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This file describes a federal contract opportunity for wetland delineation services. The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 693C73-24-B-000001 to conduct wetland delineations. The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration is the contracting agency. Offerors should provide their technical qualifications and pricing to delineate wetlands as defined by the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and applicable regional supplements. Proposals are due by April 15, 2023, and the contract is expected to be awarded by June 1, 2023. The term of performance will be for one base year with two optional one-year extensions.

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WETLANDS AND OTHER WATERS OF THE U.S.

DELINEATION AND HABITAT ASSESSMENT REPORT

TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

RESURFACING OF BIG SANDY ROAD

HENRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

Prepared for:

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Big Sandy Unit 1371 Wildlife Drive

Springville, TN 38256

Prepared by:

AECOM

1000 Corporate Centre Drive Suite 250 Franklin, TN 37067, USA www.aecom.com AECOM Project No. 60648829

May 2021

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Resurfacing of Big Sandy Road Project i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 METHODS

2.1 Desktop Data Review

2.2 Field Delineation Methods

2.2.1 Wetlands

2.2.2 Watercourses

2.2.3 Mapping

3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

3.1 Desktop Data

3.1.1 Study Area Setting

3.1.2 USDA Soils

3.1.3 NWI Wetlands

3.1.4 Water Resources

3.1.5 FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer Review

3.2 Field Delineation

3.2.1 Site Description

3.2.2 Wetlands

3.2.3 Watercourses

4.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

5.0 REFERENCES

TABLES

Table 1 Study Area Components

Table 2 Soil Map Units and Descriptions Within the Study Area

Table 3 Land Cover Classifications and Description in the Study Area

Table 4. Aquatic Resources Delineated Within the Study Area

FIGURES

Figure 1 Project Location Map

Figure 2 NWI Overlay Map

Figure 3 Soils Overlay Map

Figure 4 FEMA Map

Figure 5 Project Features Map

APPENDICES

Appendix A Photographic Log

Appendix B Watercourse Data Forms

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR) proposes to perform roadway and culvert improvement along portions of Big Sandy Road within the boundaries of the Big Sandy Unit Wildlife Refuge. This portion of Big Sandy Road is 6.87 miles long and is gravel (Figure 1). The Project workspace will remain along Big Sandy Road for road repair and ditch reconditioning. Portions of the road that require ditch reconditioning total approximately 3.62 miles, which includes 22 culverts, 17 streams, and 9 wetlands (Figure 5). No streams within the Project Study Area are on the 303(d) list of impaired streams.

Bennett’s Creek, Farmer Pond, Robbins Creek, Roberson Lake, Ross Branch, and Big Sandy River are listed as an Exceptional Tennessee Water (ETW) because of their location on the TNWR. Out of those listed as ETW, only Farmer Pond and Roberson Lake will be affected by the road repair and ditch reconditioning.

On behalf of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, AECOM conducted a wetland and other “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) delineation within the Project’s Study Area as described in Section 1.1.

The delineation involved a desktop review of existing information and a field delineation of wetlands and watercourses. Information collected during the desktop review was used in conjunction with the field delineation to identify regulated areas pursuant to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Clean Water Act (Section 404) regulations, as administered by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This report will be used to assist TNWR’s efforts to identify potential WOTUS present within the Project Study Area and determine permitting requirements for development of the Project.

Field surveys were conducted on April 14 and 15, 2021 by two AECOM biologists in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Weather conditions for the delineation were cloudy, with temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

2.0 METHODS

This section describes the sources used in the desktop data review and the methods used during the field delineation process.

2.1 DESKTOP DATA REVIEW

A desktop data review of existing information was conducted to assess the potential presence of watercourses, wetlands, and/or wetland indicators within the Study Area prior to conducting the field delineation. Information reviewed included:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI) data (USFWS, 2021), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey for Henry County, Tennessee (USDA, 2020), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle for Paris Landing and Poplar

Creek, TN (USGS 2019 and 2016) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) floodplain mapping (FEMA, 2007), and USGS National Hydrography Dataset (USGS, 2019).

2.2 FIELD DELINEATION METHODS

On April 14 and 15, 2021, AECOM biologists conducted a delineation of the Study Area for jurisdictional WOTUS, including wetlands. AECOM identified habitat types, wetlands, waterbodies, and other regulated special aquatic sites encountered.

2.2.1 Wetlands

The Project Study Area was evaluated for wetlands using the routine method defined by the USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory, 1987) and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region, Version 2.0

(USACE, 2012).

Vegetation Vegetation evaluation included identification of trees, saplings and shrubs, herbaceous plants, and woody vine species. As per the USACE guidance, trees and woody vines were evaluated in an approximate 30-foot radius plot; saplings and shrubs were evaluated in a 15-foot radius plot; and herbs were evaluated in a 5-foot radius plot. For each stratum, plants were identified to the lowest taxon possible, and the dominant species were determined based on the absolute percent cover of each species. The wetland indicator status of each species was determined using the National Wetland Plant List (USACE, 2018).

Soils Soils were classified using Munsell Soil Color Charts to identify any hydric soil indicators. Samples taken had depths to 12 inches or refusal due to bedrock.

Hydrology Hydrology was evaluated by observing surface water or saturated soils and looking for evidence of recent inundation, evidence of current or recent soil saturation, and evidence from other site conditions.

2.2.2 Watercourses

Watercourses were identified by a defined streambed; hydrologically sorted substrate material;

observable dimension, pattern, and profile; and the presence of an ordinary high-water mark (OHWM;

USACE, 2005). Watercourse limits were delineated based on the OHWM or the top of bank (TOB), which was determined by the first substantial break in slope between the edge of the stream bed and the surrounding terrain. Streams were classified based on the USACE definition of flow regime as ephemeral, intermittent, or perennial, and AECOM’s professional judgment. Each identified stream was assessed using Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Hydrological Determination Field Data Sheet (Version 1.5), as prepared by a Qualified Hydrologic Professional – Mr.

Jim Orr, 1018-TN11. Additionally, AECOM collected specific information about width, depth, and bank characteristics for all identified stream features. Streams were photographed showing upstream, downstream, and substrate images (Appendix A).

2.2.3 Mapping

AECOM mapped the boundary location of each field-delineated resource using Global Positioning System (GPS) EOS Arrow units with sub-meter accuracy in conjunction with the ESRI ArcCollector application on iPad tablets. The GPS data was imported into ESRI ArcMap Geographic Information System (GIS) software, where the data was reviewed, edited for quality and accuracy, and compiled in a format suitable for transfer and use. These points were then projected onto georeferenced aerial images to create maps used to illustrate the location and size of the delineated wetlands and watercourses for incorporation into the delineation report and future use in agency consultations, permit applications, and plans.

3.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

The following is a summary of findings from the desktop data review and the results of the field delineation efforts.

3.1 DESKTOP DATA

The following provides the results of the desktop data review conducted for the soils, watercourses, and NWI wetlands within the Study Area.

3.1.1 Study Area Setting

The Study Area is geographically situated within the Western Highland Rim of the Interior Plateau ecoregion of Tennessee. The Study Area is located on both the Paris Landing and Poplar Creek, TN USGS quadrangle maps. Mostly deciduous forests, cropland, and palustrine forested wetlands are the dominant land covers in the area. Streams are low to moderate gradient, with productive, nutrient-rich waters, resulting in algae, rooted vegetation, and occasionally amphibians and fish.

3.1.2 USDA Soils

Soils mapped within the Study Area were identified from the USDA-NRCS soils database (USDA-NRCS, 2021). The review indicated that 16 soil mapping units are present in the Project Study Area (Figure 3).

There are 14 soil mapping units listed as not having hydric soil inclusions when located in floodplains.

One soil mapping unit is listed as having hydric soil, CVA. One soil mapping unit has minor components that could have hydric soil when located in a floodplain, Lo (7%). The soils mapped in the Study Area are listed in Table 2.

TABLE 2. SOIL MAP UNITS AND DESCRIPTIONS WITHIN THE STUDY AREA

Soil Series Symbol Soil Map Unit Topographic

Setting Hydric Rating

Chenneby Cn Chenneby silt loam, 0 to 2 percent Slopes, occasionally flooded

Chenneby CVA Chenneby, Enville, and Arkabutla soils, 0 to 2 percent

Slopes, frequently flooded

Yes

Deanburg DaC3 Deanburg clay loam, 5 to 8 percent Slopes, severely eroded No

Deanburg DeB3 Deanburg loam, 2 to 5 percent Slopes, severely eroded No

Hawthorne HTF Hawthorne, Sengtown, and Sugargrove soils, 25 to 70 percent Slopes No

Humphreys HuB Humphreys gravelly silt loam, 2 to 5 percent Slopes No

Lax LaB2 Lax silt loam, 2 to 5 percent Slopes, eroded No Lax LaC2 Lax silt loam, 5 to 12 percent Slopes, eroded No

Lobelville Lo Lobelville silt loam, 0 to 3 percent Slopes, occasionally flooded

No, 7% hydric inclusions Paden PaB2 Paden silt loam, 2 to 5 percent Slopes, eroded No Paden PaC2 Paden silt loam, 5 to 12 percent Slopes, eroded No

Providence PoB2 Providence silt loam, 2 to 5 percent Slopes, moderately eroded, north

Riverby Re Riverby-Ennis complex, 0 to 3 percent

Slopes, occasionally flooded No

Saffell SaE2 Saffell-Brandon complex, 12 to 25 percent Slopes, eroded No

Sugargrove SuE Sugargrove-Sengtown-Hawthorne complex, 12 to 25 Percent

Slopes No

Tarklin TmC Tarklin-Minvale complex, 5 to 12 percent Slopes No

3.1.3 NWI Wetlands

USFWS NWI mapping illustrates wetland habitats and vegetation communities using interpretation of aerial photography. The data provide general boundaries of potential wetlands and require ground surveys to accurately define the boundaries of wetlands present, if any, and determine their proper classification. The habitats and communities identified are classified according to the scheme provided in Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al., 1979).

A review of the USFWS NWI Wetlands Mapper website identified five NWI features within the Project Study Area (Figure 2). There are three unnamed stream features within the Study Area, one R4BC and two R5UBHs. The R4SBC is at Culvert #16 (S-014-C-016-BS-041521 and W-008-C-016-BS-041521).

One R5UBH is located at Culvert #1 (S-002-C-001-BS-041421). The other R5UBH is located at Culvert

#19 and #20 (S-017-C-019&20). There are two ponds within the Study Area, Robertson Lake and Farmer Pond, both listed as PUBHh.

3.1.4 Water Resources

The National Hydrology Dataset (NHD) represents the water drainage network of the United States, as maintained by USGS via topographic maps, as well as data provided by stewardship partnerships with states and other participating collaborative bodies. The NHD was reviewed to identify two 12-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC12) watersheds, and mapped NHD streams in the Study Area vicinity as shown on Figure 4. The Project Study Area is located within both the Kentucky Lake Subwatershed (HUC12: 060400050905) and the Outlet Big Sandy River Subwatershed (HUC12: 060400050704).

The two NHD-mapped water features are located within the Study Area, Robertson Lake and Farmer Pond. S-007-C-007&008-BS-041421 flows into Robertson Lake. S-008-C-010-BS-041421 flows out of Farmer Pond.

3.1.5 FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer Review

The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) is a geospatial database that contains effective flood hazard data, as maintained by FEMA. The NFHL can be referenced with associated NHD, NWI, and NRCS hydric soils data to determine potential wetlands of an area. The NFHL for Henry County (FEMA, 2007) was reviewed to identify 100-year floodplains present within the Study Area and vicinity (Figure 4).

The NFHL indicates that some of the Study Area is located within a mapped 100-year floodplain (Flood Zone AE). Streams at Culverts #10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 are within the 100-year floodplain, along with wetlands at Culverts #12 and 16.

3.2 FIELD DELINEATION

The field delineation on April 14 and 15th, 2021, identified 26 water features within the Study Area, which included 17 streams and 9 wetlands. The location of the delineated water features and sample points are illustrated on Figure 5. A photographic log of identified land cover types and delineated resources is provided in Appendix A.

3.2.1 Site Description

The Project Study Area includes three land cover classifications – Cropland, Palustrine Forested Wetland, and Mixed Deciduous Forest (Table 3). Future land use is anticipated to remain the same. A brief description of these land cover types is provided below.

Table 3. Land Cover Classifications and Description in and adjacent to the Study Area Land Cover Description Cropland The cropland vegetation community consisted primarily of fields typically planted with soybeans and corn.

Palustrine Forested Wetland (PFO)

The PFO communities primarily consisted of American Elm (Ulmus americana), Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra), Sweet-Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), Annual Fimbry (Fimbristylis annua), Lamp Rush (Juncus effusus), Round leaf Greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), and Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).

Mixed Deciduous Forest

Mixed deciduous forest community consisted primary of Northern White Oak (Quercus alba), Sweet-Gum (Liquidambar styraciflua), Winged-Elm (Ulmus alata), White Ash (Fraxinus americana), Round leaf Greenbrier (Smilax rotundifolia), Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), and Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).

3.2.2 Wetlands

Nine wetlands were identified within the Study Area. All wetlands were Palustrine Forested Wetlands.

Field data forms are provided in Appendix B. Photographs of the watercourses are provided in Appendix A. Wetlands are described in Table 4.

3.2.3 Watercourses

Seventeen streams were identified within the Study Area and consisted of upland wet weather conveyances (WWC), ephemeral WWCs, intermittent, and perennial streams. Field data forms are provided in Appendix B. Photographs of the watercourse are provided in Appendix A. A description of each watercourse is provided below, and details are provided in Table 4.

Table 4. Aquatic Resources Delineated Within the Study Area

Waters Name1 Type/

Cowardin Code2

NWI/NHD

Waterbody Identified

Amount (feet or acres)

Waters Type2 Bankfull Width and Depth (ft) Substrate Latitude /

Longitude Local

Waterway HD Score3

S-001-C-unmarked-BS-

041421

Ephemeral/ WWC --- --- 5 3/ 0.5 Gravel, cobble, silt 36.364959 -

88.032257 Kentucky Lake 17

S-002-C-001- BS-041421 Intermittent R5UBH --- 2 4 and 0.75 Gravel, cobble, silt 36.366653, -88.035732 Kentucky Lake 20.5

S-003-C-003- BS-041421 Intermittent --- --- 2 3/ 0.5 Gravel, silt 36.368688, -88.03667 Kentucky Lake 26

S-004-C-004-

BS-041421

Ephemeral/ WWC --- --- 5 3/ 0.5 Gravel, cobble, silt 36.368688, -88.03667 Kentucky Lake 18.5

S-005-C-005-

BS-041421

Ephemeral/ WWC --- --- 5 1/ 0.25 Gravel, cobble, silt 36.385019, -88.048443 Ross Branch 14

S-006-C-006- BS-041421 Ephemeral --- --- 2 2/ 0.5 Gravel, cobble 36.387001, -88.049620 Ross Branch 18

S-007-C-

007&008-BS-

041421

Ephemeral/ WWC --- --- 5 2/ 0.5 Gravel, silt 36.389123, -88.050159 Robertson

Lake 14.5

S-008-C-010- BS-041421 Intermittent --- --- 2 3/ 0.5 Gravel, cobble 36.388591, -88.058619 Big Sandy

River 24

S-009-C-011-

BS-041421

Upland WWC --- --- 7 1.5/ 0.25 Gravel, silt 36.386702

-88.059754 Big Sandy

River 7

S-010-C-012- BS-041421 Perennial --- --- 2 5/ 1 Gravel, cobble 36.383640, -88.066552 Big Sandy

River 33.5

S-011-C-013-

BS-041521

Upland WWC --- --- 5 1.5/ 0.25 Gravel 36.383076, -88.068074 Big Sandy

River 6.5

S-012-C-014-

BS-041521

Upland WWC --- --- 5 2/ 0.5 Gravel and silt 36.381882, -88.068544 Big Sandy

River 14

S-013-C-015-

BS-041521

Upland WWC --- --- 5 1.5/ 0.25 Gravel 36.379481, -88.067672 Big Sandy

River 6

S-014-C-016- BS-041521 Intermittent R4SBC --- 2 3/ 1 Gravel, cobble 36.376761

-88.067251 Big Sandy

River 22

S-015-C-017-

BS-041521

Upland WWC --- --- 7 1.5/ 0.25 Cobble, silt 36.371046, -88.075097 Big Sandy

River 9.5

S-016-C-018-

BS-041521

Ephemeral/ WWC --- --- 5 2/ 0.5 Gravel, silt 36.370319, -88.076545 Big Sandy

River 12.5

S-017-C-

019&020-BS-

041521 Intermittent R5UBH --- 2 3/ 1 Gravel, cobble 36.369051, -88.079014 Big Sandy

River 28

W-001-C-unmarked-BS-

041421 PFO --- 0.08 ac 4 --- --- 36.365052, -

88.032154 --- ---

W-002-BS-

041421 PFO --- 0.13 ac 6 --- --- 36.365487, -

88.033016 --- ---

Waters Name1 Type/

Cowardin Code2

NWI/NHD

Waterbody Identified

Amount (feet or acres)

Waters Type2 Bankfull Width and Depth (ft) Substrate Latitude /

Longitude Local

Waterway HD Score3

W-003-BS-

041421 PFO --- 0.33 ac 6 --- --- 36.379422, -

88.046709 --- ---

W-004-BS-

041421 PFO --- 0.18 ac 6 --- --- 36.379359, -

88.047083 --- ---

W-005-C-005-

BS-

041421 PFO --- 0.22 ac 4 --- --- 36.385134, -

88.048266 --- ---

W-006-C-006-

BS-

041421 PFO --- 0.15 ac 4 --- --- 36.386919, -

88.049484 --- ---

W-007-C-012-

BS-

041421 PFO --- 1.66 ac 4 --- --- 36.383727, -

88.066141 --- ---

W-008-C-016-

BS-

041521 PFO R4SBC 1.53 ac 4 --- --- 36.376787, -

88.066902 --- ---

W-009-C-

MP5.62-

5-BS-041521

PFO --- 0.23 ac 6 --- --- 36.366988, -

88.084711 --- ---

1 AECOM naming convention. 2 Waters type= Based upon the Navigable Waters Protection Rule 1.TNW (a)(1)—Traditional Navigable Waters (streams, not wetlands)

2. Tributary (a)(2) – Perennial or Intermittent

3. Lakes, Ponds, Impoundments of Jurisdictional Waters (a)(3)

4. Adjacent Wetlands (a)(4)

5. Ephemeral streams - Excluded (b)(3)

6. Isolated Wetlands (b)(1) - Isolated (interstate or intrastate) waters, including isolated wetlands (wetlands or streams) 7.Upland Ditches (b)(5) - Uplands

3 Hydrologic Determination Field Data Sheet- Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control, Version 1.5

4.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

A field delineation of the Study Area was conducted on April 14 and 15, 2021. Within the Study Area, 17 streams and 9 wetlands were identified and delineated.

Impacts to WOTUS which cannot be avoided may require permitting from both the USACE under the USEPA’s Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The USACE permits minor impacts to water features with Nationwide Permit 14 – Linear Transportation Projects. For linear transportation projects, the impact cannot cause the loss of greater than ½ acre of waters of the United States without an individual 404 permit. Pre-construction notification is required if the loss of waters is greater than 1/10 of an acre for each stream and no notification is required if the impact is less than 1/10 acre per stream. Tennessee approves minor road repairs under General Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit (ARAP) for Construction or Removal of Minor Road Crossings. Impacts to any individual stream greater than 200 feet, or wetland of greater than 1/10 acre, would require an individual permit. USFWS, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) coordination will be required for compliance with the Clean Water Act and the TDEC 401 Certification.

The General ARAP would be required for any impacts to streams or wetlands resulting from minor road impacts. Application of a General ARAP for the proposed project is required for each water body impacted. Negotiations with TDEC may allow for all impacts to be lumped under one General or Individual Permit Application. Confirmation of HD determinations and wetland delineations is required prior to permit approval.

The reported results of the ecological survey conducted by AECOM on this Project are limited to the areas within the Study Area provided in Figure 5. Areas that fall outside of the Study Area were not evaluated in the field and are not included in the reporting of this survey.

The field delineation results presented herein apply to the existing and reasonably foreseeable site conditions at the time of AECOM’s assessment. They cannot apply to site changes of which AECOM is unaware and has not had the opportunity to review. Changes in the condition of a property may occur with time due to natural processes or human impacts at the project site or on adjacent properties. Changes in applicable standards may also occur as a result of legislation or the expansion of knowledge over time. Accordingly, the findings of this report may be invalidated, wholly or in part, by changes beyond the control of AECOM. Final jurisdictional determination of WOTUS can only be made by the USACE. As such, the findings reflect the professional opinion of AECOM.

5.0 REFERENCES

Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and

Deepwater Habitats of the United States. Office of Biological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C.Environmental Laboratory. 1987. U.S. Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Technical Report Y 87 1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station: Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2007. National Flood Hazard Layer Henry County, Tennessee. Effective September 28, 2013. Map Service Center, FEMA, Washington, D.C.

Kollmorgen Corporation. 2010. Munsell Soil Color Charts. Baltimore, Maryland.

TDEC, 2021. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation General Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit for Utility Line Crossings.

TDEC, 2020. Guidance for Making Hydrologic Determinations.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2005. Regulatory Guidance Letter No. 05-05: Guidance on Ordinary High Water Mark Identification.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2012. Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual: Eastern Mountains and Piedmont Region (Version 2.0), ed. J.S. Wakeley, R.W. Lichvar, and C.V. Noble, and J.F. Berkowitz. ERDC/EL TR-12-1. Vicksburg, MS: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 2018. National Wetland Plant List, version 3.4. Engineer Research and Development Center. Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, NH.

http://wetland_plants.usace.army.mil/.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2019. Web Soil Survey.

Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database for Moore County, Tennessee. Published 1 June 2020. http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm. Accessed 3/30/2021.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2021. Soil Data Access (SDA) Hydric Soils List. Available online at:

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcseprd1316620.html . Accessed 4/13/2021.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2021. National Wetlands Inventory Wetland Mapper. Available online at http://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html. Accessed 3/30/2021.

U.S. Geological Survey, 2016, USGS US Topo 7.5-minute map for Poplar Creek, TN 2016:

USGS - National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC).

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FIGURES

SITE LOCATION MAP

TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

RESURFACING OF BIG SANDY ROAD

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Franklin, Tennessee

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PUBHh

R4SBC

R5UBH

L2USCh

PEM1Ch

PEM1Cx

PEM1Fh

PFO1A

PFO1Ah

PFO1C

PFO1Ch

PFO1Fh

PSS1/EM1C

PSS1Ch

PSS1F

PSS1Fh

PUBHh

PUBHx

R2UBHx

R4SBC R4SBCx

R5UBH

R2UBH

NATIONAL WETLANDS

INVENTORY MAP

TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

RESURFACING OF BIG SANDY ROAD

HENRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

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Franklin, Tennessee

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Legend Big Sandy Road Study Area Freshwater Emergent Wetland Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland Freshwater Pond Lake Riverine

ArC2

LaC2

LaC2 LaC2

CVA

LaC2

LaC2 LaC2

LaC2

LaC2 LaC2

LaC2 LaC2 LaC2

LaC2

SaE2

SuE

SuE SuE

SuE

CVA

PoC2

DaC3

Ao LbC3

LbC3

DeB3

SAF

Cn Cn

HtE

CVA

HTF

HTF HTF

HTF

HTF HTF

HTF

PaB2PaB2

PaB2

PaB2PaB2

PaB2

SAF

SaC2

Re Re

LoLo

PoB2 SaC2

SaC2 SaC2

SaC2

PaB2

SuE

SnE2

TmC

TmE

HTF

Ik Ik

LaB2

LaB2 LaB2

LaB2

LaB2 LaB2

LaB2

LaC2 LaC2

LaC2

LaC2 LaC2

LaC2

LaC2 LaC2

LaC2

PaC2

PaC2 PaC2

PaC2

SuC

HTF

SaE2

LaB2 LaB2

LaB2

LaB2LaB2

STF

HTF

HTF HTF

HTF

HuB

HuB HuB

HuB

HuC

SaE2

SuEHtE

SaE2

SaE2 SaE2

SaE2

SOILS OVERLAY

MAP

TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

RESURFACING OF BIG SANDY ROAD

HENRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

FIGURE NO:

3PROJECT NO:

Franklin, Tennessee

SCALE: DRAWN BY: CCS

CHECKED BY: JO

DATE: 5/26/2021

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0 2,500 5,0001,250 Feet

Legend Big Sandy Road Study Area Ao ArC2

CVA

Cl Cn DaC3 DeB3

HTF

HtE HuB HuC Ik LaB2

LaC2 LbC3 Lo PaB2 PaC2

Pg PoB2 PoC2 Pu Re

SAF

STF

SaC2 SaE2 SnE2

SuC SuE TmC TmE Ua W

060400050704 060400050905

FEMA 100 YEAR

FLOODPLAIN MAP

TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

RESURFACING OF BIG SANDY ROAD

HENRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

FIGURE NO:

4PROJECT NO:

Franklin, Tennessee

SCALE: DRAWN BY: CCS

CHECKED BY: JO

DATE: 5/26/2021

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Legend Big Sandy Road Study Area 100-year Floodplain - Zone AE HUC 12 Boundary

W-001-C-unmarked-BS-041421

W-002-BS-041421

U-001-BS-041421

W-003-BS-041421

W-004-BS-041421

W-005-C-005-041421

W-006-C-006-BS-041421

W-007-C-012-BS-041421

W-008-C-016-BS-041521

W-009-C-MP5.62-5-BS-041521

U-002-BS-041521

U-003-BS-041521

U-005-BS-041521U-004-BS-041521

S-017-C-019&20-BS-041521

S-016–C-018-BS-041521 S-015–C-017-BS-041521

S-014-C-016-BS-041521

S-013-C-015-BS-041521

S-012-C-014-BS-041521

S-011-C-013-BS-041521

S-010-C-012-BS-041421

S-007-C-007&008-BS-041421

S-009-C-011-BS-041421

S-008-C-010-BS-041421

S-006-C-006-BS-041421

S-005-C-005-BS-041421

S-003-C-003-BS-041421

S-002-C-001-BS-041421

S-004-C-004-041421

S-001-C-unmarked-BS-041421

STUDY AREA FEATURES

MAP

TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

RESURFACING OF BIG SANDY ROAD

HENRY COUNTY, TENNESSEE

FIGURE NO:

5PROJECT NO:

Franklin, Tennessee

SCALE: DRAWN BY: CCS

CHECKED BY: JO

DATE: 5/26/2021

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Legend Wetlands Data Point Wetland Flag Streams Big Sandy Road Study Area

APPENDIX A

Photographic Log

PHOTOGRAPH LOG

Client Name:

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

Project No.

60648829

Photo No.

Date:

04/14/21

Direction Photo Taken:

Northeast

Description:

S-001-C-unmarked-downstream.

Southwest

S-001-C-unmarked-BS- 041421- upstream.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-001-C-unmarked-BS- 041421. Upstream side of culvert, southwest side of the road.

05/13/20

West

S-001-C-unmarked-BS- 041421. Downstream side of culvert, northeast side of road.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-002-C-001-BS-041421-

upstream.

East

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN upstream side of culvert, west side of road.

downstream side of culvert, east side of road.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-003-C-003-BS-041421-

downstream

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-003-C-003-BS-041421-

southwest side of road.

South

S-003-C-003-BS-041421-

downstream side of culvert, northeast side of

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-004-C-004-041421-

S-004-C-004-041421-downstream from roadside.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-004-C-004-041421-northeast side of the road.

S-004-C-004-041421-downstream side of the culvert, Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-005-C-005-041421-upstream from the roadside.

W-005-C-005-041421.

Downstream side.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

04/14/20

W-005-C-005-041421-northeast side of road.

W-005-C-005-041421-downstream side of culvert, southwest side of road.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

Northwest

S-006-C-006-BS-041421-

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

North

S-008-C-010-BS-041421-

Farmer Pond. Farmer Pond drains into S-008-C- 010-041421. Beaver dam shown.

S-009-C-011-BS-041421-

upstream from road.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-009-C-011-BS-041421-

downstream from road.

Southeast

S-010-C-012-BS-041421-

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-010-C-012-BS-041421-

04/15/21

S-011-C-013-BS-041521-

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-011-C-013-BS-041521-

S-012-C-014-BS-041521-

Culvert 14 shown.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-012-C-014-BS-041521-

S-013-C-015-BS-041521-

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-013-C-015-BS-041521-

S-014-C-016-BS-041521-

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-014-C-016-BS-041521-

S-015-C-017-BS-041521-

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-015-C-017-BS-041521-

S-016-C-018-BS-041521-

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

S-016-C-018-BS-041521-

Soil pit

U-001-BS-041421 soil pit

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

U-003-BS-041521 area facing west.

U-003-BS-041521 area facing northeast towards Kentucky Lake.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

U-003-BS-041521 soil pit.

U-005-BS-041521 area facing northeast.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

U-005-BS-041521 area facing southwest towards

U-005-BS-041521 soil pit.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-001-BS-041421-

Southwest of the road.

W-001-BS-041421-

looking at unmarked culvert (S-001-C-unmarked-BS-041421).

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-001-BS-041421 soil pit.

W-002-BS-041421 facing southeast.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-002-BS-041421 facing west.

W-002-BS-041421 soil pit.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-003-BS-041421 facing west towards road and W-

004-BS-041421.

W-003-BS-041421 facing east towards field between the forest and lake.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-003-BS-041421 soil pit.

W-006-C-006-BS-041421

facing east.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-006-C-006-BS-041421

facing south showing S-

006-C-006-BS-041421.

W-007-C-012-BS-041421

facing northeast towards Big Sandy River.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-007-C-012-BS-041421

facing southwest.

W-007-C-012-BS-041421

soil pit.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-008-C-016-BS-041521

facing southwest.

facing north.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN soil pit.

W-009-C-MP5.62-5-BS-

041521 facing west towards the road.

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

Site Location:

Henry Co, TN

W-009-C-MP5.62-5-BS-

041521 facing east.

W-009-C-MP5.62-5-BS-

041521 soil pit.

APPENDIX B

Watercourse Data Forms

Hydrologic Determination Field Data Sheet Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control, Version 1.5

Named Waterbody: Date/Time:

Assessors/Affiliation: Project ID :

Site Name/Description:

Site Location:

HUC (12 digit): Lat/Long:

Previous Rainfall (7-days) :

Precipitation this Season vs. Normal : abnormally wet elevated average low abnormally dry unknown Source of recent & seasonal precip data :

Watershed Size : County:

Soil Type(s) / Geology : Source:

Surrounding Land Use :

Degree of historical alteration to natural channel morphology & hydrology (circle one & describe fully in Notes) :

Severe Moderate Slight Absent

Primary Field Indicators Observed

Primary Indicators NO YES

1. Hydrologic feature exists solely due to a process discharge WWC

2. Defined bed and bank absent, vegetation composed of upland and FACU species WWC

3. Watercourse dry anytime during February through April 15th, under normal precipitation / groundwater conditions WWC

4. Daily flow and precipitation records showing feature only flows in direct response to rainfall WWC

5. Presence of multiple populations of obligate lotic organisms with ≥ 2 month aquatic phase Stream

6. Presence of fish (except Gambusia) Stream

7. Presence of naturally occurring ground water table connection Stream

8. Flowing water in channel and 7 days since last precip >0.1” in local watershed Stream

9. Evidence watercourse has been used as a supply of drinking water Stream

NOTE: If any Primary Indicators 1-9 = “Yes”, then no further investigation is necessary. However, assessors may choose to score secondary indicators as supporting evidence.

In the absence of a primary indicator, or other definitive evidence, complete the secondary indicator table on page 2 of this sheet, and provide score below.

Guidance for the interpretation and scoring of both the primary & secondary indicators is provided in TDEC-

WPC Guidance For Making Hydrologic Determinations, Version 1.5

Overall Hydrologic Determination =

Secondary Indicator Score (if applicable) =

Justification / Notes :

JRO, HRP

04/14/21 1050

S-001-C-unmarked-BS-041421

36.364959, -88.032257

060400050905

Henry

X X

X ephemeral/ WWC

PaB2, PaC2, SuE NRCS mixed deciduous forest, agriculture field, road

0.7 inches

N/A

Big Sandy

9 acres

Powell, Haley Rectangle

Secondary Field Indicator Evaluation

A. Geomorphology (Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong

1. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3

2. Sinuous channel 0 1 2 3

3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequences 0 1 2 3

4. Sorting of soil textures or other substrate 0 1 2 3

5. Active/relic floodplain 0 0.5 1 1.5

6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3

7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3

8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 0.5 1 1.5

9. Natural levees 0 1 2 3

10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3

11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5

12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5

13. At least second order channel on existing USGS or NRCS map

No = 0 Yes = 3

B. Hydrology (Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong

14. Subsurface flow/discharge into channel 0 1 2 3

15. Water in channel and >48 hours since sig. rain 0 1 2 3

16. Leaf litter in channel (January – September) 1.5 1 0.5 0

17. Sediment on plants or on debris 0 0.5 1 1.5

18. Organic debris lines or piles (wrack lines) 0 0.5 1 1.5

19. Hydric soils in channel bed or sides of channel No = 0 Yes = 1.5

C. Biology (Subtotal = ) Absent Weak Moderate Strong

20. Fibrous roots in channel bed 1 3 2 1 0

21. Rooted plants in the thalweg 1 3 2 1 0

22. Crayfish in stream (exclude in floodplain) 0 1 2 3

23. Bivalves/mussels 0 1 2 3

24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5

25. Macrobenthos (record type & abundance) 0 1 2 3

26. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3

27. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0.5 1 1.5 28.Wetland plants in channel bed 2 0 0.5 1 1.5

1 Focus is on the presence of terrestrial plants. 2 Focus is on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.

Total Points = ____________

Under Normal Conditions, Watercourse is a Wet Weather Conveyance if Secondary Indicator Score < 19 points

Notes :

Powell, Haley Rectangle

Named Waterbody: Date/Time:

Assessors/Affiliation: Project ID :

Site Name/Description:

Site Location:

HUC (12 digit): Lat/Long:

Previous Rainfall (7-days) :

Precipitation this Season vs. Normal : abnormally wet elevated average low abnormally dry unknown Source of recent & seasonal precip data :

Watershed Size : County:

Soil Type(s) / Geology : Source:

Surrounding Land Use :

Degree of historical alteration to natural channel morphology & hydrology (circle one & describe fully in Notes) :

2. Defined bed and bank absent, vegetation composed of upland and FACU species WWC

3. Watercourse dry anytime during February through April 15th, under normal precipitation / groundwater conditions WWC

4. Daily flow and precipitation records showing feature only flows in direct response to rainfall WWC

5. Presence of multiple populations of obligate lotic organisms with ≥ 2 month aquatic phase Stream

6. Presence of fish (except Gambusia) Stream

7. Presence of naturally occurring ground water table connection Stream

In the absence of a primary indicator, or other definitive evidence, complete the secondary indicator table

Guidance for the interpretation and scoring of both the primary & secondary indicators is provided in TDEC-

04/14/21 1200

36.366653, -88.035732

060400050905

Henry

X X

20.5

Cn, LaB2, LaC2, PaC2, Re NRCS mixed deciduous forest, agriculture field, road

N/A

S-002-C-001-BS-041421

Big Sandy

0.7 inches

102 acres

Intermittent

Powell, Haley Rectangle

1. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3

2. Sinuous channel 0 1 2 3

3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequences 0 1 2 3

4. Sorting of soil textures or other substrate 0 1 2 3

5. Active/relic floodplain 0 0.5 1 1.5

6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3

7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3

8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 0.5 1 1.5

9. Natural levees 0 1 2 3

10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3

11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5

12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5

13. At least second order channel on existing USGS or

15. Water in channel and >48 hours since sig. rain 0 1 2 3

16. Leaf litter in channel (January – September) 1.5 1 0.5 0

17. Sediment on plants or on debris 0 0.5 1 1.5

21. Rooted plants in the thalweg 1 3 2 1 0

22. Crayfish in stream (exclude in floodplain) 0 1 2 3

23. Bivalves/mussels 0 1 2 3

24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5

25. Macrobenthos (record type & abundance) 0 1 2 3

26. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3

27. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0.5 1 1.5

1 Focus is on the presence of terrestrial plants. 2 Focus is on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.

20.5

5.5

Powell, Haley Rectangle

Named Waterbody: Date/Time:

Assessors/Affiliation: Project ID :

Site Name/Description:

Site Location:

HUC (12 digit): Lat/Long:

Previous Rainfall (7-days) :

Precipitation this Season vs. Normal : abnormally wet elevated average low abnormally dry unknown Source of recent & seasonal precip data :

Watershed Size : County:

Soil Type(s) / Geology : Source:

Surrounding Land Use :

Degree of historical alteration to natural channel morphology & hydrology (circle one & describe fully in Notes) :

2. Defined bed and bank absent, vegetation composed of upland and FACU species WWC

3. Watercourse dry anytime during February through April 15th, under normal precipitation / groundwater conditions WWC

4. Daily flow and precipitation records showing feature only flows in direct response to rainfall WWC

5. Presence of multiple populations of obligate lotic organisms with ≥ 2 month aquatic phase Stream

6. Presence of fish (except Gambusia) Stream

7. Presence of naturally occurring ground water table connection Stream

In the absence of a primary indicator, or other definitive evidence, complete the secondary indicator table

Guidance for the interpretation and scoring of both the primary & secondary indicators is provided in TDEC-

04/14/21 1233

S-003-C-003-BS-041421

36.368688, -88.03667

060400050905

Henry

X X

Cn, LaB2, LaC2, PaC2, Re NRCS mixed deciduous forest, agriculture field, road

N/A

Big Sandy

0.7 inches

37 acres

Intermittent

Powell, Haley Rectangle

1. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3

2. Sinuous channel 0 1 2 3

3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequences 0 1 2 3

4. Sorting of soil textures or other substrate 0 1 2 3

5. Active/relic floodplain 0 0.5 1 1.5

6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3

7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3

8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 0.5 1 1.5

9. Natural levees 0 1 2 3

10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3

11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5

12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5

13. At least second order channel on existing USGS or

15. Water in channel and >48 hours since sig. rain 0 1 2 3

16. Leaf litter in channel (January – September) 1.5 1 0.5 0

17. Sediment on plants or on debris 0 0.5 1 1.5

21. Rooted plants in the thalweg 1 3 2 1 0

22. Crayfish in stream (exclude in floodplain) 0 1 2 3

23. Bivalves/mussels 0 1 2 3

24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5

25. Macrobenthos (record type & abundance) 0 1 2 3

26. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3

27. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0.5 1 1.5

1 Focus is on the presence of terrestrial plants. 2 Focus is on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.

amphipod, isopod, tubificid

Powell, Haley Rectangle

Named Waterbody: Date/Time:

Assessors/Affiliation: Project ID :

Site Name/Description:

Site Location:

HUC (12 digit): Lat/Long:

Previous Rainfall (7-days) :

Precipitation this Season vs. Normal : abnormally wet elevated average low abnormally dry unknown Source of recent & seasonal precip data :

Watershed Size : County:

Soil Type(s) / Geology : Source:

Surrounding Land Use :

Degree of historical alteration to natural channel morphology & hydrology (circle one & describe fully in Notes) :

2. Defined bed and bank absent, vegetation composed of upland and FACU species WWC

3. Watercourse dry anytime during February through April 15th, under normal precipitation / groundwater conditions WWC

4. Daily flow and precipitation records showing feature only flows in direct response to rainfall WWC

5. Presence of multiple populations of obligate lotic organisms with ≥ 2 month aquatic phase Stream

6. Presence of fish (except Gambusia) Stream

7. Presence of naturally occurring ground water table connection Stream

In the absence of a primary indicator, or other definitive evidence, complete the secondary indicator table

Guidance for the interpretation and scoring of both the primary & secondary indicators is provided in TDEC-

04/14/21 1300

S-004-C-004-BS-041421

36.368688, -88.03667

060400050905

Henry

X X

18.5

Cn, LaB2, LaC2, PaC2, Re NRCS mixed deciduous forest, road

N/A

Big Sandy

0.7 inches

14 acres

Ephemeral/ WWC

Powell, Haley Rectangle

1. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3

2. Sinuous channel 0 1 2 3

3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequences 0 1 2 3

4. Sorting of soil textures or other substrate 0 1 2 3

5. Active/relic floodplain 0 0.5 1 1.5

6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3

7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3

8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 0.5 1 1.5

9. Natural levees 0 1 2 3

10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3

11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5

12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5

13. At least second order channel on existing USGS or

15. Water in channel and >48 hours since sig. rain 0 1 2 3

16. Leaf litter in channel (January – September) 1.5 1 0.5 0

17. Sediment on plants or on debris 0 0.5 1 1.5

21. Rooted plants in the thalweg 1 3 2 1 0

22. Crayfish in stream (exclude in floodplain) 0 1 2 3

23. Bivalves/mussels 0 1 2 3

24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5

25. Macrobenthos (record type & abundance) 0 1 2 3

26. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3

27. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0.5 1 1.5

1 Focus is on the presence of terrestrial plants. 2 Focus is on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.

18.5

Powell, Haley Rectangle

Named Waterbody: Date/Time:

Assessors/Affiliation: Project ID :

Site Name/Description:

Site Location:

HUC (12 digit): Lat/Long:

Previous Rainfall (7-days) :

Precipitation this Season vs. Normal : abnormally wet elevated average low abnormally dry unknown Source of recent & seasonal precip data :

Watershed Size : County:

Soil Type(s) / Geology : Source:

Surrounding Land Use :

Degree of historical alteration to natural channel morphology & hydrology (circle one & describe fully in Notes) :

2. Defined bed and bank absent, vegetation composed of upland and FACU species WWC

3. Watercourse dry anytime during February through April 15th, under normal precipitation / groundwater conditions WWC

4. Daily flow and precipitation records showing feature only flows in direct response to rainfall WWC

5. Presence of multiple populations of obligate lotic organisms with ≥ 2 month aquatic phase Stream

6. Presence of fish (except Gambusia) Stream

7. Presence of naturally occurring ground water table connection Stream

In the absence of a primary indicator, or other definitive evidence, complete the secondary indicator table

Guidance for the interpretation and scoring of both the primary & secondary indicators is provided in TDEC-

04/14/21 1445

S-005-C-005-BS-041421

36.385019 -88.0484429

060400050905

Henry

X X

LaB2, LaC2, PaB2, Re NRCS mixed deciduous forest, road

N/A

Big Sandy

0.7 inches

12 acres

Ephmeral/ WWC

Powell, Haley Rectangle

1. Continuous bed and bank 0 1 2 3

2. Sinuous channel 0 1 2 3

3. In-channel structure: riffle-pool sequences 0 1 2 3

4. Sorting of soil textures or other substrate 0 1 2 3

5. Active/relic floodplain 0 0.5 1 1.5

6. Depositional bars or benches 0 1 2 3

7. Braided channel 0 1 2 3

8. Recent alluvial deposits 0 0.5 1 1.5

9. Natural levees 0 1 2 3

10. Headcuts 0 1 2 3

11. Grade controls 0 0.5 1 1.5

12. Natural valley or drainageway 0 0.5 1 1.5

13. At least second order channel on existing USGS or

15. Water in channel and >48 hours since sig. rain 0 1 2 3

16. Leaf litter in channel (January – September) 1.5 1 0.5 0

17. Sediment on plants or on debris 0 0.5 1 1.5

21. Rooted plants in the thalweg 1 3 2 1 0

22. Crayfish in stream (exclude in floodplain) 0 1 2 3

23. Bivalves/mussels 0 1 2 3

24. Amphibians 0 0.5 1 1.5

25. Macrobenthos (record type & abundance) 0 1 2 3

26. Filamentous algae; periphyton 0 1 2 3

27. Iron oxidizing bacteria/fungus 0 0.5 1 1.5

1 Focus is on the presence of terrestrial plants. 2 Focus is on the presence of aquatic or wetland plants.

Powell, Haley Rectangle

Named Waterbody: Date/Time:

Assessors/Affiliation: Project ID :

Site Name/Description:

Site Location:

HUC (12 digit): Lat/Long:

Previous Rainfall (7-days) :

Precipitation this Season vs. Normal : abnormally wet elevated average low abnormally dry unknown Source of recent & seasonal precip data :

Watershed Size : County:

Soil Type(s) / Geology : Source:

Surrounding Land Use :

Degree of historical alteration to natural channel morphology & hydrology (circle one & describe fully in Notes) :

2. Defined bed and bank absent, vegetation composed of upland and FACU species WWC

3. Watercourse dry anytime during February through April 15th, under normal precipitation / groundwater conditions WWC

4. Daily flow and precipitation records showing feature only flows in direct response to rainfall WWC

5. Presence of multiple populations of obligate lotic organisms with ≥ 2 month aquatic phase Stream

6. Presence of fish (except Gambusia) Stream

7. Presence of naturally occurring ground water table connection Stream

In the absence of a primary indicator, or other…

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