. DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
8. Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
9. of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tail.
10, Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11. height.
12.
25 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 12.5 20%of total cover: 5
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1 Smilax rotundifolia 20 Y 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: 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 fmoistL_ % Color fmaistZ, % Type, Loc Texture Remarks
0-20 10YR 211 100 mucky loam
'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Locatiom PL=Pore Lining, M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
❑ Histosol(Al) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR S,T,U) i❑-I 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR 0) Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside MLRA 150A,8)
[] Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(172) U Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(F3) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T, U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 153B)
5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) ❑ Depleted Dark Surface(F7) T❑ Red Parent Material(TF2)
Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) Redox Depressions(F8) u Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
E] 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) r] Mari(F10)(LRR U) 11 Other(Explain in Remarks)
�] Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ] iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
.❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR 0,S) ❑ Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix(54) Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A, 1506)
Sandy Redox(S5) L] Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(SG) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)(MLRA 149A, 153C,153D)
Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes Y No
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region--Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 ci 1count : Cumberland 6119/19
1Y Y Sampling Date:
ApplicanVOwner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WE wet
Investigator(s): ESI- M. Smith Section.Township,Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): headwater Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(°I 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35.000889 Long: - Datum:78,984092 WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Stallings loamy sand NWI classification: PFO
Are climatic J 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 ,Sol] or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS— Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transacts, important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes x No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes x No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes x No within a We#land? Yes X No
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: aecondary Indicators minimum of two re ired
Primary Indicators minimum of one is required;the k all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(l36)
}}❑--� Surface Water(Al) 1❑r Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(B8)
�LJ High Water Table(A2) TQ Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) Drainage Patterns(1310)
Saturation(A3) I_I Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Moss Trim Lines(B16)
111LY I Water Marks(81) �IIf Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) II Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(132) ILl Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Crayfish 13urrows(cm
_ Drift Deposits(B3) LJ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Algal Mat or Crust(134) _� Thin Muck Surface C7
�I ( ) II Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) 0 Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ Shallow Aquitard(D3)
[1 Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Q Water-Stained Leaves(69) II Sphagnum moss(138)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes No x Depth(inches): '20
Saturation Present? Yes x No Depth(inches): 10 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes ca ills fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
region is currently experiencing drought conditions
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region--Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata)—Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: WE wet
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Testworksheet:
) %Cover Species? Status
Liriodendron tuli ifera Number of Dominant Species
1. A 20 Y FACU That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 8 (A)
2 Acer rubrum 40 Y FAC
3 Nyssa binora 20 Y OBL Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 9 (B)
4 Magnolia virginiana t0 N FACW
5 Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 89 (AIS)
7. Prevalence Index worksheet:
8, Total%Cover of;, Multiply bv:
90 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 45 20%of total cover: 18 FACW species x 2=
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: croft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1 Persea palustris 30 Y FACW FACU species x 4=
2 Lyonia ludda 20 Y FACW UPL species x 5=
3. Clethra alnifolia 20 Y FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
4 Ilex glabra 20 Y FACW
5. Prevalence Index =BIA=
6. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
II 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8 2-Dominance Test is>50%
90 3-Prevalence Index is E3.01
=Total Cover 0 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50%of total cover; 45 20%of total cover: 18
Herb Stratum (Plot size: Soft radius )
Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Osmundastrum cinnamomeum 30 Y FACW be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Woodwardia areolata 20 Y OBL Definttlons of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
Tree—Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7,6 cm)or
4. more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6.
Sapling/Shrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7" than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tail.
8.
Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
9 of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 It tali.
10.
Woody vine--All woody vines greater than 3,28 ft in
11. height.
12.
50 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 25 20%of total cover: 10
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1 none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
0 Hydrophytic
=Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 0 20%of total cover: 0 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 WE wet
Sampling Point:
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) % TvDer Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 411 100 loam
8-20 1 OYR 211 100 loam
Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,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 Soils':
[� Histosol(At) Polyvaiue Below Surface(S8)(LRR S,T,U) T❑ 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
0
Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR 0) ❑ Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside MLRA 150A,B)
❑ Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gloyed Matrix(172) TT❑��tl Piedmont Floodplain Soils(1719)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(F3) L_i Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(176) (MLRA 1538)
5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) E Red Parent Material(TF2)
Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) Redox Depressions(F8) TIVery Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
❑ 1 cm Muck(Ag)(LRR P,T) ❑ Marl(F10)(LRR U) 1:3 Other(E plain in Remarks)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) 0 Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR 0,P,T) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Coast prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,150B)
Sandy Redox(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Sails(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Proiect/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 6/19/19
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: WE up
Investigator(s): ESI - M. Smith Section,Township,Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc.): headwater Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(%): 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35.000889 Long: - Datum:78.984092 WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Stallings loamy sand NWI classification: NA
Are climatic 1 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 re uired-check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(136)
❑ Surface Water(Al) i❑-f Aquatic Fauna(1313) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(88)
Q High Water Table(A2) lu-t Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) Drainage Patterns(610)
17 Saturation(A3) �L^JT Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(CI) Moss Trim Lines(1336)
❑ Water Marks(81) L i Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
❑ Sediment Deposits(B2) TQ-r Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) H Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Drift Deposits(133) I—I Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Q Algal Mat or Crust(B4) 0 Thin Muck Surface(C7) II Geomorphic Position(D2)
Q Iron Deposits(135) 0 Other(Explain in Remarks) II Shallow Aquitard(D3)
a Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) ❑ FAC-Neutral Test(135)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves(139) Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes ca illa frin e
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: WE up
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size; Soft radius ) oo aver Species? Status
1 Pinus taeda 25 Y FAC Number of Dominant Species
That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 8 (A)
2 Quercus nigra 50 Y FAG
3. Liquidambar styraciflua 20 Y FAC Total Number of Dominant
Species Across All Strata: 8 (�)
4.
5 Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL, FACW,or FAC: 100 (A/B)
7_ Prevalence Index worksheet:
8. Total%Cover of: _. Multiply by:
95 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover; 47.5 20%of total cover: 19 FACW species x 2=
SanlinolShrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAG species x 3=
1 Liquidembar styraciflua 30 Y FAC FACU species x 4
2..Quercus nigra 30 Y FAC UPL species x 5=
3 Clethra ainifofia 20 Y FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
4.
5. Prevalence Index =B/A=
6. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
II 1-Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8 2-Dominance Test is>50%
II 3-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
80 =Total Cover
Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetations(Explain)
50%of total cover: 40 20%of total cover: a
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Vitis rotundifolia 50 Y FAC be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2, Clethra alnifolia 25 Y FACW Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
3.
4.
Tree—Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6.
Saplingf8hrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7. than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
8.
Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
9. of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10.
Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11. height.
12.
75 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 37.5 20%of total cover: 15
Wogdy Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1 none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
0 Hydrophytic
=Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 0 20%of total cover: 0 Present? Yes x No
Remarks: (It observed,list morphological adaptations below).
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Guff Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

SOIL
Sampling Paint: WE 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) % Colo moist % Type Lac Texture Remarks
0-10 10YR 4/3 100 fine sandy loam
10-16 2.5Y 6/3 100 fine sandy loam
16-20 2.5Y 7/4 100 fine sandy loam
_'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2 Location: PL=Pore Linin ,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
0 Histosol(Al) Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR S,T,U) i❑1 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR O) Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside MLRA 150A,B)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Q Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(F3) Anomalous Bright Loamy Solis(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 153B)
5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) E] Depleted Hark Surface(F7) ❑ Red Parent Material(TF2)
Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) 0 Redox Depressions(F8) _❑ Very Shallow dark Surface(TF12)
1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) ❑ Marl(F10)(LRR U) 1:1 Other(Explain in Remarks)
❑ Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) .❑ Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
❑ Thick Dark Surface(Al2) ❑ Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) 'Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
❑ Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
,0 Sandy Mucky Mineral(Si)(LRR O,S) Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A, 15013)
Sandy Redox(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
�] Stripped Matrix(S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Sails(F20)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
❑ Hark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM--Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Pro)ect/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 6/19/19
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Point: Wiz wet
investigator(s): ESI- M. Smith Section,Township,Range: none
Landform(hillslope,terrace,etc,): floodplain Local relief(concave,convex,none): concave Slope(%)- 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Lat: 35.002188 Long: -78.981044 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Johnston loam NWI classification: PFO
Are climatic I 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: Seconds Indicators minimum of two re uired
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apply) ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
❑ Surface Water(Al) 1❑-t Aquatic Fauna(B13) ❑ Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
Q High Water Table(A2) 1L--Jr Marl Deposits(815)(LRR U) Drainage Patterns(13110)
Q Saturation(A3) I—J Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(CI) Moss Trim Lines(B16)
❑ Water Marks(81) ❑ Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) II Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(82) IQ-r Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Crayfish Burrows(Ca)
Drift Deposits(133) LJ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
II Algal Mat or Crust(84) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) II Geomorphic Position(D2)
Q Iron Deposits(65) Other(Explain in Remarks) ❑ ShailawAquitard(D3)
❑ Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) R FAG-Neutral Test(D5)
✓� Water-Stained Leaves(139) II Sphagnum moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20
Saturation Present? Yes X No Depth(inches): 18 Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes X No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
region currently experiencing drought conditions
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

VEGETATION (Four Strata)--Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: WD wet
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stra#um (plot size: 30ft radius o
Acer rubrum ) /o Cover eci s? Status Number of Dominant Species
1. 50 Y FAC That Are OBL.FACW,or FAC: 5 (A)
2. Liriodendron tulipifera 25 Y FACU
Total Number of Dominant
3. Species Across All Strata: 6 (B)
4.
5 Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: $3 (AlB)
7, Prevalence Index worksheet:
8. Total%Cover of: Multiply by;
75 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 37.5 20%of total cover: 15 FACW species x 2=
SaalinglShrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1. Persea palustris 25 Y FACW FACU species x 4
2 Magnolia virginiana 15 Y FACW UPL species x 5=
3 Ligustrum sinense 5 N FAC Column Totals: (A) (8)
4 Acer rubrum 25 Y FAC
Prevalence Index =61A=
5.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6.
II 1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7 2 2-Dominance Test is>50%
S.
70 II 3-Prevalence Index is 53.0'
=Total Cover II Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation' (Explain)
50%of total cover: 35 20%of total cover: 14
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
1 Vitis rotundifolia 50 Y FAC be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Smilax rotundifolia 15 N FAC Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
g Clethra alnifolia 15 N FAG
Tree--Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
4' more in diameter at breast height(D8H),regardless of
5. height.
6.
Sapling/Shrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7- than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
8.
Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
g. of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10.
Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
11. height.
12.
80 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 40 20%of total cover: 16
Woody Vine,Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius )
1 none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
0 Hydrophytic
=Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 0 20%of total cover: 0 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: WD 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 Loc Texture Remarks
0-3 10YR 513 100 loam
3-18 10YR 211 100 foam
18-20 10YR 211 70 10YR 611 30 C M loam
'Type: C=Concentration, D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. zLocation: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators: (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
,❑ Histosol(Al) Polyvalue Below Surface(58)(LRR S,T,U) ❑ 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR 0)
n Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) 2 cm Muck(A10)(LRR S)
L�-►j Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR O) � Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside MLRA 150A,8)
0Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F T-t 2) I� Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix(F3) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) (MLRA 15313)
5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) ❑ Red Parent Material(TF2)
Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) Redox Depressions(F8) ❑ Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) ❑ Marl(F10)(LRR U) ❑ Other(E,plain in Remarks)
_] Depleted Below Dark Surface(A11) Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) J Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic,
❑ Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) ❑ Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,15013)
Sandy Redox(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
❑ Stripped Matrix(S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(F20)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
�] Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,3,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches); Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region-Version 2.0

WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA FORM—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region
Project/Site: U-6073 City/County: Cumberland Sampling Date: 6/19/19
Applicant/Owner: NCDOT State: NC Sampling Paint: WD up
Investigator{s}: FSI- M. Smith Section,Township,Range: none
Landform(hilislope,terrace,etc.): floodplain Local relief(concave,convex,none): Concave Slope(%): 1-3%
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T Let: 35.002188 Long 78.981044 Datum: WGS 84
Soil Map Unit Name: Johnston loam NWI classification: NA
Are climatic 1 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
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No x within a Wetland? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators,(minimum of two reouired)
PriMM Indicators minimum of one is re uire check all that a I ❑ Surface Soil Cracks(B6)
❑ Surface Water(Al) ❑ Aquatic Fauna(B13) 0 Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
�Qr High Water Table(A2) 1II Marl Deposits(815)(LRR U) ❑ Drainage Patterns(B10)
LJ Saturation(A3) LJ Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(CI) Moss Trim Lines(1316)
tti--III Water Marks(131) r❑—C Oxidized Rhizospheres along Living Roots(C3) II Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(B2) t17 Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) � Crayfish Burrows(Ca)
Drift Deposits(133) LJ Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) II Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Q Algal Mat or Crust(64) ❑ Thin Muck Surface(C7) II Geomorphic Position(D2)
i0l Iron Deposits(65) 0 Other(Explain in Remarks) II Shallow Aquitard(D3)
1. t Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(B7) II FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
❑ Water-Stained Leaves(B9) ❑ Sphagnum mass(08)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): NA
Water Table Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): '20
Saturation Present? Yes No X Depth(inches): 120 Wetiand 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: WD up
Absolute Dominant Indicator Dominance Test worksheet:
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius e
/o Cover Species? Status Number of Dominant S ecies
1 Pinus taeda 25 Y FAC p
That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 7 (q)
2 Quercus nigra 50 Y FAC
Total Number of Dominant
3.4. Species Across All Strata: 7 (B)
5. Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100 (AIB)
7. Prevalence index worksheet:
8. Total%Cover of: MOWN b :
75 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover: 37.5 20%of total cover: 15 FACW species x 2=
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30ft radius ) FAC species x 3=
1 Diospyros virginiana 15 Y FAC FACU species x 4=
2 Quercus nigra 30 Y FAC UPL species x 5=
3 Clethra alnifolia 20 Y FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
4.
5.
Prevalence Index =BIA=
6.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
7.
1 -Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
8 2-Dominance Test is>50%
3-Prevalence Index is 53.01
65 =Total Cover
L1 Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
50%of total cover: 32.5 20%of total cover: 13
Hertz Stratum (Piet size: 30ft radius
1 Vitis rtundif ) 50 Y FAC 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
2 Clethra alnifolia 25 Y FACW Definitions of Pour Vegetation Strata:
3,
4 Tree—Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
5. height.
6.
Sapling/Shrub—Woody plants,excluding vines,less
7• than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tali.
8.
Herb—All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
g' of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
10.
11.
Woody vine—All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
height.
12.
75 =Total Cover
50%of total cover: 37-5 20%of total cover: 15
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: Wft radius )
1 none present
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
0 =Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover: 0 20%of total cover: 0 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: WD 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 % TYoe' Loc Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 413 100 fine sandy loam
8-15 2.5Y 613 100 fine sandy loam
15-20 2.5Y 714 100 nne sandy loam
Type: C=Concentration.D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. Location: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicator (Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
❑ Histosol(Al) ❑ Polyvalue Below Surface(S8)(LRR S,T,U) T❑I 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) Tu�I 2 cm Muck(A19)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR 0) IY1 Reduced Vertic(F18)(outside Ill 150A,13)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) �--rPiedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,S,T)
Stratified Layers(A5) Depleted Matrix O 3) LJ Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(1=20)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(l (MLRA 153B)
H5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) T❑ Red Parent Material(TF2)
Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) Redox Depressions(F8) D Very Shallow Dark Surface(TF12)
D 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) El Marl(F10)(LRR U) 1:1 Other(Explain in Remarks)
Q Depleted Below Dark Surface(All) 1-1� Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) LI Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) 31ndicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) wetland hydrology must be present,
❑ Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) unless disturbed or problematic.
sandy Gil Matrix(S4) Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,150B)
Sandy Redox(S5) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Stripped Matrix(S6) Anomalous Bright Loamy Soils(1720)(MLRA 149A,153C,153D)
D Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T,U)
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
US Army Corps of Engineers Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region—Version 2.0

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WA Date 12/6/2018
Wetland Type Bottomland Hardw ood Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESI
Level III Ecoregion Southeastern Rains Nearest Named Water Body Little Rockfish Creek
River Basin Cape Fear USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03030004
i -Yes i+No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude(deci-degrees) 35.010794-79.014728
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? i` Yes is No
Regulatory Considerations(select all that apply to the assessment area)
F_ Anadromous fish
r Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWQ 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)
t— Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW,ORW,or Trout
F_ Designated NCNHP reference community
r 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)
i Blackwater
Brownwater
F_ Tidal(if tidal,check one of the following boxes) f--Lunar f--Wind i Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ; Yes Co No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? Yes {:No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? is 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
t+A + A Not severely altered
B i` 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. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils(see USACE Wilmington District website)for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. 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 ditch
sub-surface water.Consider tidal flooding regime,if applicable.
Surf Sub
(:A ;+A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
("B f--B Water storage capacity or duration are altered,but not substantially(typically,not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C i__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(answer for non-marsh wetlands only)
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 C 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
f: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. C 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 C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure—assessment area condition metric
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. C'A Sandy soil
(� B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features(concentrations,depletions,or rhizospheres)
r C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
C'E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon<1 inch
f B Soil ribbon>1 inch
4c. {'A No peat or muck presence
f: 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
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 r A 1`7 A z 10%impervious surfaces
F B r B r— <10%impervious surfaces
F C r C r C Confined animal operations(or other local,concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D >_20%coverage of pasture
F E r E r E z 20%coverage of agricultural land(regularly plowed land)
r F r F r F >_20%coverage of maintained grass/herb
F G r G f G z 20%coverage of clear-cut land
r H H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer—assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
r Yes ro No If Yes,continue to 7b. If No,skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
{`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.
('` <_15-feet wide C >15-feet wide (` Other open water(no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
('`Yes C 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 metric(evaluate for riparian wetlands 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 areas(WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
(:A {:A >_100 feet
r B ( B From 80 to<100 feet
(`C ( C From 50 to<80 feet
r D ( D From 40 to<50 feet
(`E ('E From 30 to<40 feet
r F ( F From 15 to<30 feet
('G ('G From 5 to<15 feet
r H ('H <5 feet

9. Inundation Duration—assessment area condition metric
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
Consider recent deposition only(no plant growth since deposition).
r A Sediment deposition is not excessive,but at approximately natural levels.
(e B Sediment deposition is excessive,but not overwhelming the wetland.
r 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 X"for the FW column.
WT WC FW(if applicable)
('A ('A r A z 500 acres
('B ('B ("B From 100 to<500 acres
('C ro C {+C From 50 to<100 acres
{:D ('D ('D From 25 to<50 acres
('E r E r E From 10 to<25 acres
( F ('F ('F From 5 to<10 acres
r G r G r G From 1 to<5 acres
("H ("H rH From 0.5to<1 acre
r I r I r I From 0.1 to<0.5 acre
('J ("J ('J From 0.01 to<0.1 acre
('K r K ('K <0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness—wetland type condition metric(evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosin is the full extent(>:90%)of its natural landscape size.
("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
('A ('A z 500 acres
('B {:B From 100 to<500 acres
(o C r C From 50 to<100 acres
('`D r D From 10 to<50 acres
rE rE <10acres
r F ('F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
("Yes ("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)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas z 40 feet wide such as fields,development,roads,regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear-cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
r A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
(:`B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four(4)to seven(7)directions
r C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four(4)directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition—assessment area condition metric(skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
(:A 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.
r 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.
('C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent(planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity—assessment area condition metric(evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
("A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species(<10%cover of exotics).
Co—B Vegetation diversity is low or has>10%to 50%cover of exotics.
("C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species(>50%cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure-assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes i`- 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.
i' -A >_25%coverage of vegetation
i— 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 (:A 6-A Canopy closed,or nearly closed,with natural gaps associated with natural processes
('B (-B Canopy present,but opened more than natural gaps
v { C C C Canopy sparse or absent
o ('A (-A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
B �' B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
('C (-C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
{ A C A Dense shrub layer
(:B 6-B Moderate density shrub layer
W { C C C Shrub layer sparse or absent
{- A (-A Dense herb layer
B C B Moderate density herb layer
= f:C (+C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags-wetland type condition metric
(- A Large snags(more than one)are visible(>12-inches DBH,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
(:B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution-wetland type condition metric
('A 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.
(- C Majority of canopy trees are<6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris-wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
it A Large logs(more than one)are visible(>12 inches in diameter,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
i 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.
^A B i^C i D
IX
22. Hydrologic Connectivity-assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands 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.
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.
( D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WA Date 12/6/2018
Wetland Type Bottomland Hardwood Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESI
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) NO
Assessment area is substantially altered by beaver(Y/N) NO
Assessment area experiences overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions (Y/N) YES
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 MEDIUM
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition MEDIUM
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
Particulate Change Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
Soluble Change Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
Physical Change Condition LOW
Condition/Opportunity LOW
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
Pollution Change Condition NA
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition MEDIUM
Landscape Patch Structure Condition MEDIUM
Vegetation Composition Condition HIGH
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes Rating
Hydrology Condition MEDIUM
Water Quality Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N)
Habitat Conditon HIGH
Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WB Date 12/6/2018
Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESI
Level III Ecoregion Southeastern Rains Nearest Named Water Body Little Rockfish Creek
River Basin Cape Fear USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03030004
i -Yes i+No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude(deci-degrees) 35.013612-79.009778
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? i` Yes is No
Regulatory Considerations(select all that apply to the assessment area)
F_ Anadromous fish
r Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWQ 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)
t— Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW,ORW,or Trout
F_ Designated NCNHP reference community
r 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)
i Blackwater
Brownwater
F_ Tidal(if tidal,check one of the following boxes) f--Lunar f--Wind i Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ; Yes Co No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? (- Yes No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? it 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
t+A + A Not severely altered
B i` 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. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils(see USACE Wilmington District website)for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. 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 ditch
sub-surface water.Consider tidal flooding regime,if applicable.
Surf Sub
(:A ;+A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
("B f--B Water storage capacity or duration are altered,but not substantially(typically,not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C i__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(answer for non-marsh wetlands only)
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 C 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
f: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. C A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
C 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
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. C'A Sandy soil
(� B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features(concentrations,depletions,or rhizospheres)
r C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
C'E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon<1 inch
f B Soil ribbon>1 inch
4c. {'A No peat or muck presence
f: 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
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 r A 1`7 A z 10%impervious surfaces
F B r B r— <10%impervious surfaces
F C r C r C Confined animal operations(or other local,concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D >_20%coverage of pasture
F E r E r E z 20%coverage of agricultural land(regularly plowed land)
r F r F r F >_20%coverage of maintained grass/herb
F G r G f G z 20%coverage of clear-cut land
r H H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer—assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
r Yes ro No If Yes,continue to 7b. If No,skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
{`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.
('` <_15-feet wide C >15-feet wide (` Other open water(no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
('`Yes C 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 metric(evaluate for riparian wetlands 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 areas(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
r D ( D From 40 to<50 feet
(`E ('E From 30 to<40 feet
r F ( F From 15 to<30 feet
('G ('G From 5 to<15 feet
r H ('H <5 feet

9. Inundation Duration—assessment area condition metric
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
Consider recent deposition only(no plant growth since deposition).
{o A Sediment deposition is not excessive,but at approximately natural levels.
('`B Sediment deposition is excessive,but not overwhelming the wetland.
r 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 X"for the FW column.
WT WC FW(if applicable)
('A r A r A z 500 acres
('B ('B ("B From 100 to<500 acres
('C ('C r C From 50 to<100 acres
('D ('D ('D From 25 to<50 acres
('E ('E r E From 10 to<25 acres
{+F {:F (:.F From 5 to<10 acres
r G ('G r G From 1 to<5 acres
("H ('H rH From 0.5to<1 acre
r I r I r I From 0.1 to<0.5 acre
('J ("J ('J From 0.01 to<0.1 acre
('K r K ('K <0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness—wetland type condition metric(evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosin is the full extent(>:90%)of its natural landscape size.
("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
('A ('A z 500 acres
('B ('B From 100 to<500 acres
r C r C From 50 to<100 acres
(:D (o D From 10 to<50 acres
r E r E <10 acres
("F ('`F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
("Yes ("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)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas z 40 feet wide such as fields,development,roads,regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear-cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
r A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
(:`B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four(4)to seven(7)directions
r C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four(4)directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition—assessment area condition metric(skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
r A 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.
('C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent(planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity—assessment area condition metric(evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
("A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species(<10%cover of exotics).
Co—B Vegetation diversity is low or has>10%to 50%cover of exotics.
("C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species(>50%cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure-assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes i`- 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.
i' -A >_25%coverage of vegetation
i— 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
oC A {'A Canopy closed,or nearly closed,with natural gaps associated with natural processes
(:B (e-B Canopy present,but opened more than natural gaps
v { C C C Canopy sparse or absent
o ('A (-A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
B �' B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
('C (-C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
{ A C A Dense shrub layer
(:B 6-B Moderate density shrub layer
W { C C C Shrub layer sparse or absent
{- A (-A Dense herb layer
B (: B Moderate density herb layer
x
(-`C (-C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags-wetland type condition metric
A Large snags(more than one)are visible(>12-inches DBH,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
('B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution-wetland type condition metric
('A 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.
(- C Majority of canopy trees are<6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris-wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
it A Large logs(more than one)are visible(>12 inches in diameter,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
i 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.
^A B i^C i D
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity-assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands 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.
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.
(:D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WB Date 12/6/2018
Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESI
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) NO
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 MEDIUM
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) YES
Particulate Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NA
Soluble Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) YES
Physical Change Condition LOW
Condition/Opportunity LOW
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) YES
Pollution Change Condition NA
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition HIGH
Landscape Patch Structure Condition LOW
Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes Rating
Hydrology Condition HIGH
Water Quality Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) YES
Habitat Conditon MEDIUM
Overall Wetland Rating HIGH

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WC Date 12/6/2018
Wetland Type Bottomland Hardw ood Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESI
Level III Ecoregion Southeastern Rains Nearest Named Water Body Beaver Creek
River Basin Cape Fear USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03030004
i -Yes i+No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude(deci-degrees) 35.001987-78.980177
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? i` Yes is No
Regulatory Considerations(select all that apply to the assessment area)
F_ Anadromous fish
r Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
F NCDWQ 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)
t— Abuts a stream with a NCDWQ classification of SA or supplemental classifications of HQW,ORW,or Trout
F_ Designated NCNHP reference community
r 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)
i Blackwater
Brownwater
F_ Tidal(if tidal,check one of the following boxes) f--Lunar f--Wind i Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? ; Yes Co No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? Yes {:No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? is 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
t+A + A Not severely altered
B i` 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. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils(see USACE Wilmington District website)for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. 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 ditch
sub-surface water.Consider tidal flooding regime,if applicable.
Surf Sub
(:A ;+A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
("B f--B Water storage capacity or duration are altered,but not substantially(typically,not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C i__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(answer for non-marsh wetlands only)
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
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. C 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 C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure—assessment area condition metric
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. C'A Sandy soil
(� B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features(concentrations,depletions,or rhizospheres)
r C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
C'E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. A Soil ribbon<1 inch
f B Soil ribbon>1 inch
4c. {'A No peat or muck presence
f: 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
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 r A 1`7 A z 10%impervious surfaces
F B r B r— <10%impervious surfaces
F C r C r C Confined animal operations(or other local,concentrated source of pollutants)
r D r D r D >_20%coverage of pasture
F E r E r E z 20%coverage of agricultural land(regularly plowed land)
r F r F r F >_20%coverage of maintained grass/herb
F G r G f G z 20%coverage of clear-cut land
r H H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer—assessment area/wetland complex condition metric
7a. Is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
{:Yes (`No If Yes,continue to 7b. If No,skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
(o 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.
(i <_15-feet wide C >15-feet wide ('`Other open water(no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
(o Yes C 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 metric(evaluate for riparian wetlands 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 areas(WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
(`A ('A >_100 feet
r B ( B From 80 to<100 feet
(:C {:C From 50 to<80 feet
r D ( D From 40 to<50 feet
(`E ('E From 30 to<40 feet
r F ( F From 15 to<30 feet
('G ('G From 5 to<15 feet
r H ('H <5 feet

9. Inundation Duration—assessment area condition metric
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
Consider recent deposition only(no plant growth since deposition).
r A Sediment deposition is not excessive,but at approximately natural levels.
(e B Sediment deposition is excessive,but not overwhelming the wetland.
r 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 X"for the FW column.
WT WC FW(if applicable)
('A ('A r A z 500 acres
('B ('B ("B From 100 to<500 acres
('C r C r C From 50 to<100 acres
('D ('D ('D From 25 to<50 acres
('E ro E {+E From 10 to<25 acres
{+F ("F ("F From 5 to<10 acres
r G r G r G From 1 to<5 acres
("H ("H ('`H From 0.5 to<1 acre
r I r I r I From 0.1 to<0.5 acre
('J ("J ('J From 0.01 to<0.1 acre
('K r K ('K <0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness—wetland type condition metric(evaluate for Pocosins only)
r A Pocosin is the full extent(>:90%)of its natural landscape size.
("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
('A ('A z 500 acres
('B ('B From 100 to<500 acres
r C r C From 50 to<100 acres
('`D (o D From 10 to<50 acres
{+E r E <10 acres
("F ('`F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
("Yes ("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)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas z 40 feet wide such as fields,development,roads,regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear-cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
r A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
(:`B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four(4)to seven(7)directions
r C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four(4)directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition—assessment area condition metric(skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
(:A 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.
r 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.
('C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent(planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity—assessment area condition metric(evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
("A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species(<10%cover of exotics).
Co—B Vegetation diversity is low or has>10%to 50%cover of exotics.
("C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species(>50%cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure-assessment area/wetland type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
Yes i`- 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.
i' -A >_25%coverage of vegetation
i— 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
oC A {'A Canopy closed,or nearly closed,with natural gaps associated with natural processes
B (e-B Canopy present,but opened more than natural gaps
v { C C C Canopy sparse or absent
o {- A (-A Dense mid-story/sapling layer
c7� { B C B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
C (e-C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
{ A C A Dense shrub layer
B 6-B Moderate density shrub layer
W { C C C Shrub layer sparse or absent
{- A (-A Dense herb layer
B C B Moderate density herb layer
= f:C (+C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags-wetland type condition metric
(- A Large snags(more than one)are visible(>12-inches DBH,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
(:B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution-wetland type condition metric
('A 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.
(- C Majority of canopy trees are<6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris-wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
('A Large logs(more than one)are visible(>12 inches in diameter,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
(: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.
^A B i^C i D
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22. Hydrologic Connectivity-assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands 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.
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.
( D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WC Date 12/6/2018
Wetland Type Bottomland Hardwood Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESI
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) YES
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 MEDIUM
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition MEDIUM
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
Particulate Change Condition LOW
Condition/Opportunity LOW
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
Soluble Change Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
Physical Change Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N) NO
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 MEDIUM
Water Quality Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(Y/N)
Habitat Conditon MEDIUM
Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site flame WD Date 6119119
Wetland Type Headw ater Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESl
Level III Ecoregion Southeastern Plains Nearest Named Water Body Beaver Creek
RiverBasinj Cape Fear + USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03030004
+ Yes � No Precipitation within 48 hrs? Latitude/Longitude(decl-de tees) 35.002188-78.981044
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area(may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle andlor 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? i-Yes (:No
Regulatory Considerations(select all that apply to the assessment area)
r Anadromous fish
f Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
t- NCDWQ riparian buffer rule in effect
F Abuts a Primary Nursery Area(PNA)
F Publicly owned property
N.G.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 HOW,ORW,or Trout
f Designated NCNHP reference community
F- Abuts a 303(d)-fisted 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)
Blackwater
r°* Brownwater
i- Tidal(if tidal,check one of the following boxes) r Lunar f-Wind f Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? r-Yea >:,No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? i Yes t+ No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? t Yes * No
I. Ground Surface ConditionNegetation 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
i"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 Subsurface 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. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils(see USAGE Wilmington District website)for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. 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 ditch
sub-surface water.Consider tidal flooding regime,if applicable.
Surf Sub
C"A C'A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
c*8 Co B Water storage capacity or duration are altered,but not substantially(typically,not sufficient to change vegetation).
C C 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(answer for non-marsh wetlands only)
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. C-A C A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water>1 foot deep
l+ B to-B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
C'C C'C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
c-D C'D Depressions able to pond water<3 inches deep
3b. C A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
r B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
(o C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than 1 foot

4. Soil Texture/Structure-assessment area condition metric
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. C A Sandy soil
E:B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redaximorphic features(concentrations,depletions,or rhizospheres)
C C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redaximorphic features
r D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
r-E Histosol or histic epipedon
4b. r*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
('A ('A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
B C:'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
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(XNS),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
I(%A ry A F,-' A >_10%impervious surfaces
B f B F- B <10%impervious surfaces
f C f C F_C Confined animal operations(or other local.concentrated source of pollutants)
i D I D r D a 20%coverage of pasture
F_ E I- E r E ?20%coverage of agricultural land(regularly plowed land)
F_ F F_ F I-F z 20%coverage of maintained grass/herb
F_ G F_ G I-G ?20%coverage of clear-cut land
I` H 7 H r H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer-assessment areatwetiand complex condition metric
7a. is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
e:Yes C No If Yes,continue to 7b. If No,skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based on the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is wettand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
4^ A ?54 feet
to B From 30 to<50 feet
r- C From 15 to<30 feet
f` 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 channelsibraids for a total width.
« <-15-feet wide (' > 15-feet wide f` Other open water(no tributary present)
7d. Do roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributary/open water?
t:' Yes '- No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
C. Sheltered-adjacent open water with width<2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
r Exposed-adjacent open water with width 7 2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area-wetland type/wetland complex metric(evaluate for riparian wetlands 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 areas(WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
C`A r A >-100 feet
( 6 C B From 80 to<100 feet
( C e C From 50 to<80 feet
(:D r*D From 40 to<50 feet
i E (-E From 30 to<40 feet
(- F r'-F From 15 to<30 feet
(,G C-G From 5 to<15 feet
{_.H (-H <5 feet

9. Inundation Duration--assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
Co—A Evidence of short-duration inundation(<7 consecutive days)
t B Evidence of saturation,without evidence of inundation
C Evidence of long-duration inundation or very Icing-duration inundation(7 to 30 consecutive days or more)
10. Indicators of Deposition—assessment area condition metric
Consider recent deposition only(no plant growth since deposition).
t 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 typetwetland 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)
r`A f-A ("A z 500 acres
£ B f B aT B From 100 to<500 acres
C d"C f"C From 50 to<100 acres
c"D r D a D From 25 to<50 acres
f E f E C'E From 10 to<25 acres
C'F rF t"'F From 5 to<10 acres
C G f*G a G From 1 to<5 acres
t H C'H C'H From 0.5 to<1 acre
t4 I f I r'I From 0.1 to<0.5 acre
r-J r J r—J From 0.01 to<0.4 acre
r"K i -K r— <0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness—wetland type condition metric(evaluate for Pocosins only)
r—A 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
C A C A a 500 acres
rr' B " B From 100 to<500 acres
C`C r-C From 50 to< 100 acres
D Co D From 10 to<50 acres
Ct E t E <10 acres
C`F C'F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
t—Yes t— No Wetland type has a surface hydrology connection to open watersistream or tidal wetlands.
14. Edge Effect—wetland type condition metric(skip for all marshes)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas z 40 feet wide such as fields,development,roads,regularly maintained utility line corridors and clear-cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
t"A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
r^`B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four(4)to seven(7)directions
t+C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four(4)directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition—assessment area condition metric(skip for all marshes and Pine Fiat)
t� A 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.
Co—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.
( C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent(planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity—assessment area condition metric(evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
r—A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species(<10%cover of exotics).
t+B Vegetation diversity is low or has n 10%to 50%cover of exotics.
C C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species(>50%cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure—assessment arealwetiand typo condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
re Yes r- 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.
r A 5 25%coverage of vegetation
,'—B <25%coverage of vegetation
17c. Chock 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(VVT)separately,
AA WT
ot"A i' A Canopy closed,or nearly closed,with natural gaps associated with natural processes
r+B z+ B Canopy present,but opened more than natural gaps
r C t"C Canopy sparse or absent
a C A r^A Dense mid-storylsapling layer
( B C`B Moderate density mid-story/sapling layer
is C 6-C Mid-storylsapling layer sparse or absent
3 r A (-A Dense shrub layer
C B C* B Moderate density shrub layer
L-C r C Shrub layer sparse or absent
g f A r A Dense herb layer
r e C B Moderate density herb layer
(:C r:C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags—wetland type condition metric
('A Large snags(more than one)are visible(>12-inches DBH,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
Zi B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution—wettand type condition metric
A 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.
C Majority of canopy trees are<6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris—wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
r+A Large logs(more than one)are visible(> 12 inches in diameter,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
(-B Not
21, Vegetation/Open Water Dispersion—wetland typelopen 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.
r A f B t—C r D
22. Hydrologic Connectivity—assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands 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.
i^A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
r—B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
t+C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area,
f D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WD Date 6/19/19
Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization M. Smith-ESI
!Votes 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 HIGH
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition HIGH
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Particulate Change Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) NA
Soluble Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Physical Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Pollution Change Condition NA
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition HIGH
Landscape Patch Structure Condition LOW
Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes Rating
Hydrology Condition HIGH
Water Quality Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Habitat Conditon
MEDIUM
Overall Wetland Rating HIGH

NC WAM WETLAND ASSESSMENT FORM
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WE Date 6119119
Wetland Typal Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization M.Smith-ESI
Level III Ecoregionj Southeastern Plains - Nearest Named Water Body Beaver Creek
River Basin I Cape Fear J� USGS 8-Digit Catalogue Unit 03030004
C"Yes G No Precipitation within 48 hrs? LatitudelLongitude(deci-degrees) 35.000889-713.984092
Evidence of stressors affecting the assessment area(may not be within the assessment area)
Please circle andlor 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? C`Yes r#'No
Regulatory Considerations(select all that apply to the assessment area)
Anadromous fish
Federally protected species or State endangered or threatened species
r NCDWQ 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
r Designated NCNHP reference community
r 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)
(I Blackwater
r Brownwater
F Tidal(if tidal,check one of the following boxes) C Lunar r-Wind C Both
Is the assessment area on a coastal island? r Yes Co'No
Is the assessment area's surface water storage capacity or duration substantially altered by beaver? r-Yes t+ No
Does the assessment area experience overbank flooding during normal rainfall conditions? C Yes C'No
1. Ground Surface ConditionlVegetation 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 laser Manual). If a reference is not applicable,
then rate the assessment area based on evidence of an effect.
GS VS
to-A r-A Not severe€y altered
-3 (-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. Refer to the current NRCS lateral effect of ditching guidance for
North Carolina hydric soils(see USAGE Wilmington District website)for the zone of influence of ditches in hydric soils. A ditch
5 1 foot deep is considered to affect surface water only,while a ditch >1 foot deep is expected to affect both surface and ditch
sub-surface water.Consider tidal flooding regime,if applicable.
Surf Sub
A r"'A Water storage capacity and duration are not altered.
r B C'"'B Water storage capacity or duration are altered,but not substantially(typically,not sufficient to change vegetation).
C+-C Co 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 StoragelSurface Relief-assessment area/wetland type condition metric(answer for non-marsh wetlands only)
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 i A Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water> 1 foot deep
i B r B Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 6 inches to 1 foot deep
(+C r«C Majority of wetland with depressions able to pond water 3 to 6 inches deep
r-D i D Depressions able to pond water<3 inches deep
3b. r A Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is greater than 2 feet
C-B Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is between 1 and 2 feet
C Evidence that maximum depth of inundation is less than i foot

4. Soil TexturelStructure—assessment area condition metric
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. C-A Sandy soil
(-- B Loamy or clayey soils exhibiting redoximorphic features(concentrations,depletions,or rhizospheres)
C C Loamy or clayey soils not exhibiting redoximorphic features
f"D Loamy or clayey gleyed soil
C 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 Wetiand—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
c—A (—A Little or no evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the assessment area
r.B C B Noticeable evidence of pollutants or discharges entering the wetiand and stressing,but not overwhelming the
treatment capacity of the assessment area
t�'C e 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
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(VVS),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
Fv A f;�A I@ A ?10%impervious surfaces
F_ B I— B 7 B <10%impervious surfaces
F_ C I— C f C Confined animal operations(or other local,concentrated source of pollutants)
f— D I— D r- D >—20%coverage of pasture
T E F_E r— a 20%coverage of agricultural land(regularly plowed land)
C F h F I— F z 20%coverage of maintained grass/herb
F G F_ I— G a 20%coverage of clear-cut land
I— H — H F_ H Little or no opportunity to improve water quality. Lack of opportunity may result from hydrologic alterations
that prevent drainage or overbank flow from affecting the assessment area.
7. Wetland Acting as Vegetated Buffer—assessment arealwetland complex condition metric
7a. is assessment area within 50 feet of a tributary or other open water?
C'Yes r-No If Yes,continue to 7b. If No,skip to Metric 8.
Wetland buffer need only be present on one side of the water body. Make buffer judgment based an the average width of the wetland.
Record a note if a portion of the buffer has been removed or disturbed.
7b. How much of the first 50 feet from the bank is weltand? Descriptor E should be selected if ditches effectively bypass the buffer.
C A >—50 feet
C B From 30 to<50 feet
f C From 15 to<30 feet
r— D From 5 to<15 feet
C• E <5 feet or buffer bypassed by ditches
7c. Tributary width. If the tributary is anastomosed,combing:widths of channels/braids for a total width.
i— <15-feet wide C"' >15-feet wide (` Other open water(no tributary present)
7d. ❑o roots of assessment area vegetation extend into the bank of the tributarylopen water?
C— Yes i No
7e. Is tributary or other open water sheltered or exposed?
Sheltered—adjacent open water with width<2500 feet and no regular boat traffic.
r� Exposed—adjacent open water with width>2500 feet or regular boat traffic.
8. Wetland Width at the Assessment Area—wetland typelwetiand complex metric(evaluate for riparian wetlands only)
Check a box in each column. Select the average width for the wetland type at the assessment area(INT)
and the wetland complex at the assessment areas(WC). See User Manual for WT and WC boundaries.
WT WC
r"A f"A z 100 feet
C+'B C. B From 80 to<100 feet
r G r C From 50 to<80 feet
C'D C D From 40 to<50 feet
r E tF E From 30 to<40 feet
"F C`F From 15 to<30 feet
C" G r—G From 5 to< 15 feet
e"H r—H <5 feet

9. Inundation Duration-assessment area condition metric
Answer for assessment area dominant landform.
r-A Evidence of short-duration inundation(<7 consecutive days)
C`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
Consider recent deposition only(no plant growth since deposition).
C:A Sediment deposition is not excessive,but at approximately natural levels.
C B Sediment deposition is excessive,but not overwhelming the welland.
( C Sediment deposition is excessive and is overwhelming the wetland.
11. Wetland Size-wetland typelwetland 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)
i'A .^A a-A z 500 acres
i B t-B C B From 100 to<500 acres
t"C C`C (-C From 50 to<100 acres
t"D D r D From 25 to<50 acres
C-E r E C E From 10 to<25 acres
if F C F is F From 5 to<10 acres
C^ G C G C=G From 1 to<5 acres
f H H C`H From 0.5 to<1 acre
f'I C'I r`"I From 0.1 to<0.5 acre
r J r J i J From 0.01 to<0.1 acre
r K f K C~K <0.01 acre or assessment area is clear-cut
12. Wetland Intactness-wetland type condition metric(evaluate for Pocosins only)
t A Pocosin is the full extent(z 90%)of its natural landscape size.
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 welt 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
("A i-A ?500 acres
r- B CoB From 100 to<500 acres
C: C C"C From 50 to< 100 acres
C"D C-D From 10 to<50 acres
r E i- E <10 acres
(�F r F Wetland type has a poor or no connection to other natural habitats
13b. Evaluate for marshes only.
r-Yes (-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)
May involve a GIS effort with field adjustment. Estimate distance from wetland type boundary to artificial edges. Artificial edges include
non-forested areas z 40 feet wide such as fields,development,roads,regularly maintained utility lime corridors and clear-cuts.
Consider the eight main points of the compass.
C A No artificial edge within 150 feet in all directions
(+B No artificial edge within 150 feet in four(4)to seven(7)directions
C An artificial edge occurs within 150 feet in more than four(4)directions or assessment area is clear-cut
15. Vegetative Composition-assessment area condition metric(skip for all marshes and Pine Flat)
i A 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.
r: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.
C'C Vegetation severely altered from reference in composition. Expected species are unnaturally absent(planted stands of non-
characteristic species or at least one stratum inappropriately composed of a single species). Exotic species are dominant in
at least one stratum.
16. Vegetative Diversity-assessment area condition metric(evaluate for Non-tidal Freshwater Marsh only)
r A Vegetation diversity is high and is composed primarily of native species(<10%cover of exotics).
(:B Vegetation diversity is low or has>10%to 50%cover of exotics.
i-C Vegetation is dominated by exotic species(>50%cover of exotics).

17. Vegetative Structure—assessment arealwetiand type condition metric
17a. Is vegetation present?
(* Yes r No if Yes,continue to 17b. If No,skip to Metric 1 B.
17b. Evaluate percent coverage of assessment area vegetation for all marshes only. Skip to 17c for non-marsh wetlands.
i A z 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
vf—A f A Canopy closed,or nearly closed,with natural gaps associated with natural processes
La re B ro B Canopy present,but opened more than natural gaps
U r C I—C Canopy sparse or absent
o (—A I—A Dense mid-slorylsapling layer
rn (—B C'B Moderate density mid-storylsa p ling layer
c:C to C Mid-story/sapling layer sparse or absent
a i"A r^A Dense shrub layer
t-B rt"B Moderate density shrub layer
(0 e—C r C Shrub layer sparse or absent
F A rt A Dense herb layer
a C B c— B Moderate density herb layer
c: C C.C Herb layer sparse or absent
18. Snags—wetland type condition metric
C'A Large snags(more than one)are visible(>12-inches DBH,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
fo—B Not A
19. Diameter Class Distribution—wetiand type condition metric
r—A 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.
f"C Majority of canopy trees are<6 inches DBH or no trees.
20. Large Woody Debris—wetland type condition metric
Include both natural debris and man-placed natural debris.
C"A Large logs(more than one)are visible(> 12 inches in diameter,or large relative to species present and landscape stability).
B Not A
21. VegetationlOpen Water Dispersion—wetland typelopen 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.
t�A L"B f"C tr D W
N�.
22. Hydrologic Connectivity—assessment area condition metric (evaluate for riparian wetlands 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.
r—A Overbank and overland flow are not severely altered in the assessment area.
r B Overbank flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C Overland flow is severely altered in the assessment area.
C D Both overbank and overland flow are severely altered in the assessment area.
Notes

NC WAM Wetland Rating Sheet
Accompanies User Manual Version 4.1
Rating Calculator Version 4.1
Wetland Site Name WE Date 6/19/19
Wetland Type Headwater Forest Assessor Name/Organization M. Smith-ESI
Notes on Field Assessment Form(YIN) NO
Presence of regulatory considerations(YIN) NO
Wetland is intensively managed(YIN) NO
Assessment area is located within 54 feet of a natural tributary or other open water (YIN) NO
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 LOW
Sub-Surface Storage and Retention Condition LOW
Water Quality Pathogen Change Condition LOW
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Particulate Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) NA
Soluble Change Condition HIGH
Condition/Opportunity HIGH
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Physical Change Condition LOW
Condition/Opportunity LOW
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Pollution Change Condition NA
Condition/Opportunity NA
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) NA
Habitat Physical Structure Condition MEDIUM
Landscape Patch Structure Condition MEDIUM
Vegetation Composition Condition MEDIUM
Function Rating Summary
Function Metrics/Notes Rating
Hydrology Condition LOW
Water Quality Condition MEDIUM
Condition/Opportunity MEDIUM
Opportunity Presence?(YIN) YES
Habitat Conditon MEDIUM
Overall Wetland Rating MEDIUM