19950517 Ver 1_COMPLETE FILE_19950523

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Coastal Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Roger N. Schecter, Director
15 May 19;95
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TO: Mr. A. Preston Howard, P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
FROM: John R. Parker, Jr.
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RECEIVED
WASHINGTON OFFICE
MAY 16 1995
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Major Permits Processing Coordinator
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SUBJECT: CAMA Permit Application Review OV
Applicant: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Project Location: North of NC 33, Spring Creek and Hunting Creek Waterfowl
Impoundment, Beaufort County, North Carolina
Proposed Project: The applicant proposes to upgrade facilities at the Spring Creek and
Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments by constructing an electrical
pumping system, access bridge, parking lot and handicapped waterfowl
blind.
Please indicate below your position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form
by 5 June 1995. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project, please contact David
Gossett at 946-6481. When appropriate, in-depth comments with supporting data is requested.
REPLY This office has no objection to the project as proposed.
This office has no comment on the proposed project.
This office approves of the project only if the recommended
changes are incorporated. See attached.
This office objects to the project for reasons described in the
attached comments.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Beaufort County, NC 33, Spring Creek and Hunting Creek
Waterfowl Impoundment
Photo Index - 1989: 2-105-11 D16 1984: No Photo RECEIVED
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,712,000 Y: 561,600 Lowland LL
MAY 2 31995
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA, Dredge and Fill ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 4 May 1995
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 4 May 1995
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Beaufort County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Public Trust Area, Coastal Wetlands
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) . Intended Use: Upgrade existing waterfowl impoundments
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Portable pumping stations
Planned - Pumping station, access bridge, duck blind
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Phragmities
±78 sq. ft.
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
Open water ±54 sq. ft.
Highground ±318 sq. ft. ±3,996 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: ±4,446 sq. ft. or 0.10 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA-NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to upgrade facilities at the Spring Creek and
Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments by constructing an electrical pumping system, access
bridge, parking lot and handicapped waterfowl blind.
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES CONMUSSION
Spring Creek-Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments
Beaufort County
Environmental setting
The applicant owns a 7,599 acre tract of land on the Beaufort/Pamlico County line which
is know as the Goose Creek Game Lands. The specific area which is being addressed in this
application for permits is known as the Spring Creek and Hunting Creek Waterfowl
Impoundments. These public impoundments are located north of NC 33 at the county line. The
impoundments are typical of many of the Wildlife Commission impoundments in that they were
originally constructed within wetland areas an surrounded by a dike an ditch system. Pumping
occurs from the ditches to flood the impoundments. The ditches are connected to either Spring
Creek or Hunting Creek. Most of the dikes surrounding the impoundments are fairly well
maintained an are vegetated with a combination of various wetland and upland species. Inside
the impoundments various submerged aquatic vegetation is present which serves as a waterfowl
food source. Outside the impoundments the adjacent areas are a mixture of coastal wetlands
(marsh), wet pocosins, pine plantations, and hardwood ridges.
Project proposal
The applicant is proposing four projects which are described in the application as
projects: (A) The installation of a 3-phase electrical pumping system; (B) Access bridge; (C)
Parking area; and (D) Disabled sportsman waterfowl blind.
(A) This project involves the replacement of two portable pumping systems, which
serve both impoundments, with a permanent electrical pump which is to be installed
on a dike of the Spring Creek Impoundment. Once in operation, the electric pump
system will be used to flood the Hunting Creek Impoundment as well as the Spring
Creek Impoundment. Piping will be placed atop the Spring Creek dike an
underneath a canal which separates the two impoundments. Piping on the dikes
will be in a 3' wide by 5' deep trench. Piping underneath the canal will be buried
in a 3' wide trench an 4' below existing canal bottom. All materials excavated will
be placed atop existing dikes and then will be replaced atop the pipe in the trenches.
A total of 164' of piping will be placed. See plat 1 of 3 for exact details.
(B) This project involves the placement of a foot bridge across the canal between the
two impoundments to provide access to the Hunting Creek Impoundment. At this
time the impoundment is only accessible by boat. The 6.0' wide bridge will have
a total length of 60.0' an will extend from dike to dike. The bridge will have a
9.0' clearance above the 18.0' wide canal so as to allow for traditional boat
passage. The canal has a depth of 5'6" at the crossing site. As shown on plat 1
of 3, the bridge will cross just to the south of the piping described in (A). See plat
3 of 3 for exact bridge details.
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Spring Creek and Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments
Page 2
(C) This project involves the construction of a new parking area to the west of the
existing access road to the Spring Creek Impoundment, an adjacent to NC 33. The
area will have a length of 130' and a width of 30'. The area will be raised to the
elevation of the existing road with "reject" material obtained from PCS Phosphate
Company. At the present time the area is vegetated with an overstory of loblolly
pine and has an understory of myrtles, sweet gums, and various ferns. It has not
been determined whether or not the area is a wetland area under the jurisdiction of
the Corps of Engineers. See plat 2 of 3 for details.
(D) This project involves the construction of a disabled sportsman waterfowl blind in
the Spring Creek Impoundment. The proposal involves the construction of a 4.0'
wide by 12.0' long access pier across an interior canal to the impoundment where
a 6.0' by 8.0' blind will be constructed.
Environmental impacts
If the project is conducted as proposed the following environmental impacts will occur:
(1) ±3,996 sq. ft. of an area will be filled by the proposed parking area. This area is
possibly a wetland area, but no determination has been made by the Corps of
Engineers.
(2) ±318 sq. ft. of dike to be excavated is vegetated with a mixture of Cladium
jamesese (sawgrass), Posion Ivy, and Fescue.
(3) ±636 sq. ft. of dike will be temporarily filled with spoils from the excavation
described in No. 2. The spoils will be replaced in the trench once the pipe is
placed. The fill area is vegetated the same as described in No. 2.
(4) ±78 sq. ft. of wetland area which is dominated by Phragmites will be excavated
for pipe placement. The area will be returned to present elevation once the pipe
is placed.
(5) ±54 sq. ft. of canal bottom will be excavated during pipe placement. Once the
pipe is placed, excavated material will be replaced in the trench to approximate
existing elevation.
(6) Some short term turbidity will exist during the trench excavation across the canal
an during the access bridge construction.
David L. Gossett - Washington Regional Office - 11 May 1995
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
structures proposed See Attachment
b. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources?
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
m. Water supply source
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor?
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION See Attachment
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management?
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down").
Access channel
(IvILW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards
c. Type of material
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
2 3/91

Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
•a. Name North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Address 512 North Salisbury Street
City
Raleigh State
NC
Zip 27604-1186ay phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Spring Creek
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 33
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Beaufort/Pamlico County Line
c. County Beaufort / Pamlico
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e. Name of bodv of water nearest project
Hunting Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). See :Attachments
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
New
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
Comm?ommercial use?
Public- For all citizens of
North Carolina
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
See Attachment
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 7 , 599 acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum '
2-3'
d. Soil ttype(s) and texture(s) of tract
La it e-Hobucken Muck
e. Vegetation on tract See Attachment
f. Man-made features now on tract Waterfowl Impound-
ments and roads.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
X Conservation
Developed
Rural
Transitional
Community
Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned by county
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA-NSW
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
. swamps, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be Placed below mean high
water?
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards
m. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material
0
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands?
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
r.
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet
d. Type of bulkhead material
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water
f. Type of fill material
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
Name Officer in Charge
Address US Coast Gu^rd St^ti nn 14-bunk en
Hobucken, NC 28537
Name Weyerhauser Real Estate
Address 101 Middle Street
flew ern, NU 28560
Name NC DOT
Address ill Benton, District Engineer
1701 West h Street
s Tng on, AU 27889
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee and issuing dates.
CAR 85-73
NU Wildilre Resources Comm.
Expires 4/1,/97
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment , Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the 6 day of A' " , 19q.
X ux1c? b damL, n
Landowner or Authorized agent
3/'91
L Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i.
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
. swamps, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be placed belc w mean high
water?
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards
m. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands?
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
r.
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet
d. Type of bulkhead material
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water
f. Type of fill material
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a pan
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
Name Officer in Charge
Address US Coast Gunr(I 4tat;nn unh„CkQr
Hobucken, NC 28537
Name Weyerhauser Real Estate
Address 101 Middle Street
New ern, BG 28560
Name NC DOT
Address ill Benton, District Engineer
1701 West Street
s i.ng on,
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee and issuing dates.
CAMU 85-73
Au wl.iailie resources comm.
Expires 4/1/97
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N. C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the day of ApJ , 19-qC.
X M\A 6 ° ki J
Landowner or Authorized agent
3/'91
Phase A - (Installation of 3-Phase Electrical Pumping
System)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A 3-phase electrical pump system is proposed to be
installed on existing dike located on Spring Creek Waterfowl
Impoundment. The system consists of a 3-phase electrical
motor (40 HP), 24 inch pump and Cy inch discharge piping.
The pump system proposed will replace a portable diesel snit
used to flood Spring Creek Waterfowl. Impoundment. In
audition to replacing the Spring Creek portable pump, the
system will also replace the portable diesel unit utilized
to regulate water- levels on Hunting Creek Waterfowl
impoundment. the use of an electrical pump unit will
significantly reduce problems associated with the operation
of di.esel power units. Oil and diesel spills should be
eliminated and more dependable service should be 'achieved.
Wate, from the pump will be directed to both
impoundments through a system o discharge pipES which will
span 144 feet. Ex_'_.vation for the discharge pipe system
will .'?quire that 83.9 cubic v:. 'd': or fill be :eiPporar.. ii
removed to create a trench for the discharge pipe. A
portion of the excavated fill will be used to cover the
discharge pipe. The remaining fill will be spread ove- the
mist ing dike.
ipe transverse 18'
Pro.J ? ect plans F'??"?r?Fpose that discharge F'r
fey.t of mosquito ditch which separates Spring and Hant inn
Creek Waterfowl. Impoundments. Pipe in the ditch will be
placed below the existing ditch bottom = not to create a
navigation hazard for small boot= which occasional use the
ditch.
After rising Mam the ditch, the discharge pipe will be
placed through the Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundment dike.
Excavated fill created for pipe placement will be placed on
the dike and will be used to cover the pipe after placement.
Unused fill material will be spread on the existing dike.
26 fees: of coastal marsh will be disturbed by the pipe
trench initially where the pipe rises from the ditch and
t•-avel s to the Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundment; dike.
During excavation, marsh sod will be saved and will be
placed back in areas requiring excavation.
All fill created during Phase A will be placed on
existing dike and will not exceed the current footprint of
,..past work. All erosion and sedimentation guidelines will be
:.employed.
j
Phase B - (Access Bridge)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A 6 foot wide by 60 foot long access bridge is proposed
to be constructed between Spring and Hunting Creek Waterfowl
Impoundments. The access bridge will require 16-6 inch
pilings 16-20 feet long be driven into the existing dike or
marsh. Eight (8) pilings are planned for placement on
existing dike, while the remaining 8 pilings will be
located within coastal marsh adjacent to an existing
mosquito ditch.
A 9 foot clearance will be maintained from the normal
water level to the lowest bridge stringer which will span
the mosquito ditch. A 9 foot clearance should not impede
boat access in the ditch.
Construction of an access bridge will improve foot
travel for hunters, fishermen and wildlife observers, while
enhancing the WRC's ability to manage Hunting Creek
Waterfowl Impoundment.

Phase C - (Parking Area)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A 3,996 square foot parking area is proposed to be
constructed adjacent to NC 33 and the Spring Creek Waterfowl
Impoundment which intersects with NC 33. The parking area
will require approximately 176 linear feet of a 4 foot
retaining wall and 21- 6 inch by 10 foot long pilings be
placed within a wetland pine forest. The retaining wall
will be constructed of surplus bridge timbers, obtained from
NCDOT. Approximately 450 cubic yards of fill (Texasgulf
overburden) will be trucked to the site to raise the parking
lot elevation to the same elevation of the Spring Creek
Waterfowl Impoundment Access Road.
Currently, the WRC does not provide adequate parking for
users of this area. Sportsmen must park adjacent: to Ni=p 3i.
on the DOT right-of-way (ROW). Parking on the ROW is poor
and creates +. dangerous situation for both sportsmen parking
and citizens utilizing NC 33. In addition to these
problems thE 64RC has designated Spring Creek Wateofow l
Impoundment as Disable Sportsman Accessible. The WRC: is DOW
actively developing plans to provide Disable Sportsman
Waterfowl Hunts on this area. It is imperative that
satisfactory parking be provides for dlsablej and off`e'r"'
user=_.
The parking are planned should accommodate 10-12
vehicle K and should meet the future dtmands for this area.
Phase D - (Disabled Sportsman Waterfowl Blind)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A 6 foot by 8 foot disabled sportsman waterfowl blind is
proposed to be constructed on Spring Creep: Waterfowl
Impoundment. The waterfowl blind will require approximately
12-4 inch pilings of varying length be driven into the
impoundment dike and bottom. Blind construction material
will consist of treated wood and will be built to be
handicap accessible.
Currently, the WRC doe= not provide any designated area=_
for Disabled Sportsmen Waterfowl Hunting. Spring Creek
Waterfowl impoundment provides an excellent opportunity to
create a disabled waterfowl hunting opportunity. The WRC i
committed to providing recreational opportunity to those
physically challen6ed where ever pos.. ble.
Phase A and B (Installation of 3-Phase Electrical Pump
System and Access Bridge)
4 Land and Mater Characteristics
e. Vegetation on tract The following vegetation is located
on the project site.
Black Needlerush
Saw-grass
Loblolly Pine
Salt-meadow Grass
Reed
Fescue Grass
Winged Sumac
Red Bay
Groundsel-Tree
Black Cherry
Greenbriar
(Juncus roemarianus)
(Cladium jamaicense)
(Pinus taeda)
(Spartine patens)
(Phragmites australis)
(Festuca sp. )
(Rhus copallina)
(Persea palustris)
(Baccharis sp.)
(Prunus serotina)
(Smilax sp.)
Phase C (Parking Area)
4 Land and Mater Characteristics
e.
Vegetation on tract The following vegetation is located
on the project site.
Red Hay
Loblolly Pine
Fetterbush
Greenbrier
Sweetgum
Red Maple
Wax Mytrle
Black Cherry
(Persea palustris)
(Pinus taeda)
(Lyonia lucida)
(Smilax Sp.)
(Liquidambar styraciflua)
(Acer rubrum)
(Myrica cerifera)
(Prunus serotina)

Phase D (Disabled Sportssan Waterfowl Blind)
4 Land and Water Characteristics
e. Vegetation on tract The following vegetation is located
on the project site.
Reed (Phragmites australis)
0
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Phase B (Access Bridge)
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or structures
proposed Access bridge
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
C. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed N/A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre
of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an
erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days
before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable,
has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean
high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such
as pavement, buildings,. rooftops. < 1%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan been
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management?
N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water-
treatment facilities. N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Sliaht surface runoff is anticipated from the
bridge decking. Discharges should be into the adjacent
ditch and marsh.
M. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the
steps that will be taken to maintain established public
beach accessways or provide new access. N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
Phase G (Parking Area)
S UPLAND DEVELOPKENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number o;
proposed Gravel
b. Number of lots or
c. Density (Give the
units per acre.)
vehicles
f buildings, facilities, or structures
parking area
parcels N/A
number of residential units and the
Parking area to accommodate 10-12
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed 0.14 acre
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre
of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an
erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days
before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable,
has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean
high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such
as pavement, buildings, rooftops. N/A
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. Texasgulf
overburden (shell and shark teeth)
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan been
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management?
N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water
treatment facilities. N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Slight surface runoff is anticipated into
adjacent ditch and pine forest
M. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the
steps that will be taken to maintain established public
beach accessways or provide new access. N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
Phase D (Disabled Sportsman Waterfowl Blind$
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or structures
proposed Disbabled sportsman waterfowl blind
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
C. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed N/A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre
of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an
erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days
before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable,
has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean
high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such
as pavement, buildings, rooftops. c 1%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. N/'A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan been
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management?
N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water
treatment facilities. N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Slight surface runoff is anticipated from the
blind decking. Discharges should be into the adjacent
waterfowl impoundment.
M. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the
steps that will be taken to maintain established public
beach accessways or provide new access. N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
Phase A (Installation of 3-Phase Electrical Pumping System)
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width, Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (3-Phase Electrical
Pump System
See plat
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
144' 3' 4'
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water
level in cubic yards 12.4 canal 11.6 marsh
c. Type of material Lafitte-Hobucken Muck
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps,
or other wetlands? Marshland adjacent to dikes
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards 59.9
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area 2-6' x 144' Spoil
areas will be temporarily placed adjacent to the trench
excavated for the discharge pipe. The discharge pipe
will be placed into the trench and the pipe covered.
All spoil will be maintained on high around.
g. Location of spoil disposal area Adjacent to trench on
existing high ground (dike)
- h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? Yes
a If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
J. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or
water areas? No
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water?
No
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
M. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material N/A
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
No. Where the discharae nine crosses the marsh. the
vegetation will be removed as sod. After trenching and
pipe placement, fill will be placed over the pipe and
the marsh vegetation sodded over the fill. Care will be
taken to restore the marsh to its original elevation.
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled Discharge pipe
dimension which crosses wetland 54' x 3' x 4'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and
erosion contained? Excatvated material will be piled
adjacent to the trench. Pipe placement will occur
shortly after trenching, with fill being placed back
over the pipe. Siltation fence will be utilized if fill
begins to show sions of movement off the high ground
disposal site. After covering the pipe, all remaining
fill will be spread over the high ground site and
grassed and mulched to reduce erosion.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe
S. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.
Phase B (Access Bridge)
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
Eg?W) PP (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (Access Bridge)
16- 6" pilings will be
used to support bridge
See plat
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
1
60' 6' N/A
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water
level in cubic yards N/A
C. Type of material N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps,
or other wetlands? N/A
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards N/A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
j If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
i- -
j ?. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or
1Ij water areas? N/A
!7 f
ii
}c, Will the fill material be placed below mean high water?
N/A
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
M. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
N/A
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled N/A
q. How will excavated or fill material be k ept on site and
erosion contained? N/A
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe chainsaw and other hand tools
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.

e '
Phase C (Parking Area)
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(HLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (breakwater,
pier, boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
(Gravel Parking Area)
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx)
See Plat
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water
level in cubic yards N/A
C. Type of material H/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps,
or other wetlands? N/A
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards N/A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
==== If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
-- owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?. N/A
If so, where?
Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or-
water- areas`( N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water?
No
- f
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 450
M. Type of fill material Texasgulf overburden (Shell and
sharks teeth)
n. Source of fill material Texasgulf, Inc. Fill will be
truck to site.
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
Yes. fill will be placed on wetland nine forest.
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled 133.25' x 30'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and
erosion contained? A 4' retaining wall will be
constructed to hold all fill material on site.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe. buldozer. chainsaw. and hand tools
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.

Phase D (Disabled Sportsman Waterfowl Blind)
?k
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (Waterfowl Blind)
12- 4" pilings will be
used to support blind
See plat
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
N/A
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water
level in cubic yards N/A
C. Type of material N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps,
or other wetlands? N/A
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards H/A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area H/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
..If so, where?
....Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or,
water areas? N/A

k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water?
N/A
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
M. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
N/A
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled N/A
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and
erosion contained? N/A
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe, chainsaw and other hand tools
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.
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DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Beaufort County, NC 33, Spring Creek and Hunting Creek
Waterfowl Impoundment
Photo Index - 1989: 2-105-19 D16 1984: No Photo
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,712,000 Y: 561,600 Lowland LL
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA, Dredge and Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 4 May 1995
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 4 May 1995
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Beaufort County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Public Trust Area, Coastal Wetlands
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Upgrade existing waterfowl impoundments
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Portable pumping stations
Planned - Pumping station, access bridge, duck blind
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION: [AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Phragmities
±78 sq. ft.
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
Open water ±54 sq. ft.
Highground ±318 sq. ft. ±3,996 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: ±4,446 sq. ft. or 0.10 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA-NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to upgrade facilities at the Spring Creek and
Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments by constructing an electrical pumping system, access
bridge, parking lot and handicapped waterfowl blind.
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Spring Creek-Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments
Beaufort County
Environmental setting
The applicant owns a 7,599 acre tract of land on the Beaufort/Pamlico County line which
is know as the Goose Creek Game Lands. The specific area which is being addressed in this
application for permits is known as the Spring Creek and Hunting Creek Waterfowl
Impoundments. These public impoundments are located north of NC 33 at the county line. The
impoundments are typical of many of the Wildlife Commission impoundments in that they were
originally constructed within wetland areas an surrounded by a dike an ditch system. Pumping
occurs from the ditches to flood the impoundments. The ditches are connected to either Spring
Creek or Hunting Creek. Most of the dikes surrounding the impoundments are fairly well
maintained an are vegetated with a combination of various wetland and upland species. Inside
the impoundments various submerged aquatic vegetation is present which serves as a waterfowl
food source. Outside the impoundments the adjacent areas area mixture of coastal wetlands
(marsh), wet pocosins, pine plantations, and hardwood ridges.
Project proposal
The applicant is proposing four projects which are described in the application as
projects: (A) The installation of a 3-phase electrical pumping system; (B) Access bridge; (C)
Parking area; and (D) Disabled sportsman waterfowl blind.
(A) This project involves the replacement of two portable pumping systems, which
serve both impoundments, with a permanent electrical pump which is to be installed
on a dike of the Spring Creek Impoundment. Once in operation, the electric pump
system will be used to flood the Hunting Creek Impoundment as well as the Spring
Creek Impoundment. Piping will be placed atop the Spring Creek dike an
underneath a canal which separates the two impoundments. Piping on the dikes
will be in a 3' wide by 5' deep trench. Piping underneath the canal will be buried
in a 3' wide trench an 4' below existing canal bottom. All materials excavated will
be placed atop existing dikes and then will be replaced atop the pipe in the trenches.
A total of 164' of piping will be placed. See plat 1 of 3 for exact details.
(B) This project involves the placement of a foot bridge across the canal between the
two impoundments to provide access to the Hunting Creek Impoundment. At this
time the impoundment is only accessible by boat. The 6.0' wide bridge will have
a total length of 60.0' an will extend from dike to dike. The bridge will have a
9.0' clearance above the 18.0' wide canal so as to allow for traditional boat
passage. The canal has a depth of 5'6" at the crossing site. As shown on plat 1
of 3, the bridge will cross just to the south of the piping described in (A). See plat
3 of 3 for exact bridge details.
i
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Spring Creek and Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments
Page 2
(C) This project involves the construction of a new parking area to the west of the
existing access road to the Spring Creek Impoundment, an adjacent to NC 33. The
area will have a length of 130' and a width of 30'. The area will be raised to the
elevation of the existing road with "reject" material obtained from PCS Phosphate
Company. At the present time the area is vegetated with an overstory of loblolly
pine and has an understory of myrtles, sweet gums, and various ferns. It has not
been determined whether or not the area is a wetland area under the jurisdiction of
the Corps of Engineers. See plat 2 of 3 for details.
(D) This project involves the construction of a disabled sportsman waterfowl blind in
the Spring Creek Impoundment. The proposal involves the construction of a 4.0'
wide by 12.0' long access pier across an interior canal to the impoundment where
a 6.0' by 8.0' blind will be constructed.
Environmental impacts
If the project is conducted as proposed the following environmental impacts will occur:
(1) ±3,996 sq. ft. of an area will be filled by the proposed parking area. This area is
possibly a wetland area, but no determination has been made by the Corps of
Engineers.
(2) ±318 sq. ft. of dike to be excavated is vegetated with a mixture of Cladium
jamesese (sawgrass), Posion Ivy, and Fescue.
(3) ±636 sq. ft. of dike will be temporarily filled with spoils from the excavation
described in No. 2. The spoils will be replaced in the trench once the pipe is
placed. The fill area is vegetated the same as described in No. 2.
(4) ±78 sq. ft. of wetland area which is dominated by Phragmites will be excavated
for pipe placement. The area will be returned to present elevation once the pipe
is placed.
(5) ±54 sq. ft. of canal bottom will be excavated during pipe placement. Once the
pipe is placed, excavated material will be replaced in the trench to approximate
existing elevation.
(6) Some short term turbidity will exist during the trench excavation across the canal
an during the access bridge construction.
David L. Gossett - Washington Regional Office - 11 May 1995
1
Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
.a. Name North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Address 512 North Salisbury Street
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27604-11 may phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Spring Creek
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
.2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
New
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
CommFmmercW use?
Public- For all citizens of
North Carolina
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
See Attachment
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 7, 599 acres
b. Size of individual lot(s) N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum ' ..
2-31
d. Soil type(s) and texture(s) of tract
Laffi_tte-Hobucken Muck
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 33 e. Vegetation on tract See Attachment
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Beaufort/Pamlico County Line
C. Countv Beaufort / Palniico
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e. Name of bodv of water nearest project
Hunting Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). See Attachments
3/91
f. Man-made features now on tract Waterfowl Impound-
ments and roads.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned by county
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA-NSW
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?
1
r. i
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
stnicturesproposed See Attachment
b. Number of lots or parcels
m. Water supply source
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources?
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
g. List the materials, such as marl; paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management?
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor?
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION See Attachment
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
0,4LW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
Length Width Depth
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards
c. Type of material
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of swamps, or other wetlands?
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down").
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
2 3/91
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet
d. Type of bulkhead material
e. Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water
f. Type of fill material
Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?
If so, where? 8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
. swamps, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be placed below snean high
water? _
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards
m. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands?
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
r.
What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the deed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to carry out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8'
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a part
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
391

Name
Address
Officer in Charge
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
US Coast Guard Rt.a+J nn FTnhiieVen
Hobucken, NC 28537
Name Weyerhauser Real Estate
Address 101 Middle Street
New ern, VC 28560
Name NC DOT
Address Bill Benton, District Engineer
1701 West 5th Street
Wasrilngton, NU 27889
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee and issuing dates.
CAMA 85-73
i i e Resources Comm.
Expires 4/1,/97
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment , Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (Iv'.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
1 certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the day of Aia , 19 .
X A4JI,4 6. HativwJ
Landowner or Authorized agent
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Phase A - (Installation of 3-Phase Electrical Pumping
System)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A 3-phase electrical pump system is proposed to be
installed on existing dike located on Spring Creek Waterfowl
Impoundment. The system consists of a 3-phase elec=trical
motor (40 HP), 24 inch pump and 24 inch discharge piping.
The pump system proposed will replace a portable diesel unit
used to flood Spring Creek Waterfowl Impoundment. In
addition to replacing the Spring Creek portable pump, the
system will also replace the portable diesel unit utilized
to regulate water levels on Hunting Creek Waterfowl
impoundment. the use of an electrical pump unit will
significantly reduce problems associated with the operation
F diesel power units. Oil and diesel spills should be
eliminated and more dependable service should be achieved.
Water from the pump will be directed to both
impoundment_ through a system of discharge pipes which will
span 144 feet. Excavation for the discharge pipe system
"ill require that 3.9 cubic ya.=ds f fill be temporarily
removed to create a trench for the discharge pipe. A
portion of the excavated fill will be used to cover the
discharge pipe. The remaining fill will be spread ove- the
..sting dike.
Project plans propose that discharge pipe transverse 8
feet of mosquito ditch which sep.'r~ates. :spring and Hinting
Creek Waterfowl. Impoundments. Pipe in the ditch will be
placed below the existing ditch bottom so not to create c,
navigation hazard for small boats which occasional use the
ditch.
After~ rising foom the ditch, the discharge pipe will be
paced through the Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundment dike.
Excavated fill created for pipe placement will be placed on
the dike and will be used to cover the pipe after placement.
Unused fill material will be spread on the exi=ting dike.
26 feet of coastal marsh will be disturbed by the pipe
trench initially where the pipe rises from the ditch and
t: .eels to the Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundment dike.
Daring excavation, marsh sod will be saved and will be
placed back in areas requiring excavation.
All fill created during
. existing dike and will not
past work. All erosion and
,.employed.
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Phase A will be placed on
exceed the current footprint of
sedimentation guidelines will be
Phase B - (Access Bridge)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A 6 foot wide by 60 foot long access bridge is proposed
to be constructed between Spring and Hunting Creek Waterfowl
Impoundments. The access bridge will require 16-6 inch
pilings 16-20 feet long be driven into the existing dike or
marsh. Eight (8) pilings are planned for placement on
existing dike, while the remaining 8 pilings will be
located within coastal marsh adjacent to an existing
mosquito ditch.
A 9 foot clearance will be maintained from the normal
water level to the lowest bridge stringer which will span
the mosquito ditch. A 9 foot clearance should not impede
boat access in the ditch.
Construction of an access bridge will improve foot
travel 'I'G'r- hUT-.tEer"'S, i=ishermf.t; and wildlife observers, w,:- le
enhancing the WRC's ability to manage Hunting Creek
Waterfowl Impoundment.

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Phase C - (Parking, Area)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A 3,996 square foot parking area is proposed to be
constructed adjacent to NC 33 and the Spring Creek Waterfowl
Impoundment which intersects with NC 33. The parking area
will require approximately 176 linear- feet of a 4 foot
retaining wall and 21- 6 inch by 10 foot long pilings be
placed within a wetland pine forest. The retaining wall
will be constructed of surplus bridge timbers obtained from
NCDOT. Approximately 450 cubic yards of fill (Texasgulf
overburden) will be trucked to the site to raise the parking
lot elevation to the same elevation of the Spring Creek
Waterfowl Impoundment Access Road.
Currently, the WRC: does not provide adequate parking for
users of this area. Sportsmen must park adjacent to NC
on the DOT right-of-wad (ROW). Parking on the ROW is poor.
and creates s dangerous situation for, both sportsmen parking
and citizens utilizing NC 33. In addition to these
problems, thE VRC has designated Spring Creek Waterfowl
Impoundment as Disable Sportsman Accessible. The WRC is now
actively developing plans to provide Disable Sportsman
Waterfowl Hunts on this area. It is imperative that
satisfactory parking be provides for disabled and otie,-
users.
The parking are planned should accommodate 10-12
vehicles and should meet the future demanda for this area,
Phase D - (Disabled Sportsman Waterfowl Blind)
3 Description and Planned Use of Proposed Project
A B foot by 8 foot disabled sportsman waterfowl blind is
proposed to be constructed on Spring Creek Waterfowl
Impoundment. The waterfowl blind will require approximately
12-4 inch pilings of varying length be driven into the
impoundment dike and bottom. Blind construction material
will consist of treated wood and.wi.ll be built to be
handicap accessible.
Currently, the WRC does not provide any designated area=_
for Disabled Sportsmen Waterfowl Hunting. Spring Creek
Waterfowl impoundment provides an excellent opportunity to
create a disabled waterfowl hunting opportunity. The WRC is
committed to providing recreational opportunity to those
physically challenged where ever posAble,
Phase A and B (Installation of 3-Phase Electrical Pump
System and Access Bridge)
4 Land and Mater Characteristics
e.
Vegetation on tract The following vegetation is located
on the project site.
Black Needlerush
Sav-grass
Loblolly Pine
Salt-meadow Grass
Reed
Fescue Grass
Winged Sumac
Red Bay
Groundsel-Tree
Black Cherry
Greenbriar
(Juncus roemarianus)
(Cladium jamaicense)
(Pinus taeda)
(Spartina patens)
(Phragmites australis)
(Festuca sp.)
(Rhus copallina)
(Persea palustris)
(Baccharis sp.)
(Prunus serotina)
(Smilax sp.)
Phase C (Parking Area)
4 Land and Water Characteristics
e. Vegetation on tract The following vegetation is located
on the project site.
Red Bay
Loblolly Pine
Fetterbush
Greenbrier
Sweetgum
Red Maple
Wax Mytrle
Black Cherry
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St"?
(Persea palustris)
(Pinus taeda)
(Lyonia lucida)
(Smilax Sp.)
(Liquidambar styraciflua)
(Acer rubrum)
(Myrica cerifera)
(Prunus serotina)
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Phase D (Disabled Sportssan Waterfovl Blind)
4 Land and Water Characteristics
e. Vegetation on tract The following vegetation is located
on the project site.
Reed (Phragmites australis)
Phase B (Access Bridge)
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or structures
proposed Access bridge
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
C. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed N/A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre
of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an
erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days
before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable,
has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean
high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such
as pavement, buildings, rooftops. c 1%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan been
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management?
N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water
treatment facilities. N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, 'wash
down'). Slight surface runoff is anticipated from the
bridge decking. Discharges should be into the adjacent
ditch and marsh.
m. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the
steps that will be taken to maintain established public
beach accessways or provide new access. N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
Phase G (Parking Area)
5 UPLAND DEVELOPKENT
Complete this section
development.
a. Type and number o.
proposed Gravel
b. Number of lots or
c. Density (Give the
units per acre.)
vehicles
if the project includes any land
f buildings, facilities, or structures
parking area
parcels N/A
number of residential units and the
Parking area to accommodate 10-12
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed 0.14 acre
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre
of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an
erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days
before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable,
has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean
high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such
as pavement, buildings, rooftops. N/A
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. Texasgulf
overburden (shell and shark teeth)
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan been
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management?
N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water
treatment facilities. N/A
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Slight surface runoff is anticipated into
adjacent ditch and vine forest
M. Water supply source N/A
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe the
steps that will be taken to maintain established public
beach accessways or provide new access. N/A

o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
1
Phase D (Disabled Sportsman Waterfowl Blind)
5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or structures
proposed Disbabled sportsman waterfowl blind
b. Number of lots or parcels N/A
C. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.) N/A
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed N/A
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one acre
of land, the Division of Land Resources must receive an
erosion and sedimentation control plan at least 30 days
before land disturbing activity begins. If applicable,
has a sedimentation and erosion control plan been
submitted to the Division of Land Resources? N/A
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of mean
high water to be covered by impermeable surfaces, such
as pavement, buildings, rooftops. c 1%
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces. N/A
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan been
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management?
N/A
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste water
treatment facilities. N/A
J. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
N/A
k. Describe existing treatment facilities. N/A
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/commercial effluent, "wash
down"). Slight surface runoff is anticipated from the
blind decking. Discharges should be into the adjacent
waterfowl impoundment.
M. Water supply source N/A
n...If the project is oceanfront development, describe the
steps that will be taken to maintain established public
beach accessways or provide new access. N/A
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor? N/A
Phase A (Installation of 3-Phase Electrical Pumping System)
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (3-Phase Electrical
Pump System
See plat
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
144' 3' 4'
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water-
level in cubic yards 12.4 canal 11.6 marsh
c. Type of material Lafitte-Hobucken Muck
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,. swamps,
or other wetlands? Marshland adjacent to dikes
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards 59.9
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area 2-6' x 144' Spoil
areas will be temporarily placed adjacent to the trench
excavated for the discharge pipe The discharge pipe
will be placed into the trench and the pipe covered
All spoil will be maintained on high ground
g. Location of spoil disposal area Adjacent to trench on
existing high ground (dike)
- h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? Yes
If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
s owner.
_,.i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? NIA
If so, where?
J. Does the disposal area include any marshland, awamps, or
water areas? No
k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water?
No
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
M. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material N/A
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
No. Where the discharge pipe crosses the marsh, the
vegetation will be removed as sod After trenching and
pipe placement, fill will be placed over the pipe and
the marsh vegetation sodded over the fill Care will be
taken to restore the marsh to its original elevation
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled Discharge pipe
dimension which crosses wetland 54' x 3' x 4'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and
erosion contained? Excatvated material will be piled
adjacent to the trench. Pipe placement will occur
shortly after trenching, with fill being placed back
over the pipe. Siltation fence will be utilized if fill
begins to show signs of movement off the high ground
disposal site. After covering the pipe, all remaining
fill will be spread over the high ground site and
grassed and mulched to reduce erosion
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.
Phase B (Access Bridge)
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
fg?W) PP (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (Access Bridge)
16- 6" pilings will be
used to support bridge
See plat
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
60' 6' N/A
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water
level in cubic yards N/A
C. Type of material N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps,
or other wetlands? N/A
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards N/A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
i- -
Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or
water areas? N/A
-?- =-k« Will the fill material be placed below mean high water?
N/A
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
m. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
N/A
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled N/A
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and
erosion contained? N/A
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe, chainsaw and other hand tools

s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.
' Sl
Phase C (Parking Area)
6 EXCAVATION AMID FILL IHFORKATIOH
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
QJLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (breakwater,
pier, boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
(Gravel Parking Area)
See Plat
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
133.25' 30' XXXXXX
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water
level in cubic yards N/A
C. Type of material N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps,
or other wetlands? N/A
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards N/A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
--` ?_=- If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
--- owner.
i_. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or
water- areas? N/A
k. Will the fill material be placed belowmean high water?
Ho
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards 450
M. Type of fill material Texasgulf overburden (Shell and
sharks teeth)
n. Source of fill material Texasoulf. Inc. Fill will be
truck to site.
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
Yes, fill will be placed on wetland pine forest.
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled 133.25' x 30'
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site and
erosion contained? A 4' retaining wall will be
constructed to hold all fill material on site.
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe, buldozer, chainsaw, and hand tools
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.

Phase D (Disabled Sportsman Waterfowl Blind)
6 EXCAVATION AHD FILL INFORMATION
a. Describe below the purpose of the proposed excavation or
fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are covered
in Section 7).
Length Width Depth
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
11' 6' N/A
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx
xxxxxx

Boat basin
Other (Waterfowl Blind)
12- 4" pilings will be
used to support blind
See plat
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill areas
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below water
level in cubic yards N/A
C. Type of material N/A
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland, swamps,
or other wetlands? N/A
e. High ground excavation in cubic yards N/A
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area N/A
g. Location of spoil disposal area N/A
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area? N/A
_.If not, attach a letter granting permission form the
_ . -- ; owner.
i. .Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance? N/A
If so, where?
?..? Does the disposal area include any marshland, swamps, or*
water areas? N/A

k. Will the fill material be placed below mean high water?
N/A
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards N/A
. M. Type of fill material N/A
n. Source of fill material
o. Will fill material be placed on marsh or other wetlands?
N/A
. p.. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled N/A
q. How will excavated or fill material be k ept on site and
erosion contained? N/A
r. What type of construction equipment will be used (for
example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic dredge)?
Backhoe, chainsaw and other hand tools
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment to
project site? No If yes, explain steps that will be
taken to lessen environmental impacts.
GOOSE CREEK GAME LAND
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS 5U°
P.O. Box 1890 ....
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890 .?A
REPLY TO
ATMNTKMOF June 6, 1995
Regulatory Branch
Action ID No. 199503154
Mr. John Dorney
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
4401 Reedy Creek Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Dear Mr. Dorney:
p ffJUN-995
l
Enclosed is the application of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission
for Department of the Army authorization and a State Water Quality
Certification to upgrade facilities at the Spring Creek and Hunting Creek
Waterfowl Impoundments, located off NC Highway 33, adjacent Goose Creek,
Beaufort County, North Carolina. Your receipt of this letter verifies
your acceptance of a valid request for certification in accordance with
Section 325.2(b)(ii) of our administrative regulations.
We are considering authorizing the proposed activity pursuant to
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and we have determined that a water
quality certification is required under the provisions of Section 401 of
the same law. A Department of the Army permit will not be granted until
the certification has been obtained or waived.
In accordance with our administrative regulations, in most cases,
60 days after receipt of a request for certification is a reasonable time
for State action. Therefore, if you have not acted on the request, or asked
for an extension of time, by August 7, 1995, the District Engineer will deem
that waiver has occurred.
Questions or comments may be addressed to Mr. Raleigh Bland, Washington
Regulatory Field Office, Regulatory Branch, telephone [phone], ext. 4.
Sincerely,
Enclosure
ne Wr'g t
hie Regul ory Branch
Printed on ® Recycled Paper
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Copies Furnished (without enclosure):
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Terry Moore, District Manager
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 2188
Washington, North Carolina 27889
19 q S 0 ? I IN '7e-
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT 7zjj
FIELD INVESTIGATION REPORT v ,
1. APPLICANT'S NAME: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission r-° "' ^rr.,?,
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2. LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE: Beaufort County, NC 33, Spring Creek and Hunting Creek
Waterfowl Impoundment
Photo Index - 1989: 2-105-1, D16 1984: No Photo
State Plane Coordinates - X: 2,712,000 Y: 561,600 Lowland LL
3. INVESTIGATION TYPE: CAMA, Dredge and Fill
4. INVESTIGATIVE PROCEDURE: Dates of Site Visit - 4 May 1995
Was Applicant Present - Yes
5. PROCESSING PROCEDURE: Application Received - 4 May 1995
Office - Washington
6. SITE DESCRIPTION:
(A) Local Land Use Plan - Beaufort County
Land Classification From LUP - Conservation
(B) AEC(s) Involved: Public Trust Area, Coastal Wetlands
(C) Water Dependent: Yes
(D) Intended Use: Upgrade existing waterfowl impoundments
(E) Wastewater Treatment: Existing - N/A
Planned - N/A
(F) Type of Structures: Existing - Portable pumping stations
Planned - Pumping station, access bridge, duck blind
(G) Estimated Annual Rate of Erosion: N/A
Source - N/A
7. HABITAT DESCRIPTION:
[AREA]
DREDGED FILLED OTHER
(A) Vegetated Wetlands
Phragmities
±78 sq. ft.
(B) Non-Vegetated Wetlands
(C) Other
Open water ±54 sq. ft.
Highground ±318 sq. ft. ±3,996 sq. ft.
(D) Total Area Disturbed: ±4,446 sq. ft. or 0.10 acres
(E) Primary Nursery Area: No
(F) Water Classification: SA-NSW Open: No
8. PROJECT SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to upgrade facilities at the Spring Creek and
Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments by constructing an electrical pumping system, access
bridge, parking lot and handicapped waterfowl blind.
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Spring Creek-Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments
Beaufort County
Environmental settina
The applicant owns a 7,599 acre tract of land on the Beaufort/Pamlico County line which
is know as the Goose Creek Game Lands. The specific area which is being addressed in this
application for permits is known as the Spring Creek and Hunting Creek Waterfowl
Impoundments. These public impoundments are located north of NC 33 at the county line. The
impoundments are typical of many of the Wildlife Commission impoundments in that they were
originally constructed within wetland areas an surrounded by a dike an ditch system. Pumping
occurs from the ditches to flood the impoundments. The ditches are connected to either Spring
Creek or Hunting Creek. Most of the dikes surrounding the impoundments are fairly well
maintained an are vegetated with a combination of various wetland and upland species. Inside
the impoundments various submerged aquatic vegetation is present which serves as a waterfowl
food source. Outside the impoundments the adjacent areas are a mixture of coastal wetlands
(marsh), wet pocosins, pine plantations, and hardwood ridges.
Project proposal
The applicant is proposing four projects which are described in the application as
projects: (A) The installation of a 3-phase electrical pumping system; (B) Access bridge; (C)
Parking area; and (D) Disabled sportsman waterfowl blind.
(A) This project involves the replacement of two portable pumping systems, which
serve both impoundments, with a permanent electrical pump which is to be installed
on a dike of the Spring Creek Impoundment. Once in operation, the electric pump
system will be used to flood the Hunting Creek Impoundment as well as the Spring
Creek Impoundment. Piping will be placed atop the Spring Creek dike an
underneath a canal which separates the two impoundments. Piping on the dikes
will be in a 3' wide by 5' deep trench. Piping underneath the canal will be buried
in a 3' wide trench an 4' below existing canal bottom. All materials excavated will
be placed atop existing dikes and then will be replaced atop the pipe in the trenches.
A total of 164' of piping will be placed. See plat 1 of 3 for exact details.
(B) This project involves the placement of a foot bridge across the canal between the
two impoundments to provide access to the Hunting Creek Impoundment. At this
time the impoundment is only accessible by boat. The 6.0' wide bridge will have
a total length of 60.0' an will extend from dike to dike. The bridge will have a
9.0' clearance above the 18.0' wide canal so as to allow for traditional boat
passage. The canal has a depth of 5'6" at the crossing site. As shown on plat 1
of 3, the bridge will cross just to the south of the piping described in (A). See plat
3 of 3 for exact bridge details.
NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION
Spring Creek and Hunting Creek Waterfowl Impoundments
Page 2
(C) This project involves the construction of a new parking area to the west of the
existing access road to the Spring Creek Impoundment, an adjacent to NC 33. The
area will have a length of 130' and a width of 30'. The area will be raised to the
elevation of the existing road with "reject" material obtained from PCS Phosphate
Company. At the present time the area is vegetated with an overstory of loblolly
pine and has an understory of myrtles, sweet gums, and various ferns. It has not
been determined whether or not the area is a wetland area under the jurisdiction of
the Corps of Engineers. See plat 2 of 3 for details.
(D) This project involves the construction of a disabled sportsman waterfowl blind in
the Spring Creek Impoundment. The proposal involves the construction of a 4.0'
wide by 12.0' long access pier across an interior canal to the impoundment where
a 6.0' by 8.0' blind will be constructed.
Environmental impacts
If the project is conducted as proposed the following environmental impacts will occur:
(1) ±3,996 sq. ft. of an area will be filled by the proposed parking area. This area is
possibly a wetland area, but no determination has been made by the Corps of
Engineers.
(2) ±318 sq. ft. of dike to be excavated is vegetated with a mixture of Cladium
jamesese (sawgrass), Posion Ivy, and Fescue.
(3) ±636 sq. ft. of dike will be temporarily filled with spoils from the excavation
described in No. 2. The spoils will be replaced in the trench once the pipe is
placed. The fill area is vegetated the same as described in No. 2.
(4) ±78 sq. ft. of wetland area which is dominated by Phragmites will be excavated
for pipe placement. The area will be returned to present elevation once the pipe
is placed.
(5) ±54 sq. ft. of canal bottom will be excavated during pipe placement. Once the
pipe is placed, excavated material will be replaced in the trench to approximate
existing elevation.
(6) Some short term turbidity will exist during the trench excavation across the canal
an during the access bridge construction.
David L. Gossett - Washington Regional Office - 11 May 1995
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Please type or print. Carefully describe all anticipated
development activities, including construction, excava-
tion, filling, paving, land clearing, and stormwater con-
trol. If the requested information is not relevant to your
project, write N/A (not applicable). Items 1-4 and 8-9
must be completed for all projects.
1 APPLICANT
a. Name North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Address 512 North Salisbury Street
City Raleigh State NC
Zip 27604-11815ay phone [phone]
X Landowner or Authorized agent
b. Project name (if any) Spring Creek
c. If the applicant is not the landowner, also give the
owner's name and address.
If you plan to build a marina, also complete and
attach Form DCM-MP-2.
b. Is the proposed activity maintenance of an
existing project, new work, or both?
New
c. Will the project be for community, private, or
CommFmmercial use?
Public- For all citizens of
North Carolina
d. Describe the planned use of the project.
See Attachment
4 LAND AND WATER
CHARACTERISTICS
a. Size of entire tract 7, 599 acres
-2 LOCATION OF PROPOSED
PROJECT
a. Street address or secondary road number
NC 33
b. City, town, community, or landmark
Beaufort/Pamlico County Line
C. Countv Beaufort / Pamlico
d. Is proposed work within city limits or planning
jurisdiction? No
e. Name of bodv of water nearest project
Hunting Creek
3 DESCRIPTION AND PLANNED USE
OF PROPOSED PROJECT
a. Describe all development activities you propose (for
example, building a home, motel, marina, bulkhead,
or pier). See -Attachments
b. Size of individual lot(s)
N/A
c. Elevation of tract above mean sea level or
National Geodetic Vertical Datum
2-3'
d. Soil tvpe?s) and texture(s) of tract
Lafit e-Hobucken Muck
e. Vegetation on tract See Attachment
f. Man-made features now on tract Waterfowl Impound-
ments and roads.
g. What is the CAMA Land Use Plan Classification of
the site? (Consult the local land use plan.)
X Conservation Transitional
Developed Community
Rural Other
h. How is the tract zoned by local government?
Not zoned by county
i. How are adjacent waters classified?
SA-NSW
j. Has a professional archaeological survey been
carried out for the tract? No If so, by whom?

5 UPLAND DEVELOPMENT
Complete this section if the project includes any land
development.
a. Type and number of buildings, facilities, or
stmcturesproposed See Attachment
b. Number of lots or parcels
c. Density (Give the number of residential units and the
units per acre.)
d. Size of area to be graded or disturbed
e. If the proposed project will disturb more than one
acre of land, the Division of Land Resources must
receive an erosion and sedimentation control plan at
least 30 days before land disturbing activity begins.
If applicable, has a sedimentation and erosion
control plan been submitted to the Division of Land
Resources?
f. Give the percentage of the tract within 75 feet of
mean high water to be covered by impermeable
surfaces, such as pavement, buildings, rooftops.
g. List the materials, such as marl, paver stone, asphalt,
or concrete, to be used for paved surfaces.
h. If applicable, has a stormwater management plan
been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management?
i. Describe proposed sewage disposal and/or waste
water treatment facilities.
j. Have these facilities received state or local approval?
k. Describe existing treatment facilities.
1. Describe location and type of discharges to waters of
the state (for example, surface runoff, sanitary
wastewater, industrial/corr=ercial effluent, "wash
down"). -
m. Water supply source
n. If the project is oceanfront development, describe
the steps that will be taken to maintain established
public beach accessways or provide new access.
o. If the project is on the oceanfront, what will be the
elevation above mean sea level of the first habitable
floor?
6 EXCAVATION AND FILL
INFORMATION See Attachment
a. Describe below the purpose of proposed excavation
or fill activities (excluding bulkheads, which are
covered in Section 7).
Access channel
(MLW) or (NWL)
Boat basin
Other (break-
water, pier,
boat ramp,
rock jetty)
Fill placed in
wetland or below
MHW
Upland fill
areas
Length Width Depth
b. Amount of material to be excavated from below
water level in cubic yards
c. Type of material
d. Does the area to be excavated include marshland,
swamps, or other wetlands?
e. High ground excavation, in cubic yards
2 3/91
f. Dimensions of spoil disposal area
g. Location of spoil disposal area
h. Do you claim title to the disposal area?
If not, attach a letter granting permission from the
owner.
i. Will a disposal area be available for future
maintenance?
If so, where?
j. Does the disposal area include any marshland,
. swamps, or water areas?
k. Will the fill material be placed be-iow :near: high
water?
1. Amount of fill in cubic yards
m. Type of fill material
n. Source of fill material
o.
Will fill material be placed on marsh or other
wetlands?
p. Dimensions of the wetland to be filled
q. How will excavated or fill material be kept on site
and erosion controlled?
r. What type of construction equipment will be used
(for example, dragline, backhoe, or hydraulic
dredge)?
s. Will wetlands be crossed in transporting equipment
to project site? If yes, explain steps that will
be taken to lessen environmental impacts.
7 SHORELINE STABILIZATION
a. Length of bulkhead or riprap
b. Average distance waterward of mean high water or
normal water level
c. Shoreline erosion during preceding 12 months, in
feet
d. Type of bulkhead material
e.
Amount of fill, in cubic yards, to be placed below
mean high water
f. Type of fill material
8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In addition to the completed application form, the follow-
ing items must be submitted:
A copy of the d?ed (with state application only) or other
instrument under which the applicant claims title to the
affected property. If the applicant is not claiming to be
the owner of said property, then forward a copy of the
deed or other instrument under which the owner claims
title, plus written permission from the owner to cant' out
the project.
An accurate work plat (including plan view and cross
sectional drawings) drawn to scale in black ink on an 8.
1/2 x 11 white paper. (Refer to Coastal Resources
Commission Rule 7J.0203 for a detailed description.)
Please note that original drawings are preferred and
only high quality copies will be accepted. Blue-line
prints or other larger plats are acceptable only if 18 high
quality copies are provided by applicant. (Contact the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding that agency's
use of larger drawings.) A site or location map is a pan
of plat requirements and it must be sufficiently detailed
to guide agency personnel unfamiliar with the area to the
site. Include county road (SR) numbers, landmarks, and
the like.
A stormwater management plan, if applicable, that
may have been developed in consultation with the
Division of Environmental Management.
A list of the names and complete addresses of the
adjacent waterfront (riparian) landowners. These
individuals have 30 days in which to submit comments
on the proposed project to the Division of Coastal
Management and should be advised by the applicant of
that opportunity.
Name Officer in Charge
Address US
obucken, NC 28537
Name Weyerhauser Real Estate
Address 101 Middle Street
ew ern, VC 28560
Name NC DOT
Address Bill Benton, District Engineer
I'M es Street
=srilngton, RU 2166?
A list of previous state or federal permits issued for
work on the project tract. Include permit numbers,
permittee and issuing dates.
CARL 85-73
Bu wilalire hesources comm.
Expires 4/1,/97
A check for $250 made payable to the Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources to cover
the costs of processing the application.
A signed AEC hazard notice for projects in oceanfront
and inlet areas.
A statement on the use of public funds. If the project
involves the expenditure of public funds, attach a state-
ment documenting compliance with the North Carolina
Environmental Policy Act (N.C.G.S. 113A-1 to 10).
9 CERTIFICATION AND PERMISSION
TO ENTER ON LAND
Any permit issued in response to this application will
allow only the development described in the application.
The project will be subject to conditions and restrictions
contained in the permit.
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the proposed
activity complies with the State of North Carolina's ap-
proved Coastal Management Program and will be con-
ducted in a manner consistent with such program.
I further certify that I am authorized to grant, and do in
fact, grant permission to representatives of state and
federal review agencies to enter on the aforementioned
lands in connection with evaluating information related
to this permit application and follow-up monitoring of
project.
This is the 6 day of - , 19qq.
X A44-t 16. Hama
Landowner or Authorized agent
4 3/91
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