NC 2010 Integrated Report
NC 2010 Integrated Report Category 5-303(d) List Approved by EPA August 31, 2010 NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
French Broad River Basin
French Broad River Basin 6-3-13 1
H H
H
French Broad River Subbasin
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to North Fork French Broad River Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to West Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Nicholson Creek
2007
4.1 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
3.1 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
1.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
19.7 FW Miles B;Tr
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-6-7
Glady Fork Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-3-9
Laurel Branch Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-11-3
Middle Fork French Broad River Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-10-1b 1
Mason Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-5 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Morgan Mill Creek (Kaiser Lake)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to East Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to North Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Cherryfield Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From US 64 to River Mile 1.92
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
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0601010501
1.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Flat Creek
Headwaters French Broad River Watershed From source to North Fork French Broad River
0601010501
06010105
1
1
H
Diamond Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-(1)
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-2-10 1
H
Cherryfield Creek
6-3-16 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-11 1
Big Mountain Branch
Collection Year 303(d)year
Headwaters French Broad River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
Use Category
Classification
1.0 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
1.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
2.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2001
4.1 FW Miles B;Tr
2007
0.2 FW Miles B;Tr
2000
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-10-1c 1
H
1
H
H
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Peter Weaver Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-3-10 1
H
Parker Creek
6-10b 1
North Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-2-4 1
Morgan Mill Creek (Kaiser Lake)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-3-(6.5)
Tucker Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-2-(0.5)a
West Fork French Broad River
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-2-(0.5)b 5
West Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-2-(0.5)c 1
West Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-2-(7.5) 1
West Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-34-12-3 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-20b 1
Big Bearpen Branch
Carson Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Use Category
FromRiver Mile 1.92 to Peter Weaver Creek
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From Indian Creek to French Broad River
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to West Fork French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Morgan Mill Creek to French Broad River Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to North Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Above trout farms
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Above trout farms to below trout farm
2007
10.1 FW Miles B;Tr
2002
4.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
0.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
4.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
1.4 FW Miles B;Tr
2003
0.6 FW Miles B;Tr
Aquatic Life
2001
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
Aquatic Life
2007
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
4.8 FW Miles B;Tr,HQW
2007
Davidson River-French Broad River Watershed From source to Looking Glass Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From Carson Creek dam to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
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Aquatic Life 10/19/2010
1998
5.0 FW Miles B;Tr
Excellent Bioclassification
From Transylvania County SR 1312 to French Broad River
0601010501
0.1 FW Miles B;Tr
Fair Bioclassification
From below trout farm to Transylvania County SR 1312
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Headwaters French Broad River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
0601010502
2.1 FW Miles B;Tr,HQW 2005
2.8 FW Miles B;Tr 2002 Page 2 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-38-23 1
H
H
H
H
Crab Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-34-(15.5)
Davidson River
Use Category
Davidson River-French Broad River Watershed From source to Little River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Avery Creek to Olin Corporation Water Supply Dam
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Low pH
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
From source to Nicholson Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-38-(20)
Little River
From Cascade Lake Dam to French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
Little River (Cascade Lake)
From source to Merrill Creek (Cascade Lake Dam)
14.8 FW Miles C;Tr
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-34-12-3-1
Log Hollow Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to Big Bearpen Branch
6-55-8-1a 5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-8-1b 5
Bat Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-55-11-(1)a 5
Bat Fork
Clear Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1.6 FW Miles B;Tr,HQW
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
H
4.9 FW Miles C
1
6-38-(1)
2005
Mud Creek Watershed From source to State Route 1779 Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From State Route 1779 to Johnson Drainage Ditch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Laurel Creek Poor Bioclassification
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2008
19.7 FW Miles B;Tr
1
1
H
2.7 FW Miles WS-V,B;Tr
Aquatic Life
1
H
2007
Excellent Bioclassification
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
0601010502
5.4 FW Miles C;Tr,HQW
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-(1)
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
1
3a High Water Temperature
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
0601010503
4.8 FW Miles C 1989
1998
1.5 FW Miles C 2002
1998
2.7 FW Miles B;Tr Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2001
2000 Page 3 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
Reason for Rating
LengthArea AU_Units Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-55-11-(1)b 1
H
H
H
2.1 FW Miles B;Tr 2000
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2001
2000
6-55-11-(5)a
Clear Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-11-(5)b
Clear Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-8-2b
Devils Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-11-6
Lewis Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55a
Mud Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55b
Mud Creek
From Lewis Creek to Laurel Branch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Laurel Branch to Mud Creek Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From first unnamed tributary west of State Route 1006 to Johnson Drainage Ditch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Clear Creek Fair Bioclassification
1.8 FW Miles C 2006
2010
4.7 FW Miles C 2007
2.7 FW Miles C 2000
2006
3.8 FW Miles C;Tr Aquatic Life
From source to State Route 1125 Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From State Route 1125 to Little Mud Creek
2006
2008
2.4 FW Miles C 2001
1.9 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1998
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1998
6-55c
Mud Creek
From Little Mud Creek to Byers Creek
11.0 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2000
2006
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
2006
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-55c
Mud Creek
From Little Mud Creek to Byers Creek
11.0 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2000
2006
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
2006
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation) 1
H
From Puncheon Camp Creek to Lewis Creek
2006
2001
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
H
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
1
H
Good-Fair Bioclassification
2.5 FW Miles B;Tr
Poor Bioclassification
5
H
From Laurel Creek to Puncheon Camp Creek
0601010503
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
H
Clear Creek
Mud Creek Watershed
5
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-11-(1)c
5
H
Clear Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-55d 5
Mud Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Byers Creek to French Broad River Fair Bioclassification
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Aquatic Life 10/19/2010
2.2 FW Miles C 2007
2006 Page 4 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-55cut15 1
UT to Mud Creek
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
Mud Creek Watershed From source to Mud Creek No Criteria Exceeded
French Broad River Basin
H
6-54-2-6-1 1
H H
H
H
H
Barnett Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-52-(6.5)
Boylston Creek
2008
From source to Wash Creek Aquatic Life
From source to South Fork Mills River Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From a point 0.3 mile upstream of Murray Branch to French Broad River
2006
1.8 FW Miles WS-II;Tr,OR 2005
6.1 FW Miles WS-IV
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-54-6
Brandy Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-(27)c
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
From source to Mills River Fair Bioclassification
2.1 FW Miles WS-III Aquatic Life
From Glade Creek to Bryson Creek
1994
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
From Mud Creek to NC 146
8.2 FW Miles B
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1r
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-47
Gash Creek
6-51
Mill Pond Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to French Broad River Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Not Rated Bioclassification
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2000
8.8 FW Miles B
1
6-(54.5)b
0601010504
1.5 FW Miles WS-II;Tr,HQ
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
Aquatic Life
Mills River-French Broad River Watershed
Excellent Bioclassification
0601010503
1.1 FW Miles
1
5
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-54-3-3 1
Bad Fork
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
3.7 FW Miles C 2002
3.1 FW Miles WS-IV 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-54-(1)b
Mills River
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
6-54-(5)
H
H
Mills River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-54-2-(4)
From City of Hendersonville water supply intake to a point 0.7 mile upstream of mouth of Mills River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
North Fork Mills River From Hendersonville Water Supply Dam to Rocky Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-54-2-(9)
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
North Fork Mills River From North Fork Mills River Recreation Area Swimming Pool Intake to Mills River
2002
2.5 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
South Fork Mills River From the upstream side of mouth of Queen Creek to Mills River
4.2 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
6-(47.5)ut23
UT FRENCH BROAD R
Low Dissolved Oxygen
Source to FRENCH BROAD R
6-76-5-8 1
Beaverdam Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-76-7a 1
Bill Moore Creek (Enka Lake)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76-12
Canie Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Hominy Creek Watershed From source to South Hominy Creek Aquatic Life
2002
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
From source to backwaters of Enka Lake
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to Hominy Creek
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Aquatic Life 10/19/2010
2010
0601010505
6.2 FW Miles C;Tr
Good Bioclassification
Not Rated Bioclassification
2010
0.6 FW Miles
French Broad River Basin
H
2.9 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
Good Bioclassification
5
H
2007
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
1.8 FW Miles WS-III
1
6-54-3-(17.5)
0601010504
1.8 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
Good Bioclassification
1
H
Mills River-French Broad River Watershed From River Mile 1.03 to a point 0.5 mile upstream of N.C. Hwy. 191
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Use Category
1
3a High Water Temperature
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
2.9 FW Miles C
2002
2.3 FW Miles C 2002 Page 6 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-76-5-3-2
Chestnut Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-76-5-5 1
H H
H
Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76b
Hominy Creek
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From George Branch to South Hominy Creek
9.7 FW Miles C 2002
3.1 FW Miles C
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
6-76c
Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76d
Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Turbidity
6-76-8
6-76-6
6-76-5a 1
Moore Creek
Pole Creek
South Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76-5b
South Hominy Creek
From South Hominy Creek to Moore Creek Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Moore Creek to French Broad River
3.3 FW Miles C 2002
7.8 FW Miles C
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Hominy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Hominy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Warren Creek Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Warren Creek to Hominy Creek
2002
5.3 FW Miles C 2002
4.7 FW Miles C;Tr 2004
7.7 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
6-76-5-3
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76-5-4 1
Stony Fork
Warren Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
From source to South Hominy Creek Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to South Hominy Creek
4.5 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
3.5 FW Miles C;Tr
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2004
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
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10/19/2010
2008
3.2 FW Miles C
1
1
H
From source to George Branch
2004
1
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
Aquatic Life
2007
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
Good Bioclassification
3.4 FW Miles C;Tr
Aquatic Life
5
H
From source to South Hominy Creek
2003
Good-Fair Bioclassification
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
H
Aquatic Life
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
4s
H
Not Rated Bioclassification
0601010505
1.6 FW Miles C;Tr
1
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76a 1
Glady Fork
Hominy Creek Watershed From source to Stony Fork
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-76-4
Webb Branch
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Hominy Creek Watershed From source to Hominy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
H
6-78-15-(1) 1
H
H
H
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
From NC 146 to Craggy Dam
2008
19.0 FW Miles B
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-78-11-(13)
North Fork Swannanoa River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78-23a
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78-23b
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78-23c
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth)
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-78a
Swannanoa River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78b
Swannanoa River
From Asheville Water Supply Dam to Swannanoa River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to I-240
From I-240 to backwaters of Lake Kenilworth Aquatic Life
Lake Kenilworth
No Criteria Exceeded
2002
2002
1.1 FW Miles B
1999
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From North Fork Swannanoa River to Beetree Creek
2008
7.0 FW Miles C 2003
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Swannanoa River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Beetree Creek to Bull Creek Good-Fair Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2006
4.6 FW Miles C
1
6-78c
2000
12.0 FW Acres B
From source to North Fork Swannanoa River Fair Bioclassification
5.3 FW Miles C
2.6 FW Miles B
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
Poor Bioclassification
0601010506
5.0 FW Miles WS-I;HQW
Aquatic Life
5
H
From source to Asheville Water Supply Dam
Good-Fair Bioclassification
1
H
Swannanoa River Watershed
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
H
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
2002
1
1
H
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
6-(54.5)c
1
H
Beetree Creek (Beetree Reservoir)
0601010505
3.8 FW Miles C
Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
2.6 FW Miles C 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-78d
Swannanoa River
Swannanoa River Watershed From Bull Creek to French Broad River
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-60 1
H
H
Bent Creek
Cane Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to French Broad River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Powhatan Dam to French Broad River Aquatic Life
2008
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Cane Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-57-(9)b
Cane Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-77
Moore Branch
From Ashworth Creek to Cushion Branch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Cushion Branch to French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Not Rated Bioclassification
6-96-10-5
Big Branch
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
6-96-16
2002
2006
Ivy Creek Watershed From source to Little Ivy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Ivy Creek
2002
3.8 FW Miles C Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
California Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-96-10-2b
California Creek
6-96-10-1-8 1
Crooked Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to Sprinkle Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From Sprinke Creek to Little Ivy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Middle Fork Little Ivy Creek Good Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010508
2.9 FW Miles WS-II;HQW
Excellent Bioclassification
6-96-10-2a
2006
2.4 FW Miles C
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
2007
1
1
H
Bull Creek
9.6 FW Miles C
1.2 FW Miles C
Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
H
3.0 FW Miles B
Good Bioclassification
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
2007
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-57-(9)a
0601010507
5.9 FW Miles B
1
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-67-(7)
5
H
Avery Creek (Dubose Lake)
0601010506
11.5 FW Miles C
1
French Broad River Basin
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
3.6 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2002
3.8 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2002
3.7 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
H
H
6-96-(0.5)
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-96-(11.7)
Ivy Creek (River)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
1993
6-96-10a
Little Ivy Creek (River) From California Creek to State Route 1547
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-96-10b
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-96-10-1a
Paint Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-79-2
Emma Branch
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
H
6-88
Aquatic Life
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Middle Fork Little Ivy From source to Bailey Branch Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-96-10-3
Good Bioclassification
Little Ivy Creek (River) From State Route 1547 to Ivy Creek
French Broad River Basin
H
10.5 FW Miles C
1
1
H
From a point 0.6 mile downstream of Adkins Branch to French Broad River
Flat Creek
2.6 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2007
2.1 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2007
3.5 FW Miles WS-II;HQW
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to Little Ivy Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
2002
7.1 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2002
Sandymush Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to Smith Mill Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River
2006
11.1 FW Miles C
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
From Craggy Dam to Fletcher Martin Road
6.4 FW Miles B
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Turbidity
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
6-(54.5)e 5
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Fletcher Martin Road to Sandymush Creek Fair Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
0601010509
2.7 FW Miles C
1
6-(54.5)d
0601010508
7.4 FW Miles WS-II;HQW
Excellent Bioclassification
1
H
From source to Adkins Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Ivy Creek Watershed
1
1
H
Ivy Creek (River)
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
2008
3.9 FW Miles B
2002
2006
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
H
6-(54.5)f
H
H
H
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Turbidity
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
6-84a
H
H
Newfound Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-84b
Newfound Creek
From source to SR 1296 Fair Bioclassification
0601010509
33.1 FW Miles B
Good-Fair Bioclassification
2008
3.9 FW Miles C Aquatic Life
From State Route 1296 to SR 1297
2002
2006
1.3 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1998
4t
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
2006
6-84c
Newfound Creek
From State Route 1297to State Route 1378
2.3 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1998
4t
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
2006
6-84d
Newfound Creek
From State Route 1378 to Dix Creek
4.4 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1998
4t
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
2006
6-84e
Newfound Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-87-(1) 1
H
Sandymush Creek-French Broad River Watershed From Sandymush Creek to North CarolinaTennessee State Line
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Use Category
1
5
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Reems Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-87-(10)
Reems Creek
From Dix Creek to French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to U.S. Highway 23 Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From U.S. Highway 23 Bridge to French Broad River
1.7 FW Miles C 2002
10.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
4.5 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-92-(9)
Sandymush Creek
From Little Sandymush Creek to French Broad River
10.7 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-92-13 1
Turkey Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
From source to Sandymush Creek Good Bioclassification
French Broad River Basin
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
9.1 FW Miles C 2007
Big Laurel Creek Watershed
10/19/2010
0601010510
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-112-26-2 1
H
H
H H H
1
H H H
H
Roaring Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26
From source to Shelton Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
From source to Hickory Fork
Excellent Bioclassification
3.4 FW Miles C
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Good Bioclassification
Shelton Laurel Creek
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From source to Shelton Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Shelton Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
2006
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek
2006
3.9 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
3.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
3.1 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
8.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
4.0 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
5.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
2.9 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
14.8 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2006
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-112-21
Spillcorn Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-3 1
Wilson Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
6-112 1
Big Laurel Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
French Broad River Basin
H
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
4.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
1.6 FW Miles C 2006
Walnut Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010510
5.4 FW Miles C;Tr
1
1
H
Puncheon Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-9 1
Mill Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-5 1
Little Laurel Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26-1
Big Laurel Creek Watershed
Little Hurricane Creek From source to Big Laurel Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26-13 1
Little Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-28 1
Foster Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-8.5 1
East Prong Hickory Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-11 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26-7-2 1
Big Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
0601010511
30.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-108 1
Big Pine Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-110 1
H
1
H
Little Pine Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-106 1
Doe Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-104
Walnut Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-10 1
H H
H
Spring Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-(27) 1
Shut-in Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-(1) 1
Meadow Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-125 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-19 1
Friezeland Creek
Spring Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Use Category
From source to French Broad River Aquatic Life
2008
Data Inconclusive
Aquatic Life
2007
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
3.2 FW Miles C 2007
5.7 FW Miles C 2007
11.1 FW Miles C 2007
Spring Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to Spring Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From source to Reservoir Branch Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Reservoir Branch to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2006
10.4 FW Miles C;Tr
From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
0601010512
4.7 FW Miles C;Tr
From source to Spring Creek Good Bioclassification
0601010511
7.5 FW Miles C
Excellent Bioclassification
From source to French Broad River
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Walnut Creek-French Broad River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2007
3.7 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
20.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
1.7 FW Miles C 2002
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
Headwaters Pigeon River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
Pigeon River Subbasin
French Broad River Basin
H
5-3-9 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-3-(6.5)
PIGEON RIVER
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
3a High Water Temperature
Excellent Bioclassification
0.8 FW Miles WS-III;Tr,CA
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008 2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
5-(7)a
From Canton Water Supply Intake to 0.15 PIGEON RIVER miles downstream of W. Park St. (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(7)b
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-2a
Good Bioclassification
West Fork Pigeon River (Lake Logan) Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-22
Crabtree Creek Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
5-16-6a
5-16-6aut1
Hyatt Creek
Hyatt Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-16-6b
Aquatic Life
From 0.15 miles downstream of W. Park St PIGEON RIVER to State Route 1642 (Main Street) (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
2006
Aquatic Life
1
H
Aquatic Life
From Garden Creek to Canton Water Intake
Fair Bioclassification
Hyatt Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Aquatic Life
From source to backwaters of Lake Logan
Excellent Bioclassification
French Broad River Basin
H
13.0 FW Miles WS-III;Tr
No Criteria Exceeded
1
H
2008
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
5
H
0601010601
4.1 FW Miles WS-III;Tr
1
1
H
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
East Fork Pigeon River From a point 0.5 miles upstream of Bee
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(6.5) 1
H
06010106
Headwaters Pigeon River Watershed From source to East Fork Pigeon River
0601010601
Branch to Pigeon River 1
H
Crawford Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
0.5 FW Miles C
2006
6.4 FW Miles C
2006
7.8 FW Miles WS-III;Tr
2008
Richland Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From source to Pigeon River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From source to Hyatt Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2007
0.9 FW Miles C 1984
1998
0.6 FW Miles Aquatic Life
From State Route 1159 to Richland Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
0601010602
3.3 FW Miles C
From source to State Route 1159 Data Inconclusive
1998
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2002
2.6 FW Miles C 2002
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AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
5-26-(7) 1
Jonathans Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation) 1
H
1
H
H
H
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
5-16-4
Nolen Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(7)c
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Richland Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
1.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
7.8 FW Miles C
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2006
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-(7)d
From Crabtree Creek to White Oak Road PIGEON RIVER (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2006
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Raccoon Creek
5-16-(16)a
Richland Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
5-16-(16)b
Richland Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-16-(1)a
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
From source to Richland Creek Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Lake Junaluska Dam to Jones Cove Branch Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Jones Cove Branch to Pigeon River Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to US Route 23
4.7 FW Miles B 2003
2006
1.6 FW Miles C 2007
1998
0.7 FW Miles C 2007
2010
8.0 FW Miles B;Tr
5r
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2008
7.2 FW Miles C
1
5-16-14
0601010602
14.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
H
Richland Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From a point 0.4 mile downstream of Fie Creek to Pigeon River
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
5
1
H
Use Category
From State Route 1642 (Main Street) to PIGEON RIVER Crabtree Creek (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
10/19/2010
2006
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
French Broad River Basin
H
5-16-(1)b
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
H
Aquatic Life
2001
2006 2006
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
From Boyd Ave to Depot Street Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2001
2006 2006
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-16-(11.5)b
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
From Depot Street to Shelton Branch
0.9 FW Miles B
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
20072
5r
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-16-(11.5)c
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Shelton Branch to backwater of Lake Junaluska Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
2006 2006
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-16-(11.5)d
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
5
High pH
5-16-3 1
Winchester Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Lake Junaluska
1
Big Creek Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
200.0 FW Acres B
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Richland Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
5-59
2006
2.0 FW Miles B
5r
3n Chlorophyll a
H
0.7 FW Miles B
5r
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
Poor Bioclassification Standard Violation
5-16-(11.5)a
0601010602
2.3 FW Miles B;Tr
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
1
H
Richland Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From US Route 23 to Boyd Ave
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
5r
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
Use Category
2.5 FW Miles C;Tr 2008
Cataloochee Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From source to Pigeon River Excellent Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2006
0601010603
13.8 FW Miles C;Tr,HQW Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2002
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
H
H
5-41
Cataloochee Creek
Use Category
Cataloochee Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From source to Walters Lake, Pigeon River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Fines Creek
From source to Pigeon River
9.7 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
5-44
Hurricane Creek Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(7)f
From source to Pigeon River Good Bioclassification
5.4 FW Miles C;Tr Aquatic Life
From Waterville Reservoir Dam to North PIGEON RIVER Carolina/Tennessee State line (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
2002
12.0 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010603
8.1 FW Miles C;Tr,ORW
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-32
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
1
1
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
10/19/2010
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AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
French Broad River Basin
Nolichucky River Subbasin
French Broad River Basin
H
7-2-48
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
7-2-(0.5)
North Toe River
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-2-(21.5)
North Toe River
Good-Fair Bioclassification
From a point 0.2 mile upstream of Pyatt Creek to a point 0.5 mile upstream of U.S. Hwy. 19E Aquatic Life
2008
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
5
Turbidity
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
7-2-(27.7)b
North Toe River
From Grassy Creek to South Toe River Aquatic Life
2002
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
3a High Water Temperature
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Turbidity
7-2-15
Roaring Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to North Toe River Excellent Bioclassification
7-2-59 5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-2-52-33 1
Little Crabtree Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-2-(58.5) 1
Cane Creek
North Toe River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Aquatic Life
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to South Toe River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Mitchell County SR 1187 to Nolichucky River Good Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2008
2006
4.9 FW Miles WS-V;Tr 2002
South Toe River-North Toe River Watershed From source to North Toe River
2008
11.3 FW Miles C;Tr
Fair Bioclassification
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
French Broad River Basin
H
9.4 FW Miles WS-IV;Tr
Standard Violation
1
H
2007
Copper
5
H
Aquatic Life
22.0 FW Miles WS-V;Tr
5
4s
H
From source to a point 0.2 mile upstream of Pyatt Creek
0601010801
14.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a High Water Temperature
H
Headwaters North Toe River Watershed From source to North Toe River
0601010801
06010108
1
1
H
Big Crabtree Creek (Crabtree Creek)
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Headwaters North Toe River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
Use Category
0601010802
7.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
2010
6.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
14.7 FW Miles B;Tr 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
7-2-59-1 1
H
Use Category
South Toe River
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to U.S. Hwy. 19E
H
25.9 FW Miles B;Tr,ORW
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Low pH
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Aquatic Life
2004
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
7-3-32
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-3-21-4
Big Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-3-14-(4)
Bowlens Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-3-(13.7)b 1
Banks Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-3-40-(2.5)
1
Bald Mountain Creek
Cane River
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
3a High Water Temperature 5
H
H
Turbidity
7-3-22-4
Elk Wallow Creek
From source to Cane River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
From a point 0.5 miles downstream of Pit Branch to Cane River Aquatic Life
From UT Bowlens Creek (Willie Shanty Creek) to Cane River Aquatic Life
From Big Creek to North Toe River
2002
2.0 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
3.5 FW Miles C 2004
3.5 FW Miles C;Tr
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Bald Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2004
5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
5
Fox Creek
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
From source to Bald Creek Standard Violation
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2006
3.1 FW Miles C;Tr
1
7-3-22-1
2010
4.2 FW Miles C;Tr
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
Excellent Bioclassification
0601010803
8.0 FW Miles C;Tr
From source to Price Creek
Good Bioclassification
2010
6.5 FW Miles C
Good Bioclassification
1
H
From source to Cane River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Bald Creek
Cane River Watershed
1
1
H
2002
1
7-3-22
0601010802
1.2 FW Miles C;Tr
French Broad River Basin
H
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
South Toe River-North Toe River Watershed
Right Fork Cane Creek From source to Cane Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-2-52-(1)
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
2010
2.2 FW Miles C Recreation
10/19/2010
2004
2010
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
H
7-3-22-5
Lickskillet Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2004
5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
7
NOLICHUCKY RIVER
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Turbidity
7-3-22-7
Possumtrot Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom 5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
7-3-21 1
Price Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
French Broad River Basin
H
H
7-2-64
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
From source to Cane River Aquatic Life
North Indian Creek-Nolichucky River Watershed From source to North Toe River
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-10
Hollow Poplar Creek Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
Low pH
7-2-63 5
Jacks Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-2-69
Pigeonroost Creek
From source to Little Rock Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to Nolichucky River
3.0 FW Miles C;Tr,HQW 2007
5.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
2007
Data Inconclusive
Aquatic Life
2007
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to North Toe River Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to North Toe River
2002
2006
7.1 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
10/19/2010
2010
8.5 FW Miles C
1
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010806
13.9 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
Greene Creek
2010
2002
Aquatic Life
7-2-64-13-4
2008
8.0 FW Miles C;Tr
Excellent Bioclassification
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
2004
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
Good Bioclassification
2008
3.4 FW Miles C;Tr
1
1
H
Big Rock Creek
From source to Bald Creek
2010
10.0 FW Miles B
Copper
1
H
From source to North Carolina-Tennessee State Line
5
5
0601010803
3.4 FW Miles C;Tr
1
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
H
Cane River Watershed From source to Bald Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
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AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
French Broad River Basin
French Broad River Basin 6-3-13 1
H H
H
French Broad River Subbasin
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to North Fork French Broad River Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to West Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Nicholson Creek
2007
4.1 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
3.1 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
1.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
19.7 FW Miles B;Tr
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-6-7
Glady Fork Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-3-9
Laurel Branch Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-11-3
Middle Fork French Broad River Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-10-1b 1
Mason Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-5 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Morgan Mill Creek (Kaiser Lake)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to East Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to North Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Cherryfield Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From US 64 to River Mile 1.92
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
10/19/2010
0601010501
1.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Flat Creek
Headwaters French Broad River Watershed From source to North Fork French Broad River
0601010501
06010105
1
1
H
Diamond Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-(1)
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-2-10 1
H
Cherryfield Creek
6-3-16 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-11 1
Big Mountain Branch
Collection Year 303(d)year
Headwaters French Broad River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
Use Category
Classification
1.0 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
1.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
2.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2001
4.1 FW Miles B;Tr
2007
0.2 FW Miles B;Tr
2000
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-10-1c 1
H
1
H
H
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Peter Weaver Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-3-10 1
H
Parker Creek
6-10b 1
North Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-2-4 1
Morgan Mill Creek (Kaiser Lake)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-3-(6.5)
Tucker Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-2-(0.5)a
West Fork French Broad River
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-2-(0.5)b 5
West Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-2-(0.5)c 1
West Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-2-(7.5) 1
West Fork French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-34-12-3 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-20b 1
Big Bearpen Branch
Carson Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Use Category
FromRiver Mile 1.92 to Peter Weaver Creek
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From Indian Creek to French Broad River
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to West Fork French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Morgan Mill Creek to French Broad River Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to North Fork French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Above trout farms
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Above trout farms to below trout farm
2007
10.1 FW Miles B;Tr
2002
4.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
0.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
4.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
1.4 FW Miles B;Tr
2003
0.6 FW Miles B;Tr
Aquatic Life
2001
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
Aquatic Life
2007
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
4.8 FW Miles B;Tr,HQW
2007
Davidson River-French Broad River Watershed From source to Looking Glass Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From Carson Creek dam to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life 10/19/2010
1998
5.0 FW Miles B;Tr
Excellent Bioclassification
From Transylvania County SR 1312 to French Broad River
0601010501
0.1 FW Miles B;Tr
Fair Bioclassification
From below trout farm to Transylvania County SR 1312
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Headwaters French Broad River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
0601010502
2.1 FW Miles B;Tr,HQW 2005
2.8 FW Miles B;Tr 2002 Page 2 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-38-23 1
H
H
H
H
Crab Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-34-(15.5)
Davidson River
Use Category
Davidson River-French Broad River Watershed From source to Little River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Avery Creek to Olin Corporation Water Supply Dam
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Low pH
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
From source to Nicholson Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-38-(20)
Little River
From Cascade Lake Dam to French Broad River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
Little River (Cascade Lake)
From source to Merrill Creek (Cascade Lake Dam)
14.8 FW Miles C;Tr
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-34-12-3-1
Log Hollow Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to Big Bearpen Branch
6-55-8-1a 5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-8-1b 5
Bat Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-55-11-(1)a 5
Bat Fork
Clear Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1.6 FW Miles B;Tr,HQW
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
H
4.9 FW Miles C
1
6-38-(1)
2005
Mud Creek Watershed From source to State Route 1779 Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From State Route 1779 to Johnson Drainage Ditch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Laurel Creek Poor Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2008
19.7 FW Miles B;Tr
1
1
H
2.7 FW Miles WS-V,B;Tr
Aquatic Life
1
H
2007
Excellent Bioclassification
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
0601010502
5.4 FW Miles C;Tr,HQW
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-(1)
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
1
3a High Water Temperature
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
0601010503
4.8 FW Miles C 1989
1998
1.5 FW Miles C 2002
1998
2.7 FW Miles B;Tr Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2001
2000 Page 3 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
Reason for Rating
LengthArea AU_Units Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-55-11-(1)b 1
H
H
H
2.1 FW Miles B;Tr 2000
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2001
2000
6-55-11-(5)a
Clear Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-11-(5)b
Clear Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-8-2b
Devils Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-11-6
Lewis Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55a
Mud Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55b
Mud Creek
From Lewis Creek to Laurel Branch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Laurel Branch to Mud Creek Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From first unnamed tributary west of State Route 1006 to Johnson Drainage Ditch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Clear Creek Fair Bioclassification
1.8 FW Miles C 2006
2010
4.7 FW Miles C 2007
2.7 FW Miles C 2000
2006
3.8 FW Miles C;Tr Aquatic Life
From source to State Route 1125 Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From State Route 1125 to Little Mud Creek
2006
2008
2.4 FW Miles C 2001
1.9 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1998
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1998
6-55c
Mud Creek
From Little Mud Creek to Byers Creek
11.0 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2000
2006
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
2006
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-55c
Mud Creek
From Little Mud Creek to Byers Creek
11.0 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2000
2006
5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
2006
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation) 1
H
From Puncheon Camp Creek to Lewis Creek
2006
2001
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
H
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
1
H
Good-Fair Bioclassification
2.5 FW Miles B;Tr
Poor Bioclassification
5
H
From Laurel Creek to Puncheon Camp Creek
0601010503
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
H
Clear Creek
Mud Creek Watershed
5
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-55-11-(1)c
5
H
Clear Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-55d 5
Mud Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Byers Creek to French Broad River Fair Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life 10/19/2010
2.2 FW Miles C 2007
2006 Page 4 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-55cut15 1
UT to Mud Creek
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
Mud Creek Watershed From source to Mud Creek No Criteria Exceeded
French Broad River Basin
H
6-54-2-6-1 1
H H
H
H
H
Barnett Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-52-(6.5)
Boylston Creek
2008
From source to Wash Creek Aquatic Life
From source to South Fork Mills River Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From a point 0.3 mile upstream of Murray Branch to French Broad River
2006
1.8 FW Miles WS-II;Tr,OR 2005
6.1 FW Miles WS-IV
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-54-6
Brandy Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-(27)c
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
From source to Mills River Fair Bioclassification
2.1 FW Miles WS-III Aquatic Life
From Glade Creek to Bryson Creek
1994
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
From Mud Creek to NC 146
8.2 FW Miles B
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1r
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-47
Gash Creek
6-51
Mill Pond Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to French Broad River Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Not Rated Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2000
8.8 FW Miles B
1
6-(54.5)b
0601010504
1.5 FW Miles WS-II;Tr,HQ
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
Aquatic Life
Mills River-French Broad River Watershed
Excellent Bioclassification
0601010503
1.1 FW Miles
1
5
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-54-3-3 1
Bad Fork
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
3.7 FW Miles C 2002
3.1 FW Miles WS-IV 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-54-(1)b
Mills River
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
6-54-(5)
H
H
Mills River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-54-2-(4)
From City of Hendersonville water supply intake to a point 0.7 mile upstream of mouth of Mills River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
North Fork Mills River From Hendersonville Water Supply Dam to Rocky Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-54-2-(9)
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
North Fork Mills River From North Fork Mills River Recreation Area Swimming Pool Intake to Mills River
2002
2.5 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
South Fork Mills River From the upstream side of mouth of Queen Creek to Mills River
4.2 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
6-(47.5)ut23
UT FRENCH BROAD R
Low Dissolved Oxygen
Source to FRENCH BROAD R
6-76-5-8 1
Beaverdam Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-76-7a 1
Bill Moore Creek (Enka Lake)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76-12
Canie Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Hominy Creek Watershed From source to South Hominy Creek Aquatic Life
2002
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
From source to backwaters of Enka Lake
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to Hominy Creek
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life 10/19/2010
2010
0601010505
6.2 FW Miles C;Tr
Good Bioclassification
Not Rated Bioclassification
2010
0.6 FW Miles
French Broad River Basin
H
2.9 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
Good Bioclassification
5
H
2007
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
1.8 FW Miles WS-III
1
6-54-3-(17.5)
0601010504
1.8 FW Miles WSII;Tr,HQW
Good Bioclassification
1
H
Mills River-French Broad River Watershed From River Mile 1.03 to a point 0.5 mile upstream of N.C. Hwy. 191
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Use Category
1
3a High Water Temperature
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
2.9 FW Miles C
2002
2.3 FW Miles C 2002 Page 6 of 20
NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-76-5-3-2
Chestnut Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-76-5-5 1
H H
H
Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76b
Hominy Creek
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From George Branch to South Hominy Creek
9.7 FW Miles C 2002
3.1 FW Miles C
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
6-76c
Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76d
Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Turbidity
6-76-8
6-76-6
6-76-5a 1
Moore Creek
Pole Creek
South Hominy Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76-5b
South Hominy Creek
From South Hominy Creek to Moore Creek Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Moore Creek to French Broad River
3.3 FW Miles C 2002
7.8 FW Miles C
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Hominy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Hominy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Warren Creek Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Warren Creek to Hominy Creek
2002
5.3 FW Miles C 2002
4.7 FW Miles C;Tr 2004
7.7 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
6-76-5-3
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76-5-4 1
Stony Fork
Warren Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
From source to South Hominy Creek Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to South Hominy Creek
4.5 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
3.5 FW Miles C;Tr
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2004
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
10/19/2010
2008
3.2 FW Miles C
1
1
H
From source to George Branch
2004
1
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
Aquatic Life
2007
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
Good Bioclassification
3.4 FW Miles C;Tr
Aquatic Life
5
H
From source to South Hominy Creek
2003
Good-Fair Bioclassification
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
H
Aquatic Life
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
4s
H
Not Rated Bioclassification
0601010505
1.6 FW Miles C;Tr
1
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-76a 1
Glady Fork
Hominy Creek Watershed From source to Stony Fork
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
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AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-76-4
Webb Branch
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Hominy Creek Watershed From source to Hominy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
H
6-78-15-(1) 1
H
H
H
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
From NC 146 to Craggy Dam
2008
19.0 FW Miles B
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-78-11-(13)
North Fork Swannanoa River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78-23a
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78-23b
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78-23c
Ross Creek (Lake Kenilworth)
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
6-78a
Swannanoa River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-78b
Swannanoa River
From Asheville Water Supply Dam to Swannanoa River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to I-240
From I-240 to backwaters of Lake Kenilworth Aquatic Life
Lake Kenilworth
No Criteria Exceeded
2002
2002
1.1 FW Miles B
1999
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From North Fork Swannanoa River to Beetree Creek
2008
7.0 FW Miles C 2003
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Swannanoa River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Beetree Creek to Bull Creek Good-Fair Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2006
4.6 FW Miles C
1
6-78c
2000
12.0 FW Acres B
From source to North Fork Swannanoa River Fair Bioclassification
5.3 FW Miles C
2.6 FW Miles B
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
Poor Bioclassification
0601010506
5.0 FW Miles WS-I;HQW
Aquatic Life
5
H
From source to Asheville Water Supply Dam
Good-Fair Bioclassification
1
H
Swannanoa River Watershed
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
H
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
2002
1
1
H
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
6-(54.5)c
1
H
Beetree Creek (Beetree Reservoir)
0601010505
3.8 FW Miles C
Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
2.6 FW Miles C 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-78d
Swannanoa River
Swannanoa River Watershed From Bull Creek to French Broad River
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
6-60 1
H
H
Bent Creek
Cane Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to French Broad River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Powhatan Dam to French Broad River Aquatic Life
2008
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Cane Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-57-(9)b
Cane Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-77
Moore Branch
From Ashworth Creek to Cushion Branch Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Cushion Branch to French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Not Rated Bioclassification
6-96-10-5
Big Branch
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
6-96-16
2002
2006
Ivy Creek Watershed From source to Little Ivy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Ivy Creek
2002
3.8 FW Miles C Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
California Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-96-10-2b
California Creek
6-96-10-1-8 1
Crooked Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to Sprinkle Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From Sprinke Creek to Little Ivy Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Middle Fork Little Ivy Creek Good Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010508
2.9 FW Miles WS-II;HQW
Excellent Bioclassification
6-96-10-2a
2006
2.4 FW Miles C
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
2007
1
1
H
Bull Creek
9.6 FW Miles C
1.2 FW Miles C
Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
H
3.0 FW Miles B
Good Bioclassification
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
2007
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-57-(9)a
0601010507
5.9 FW Miles B
1
1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-67-(7)
5
H
Avery Creek (Dubose Lake)
0601010506
11.5 FW Miles C
1
French Broad River Basin
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
3.6 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2002
3.8 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2002
3.7 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
H
H
6-96-(0.5)
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-96-(11.7)
Ivy Creek (River)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
1993
6-96-10a
Little Ivy Creek (River) From California Creek to State Route 1547
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-96-10b
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-96-10-1a
Paint Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-79-2
Emma Branch
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
H
6-88
Aquatic Life
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Middle Fork Little Ivy From source to Bailey Branch Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-96-10-3
Good Bioclassification
Little Ivy Creek (River) From State Route 1547 to Ivy Creek
French Broad River Basin
H
10.5 FW Miles C
1
1
H
From a point 0.6 mile downstream of Adkins Branch to French Broad River
Flat Creek
2.6 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2007
2.1 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2007
3.5 FW Miles WS-II;HQW
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to Little Ivy Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
2002
7.1 FW Miles WS-II;HQW 2002
Sandymush Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to Smith Mill Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River
2006
11.1 FW Miles C
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
From Craggy Dam to Fletcher Martin Road
6.4 FW Miles B
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Turbidity
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
6-(54.5)e 5
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Fletcher Martin Road to Sandymush Creek Fair Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
0601010509
2.7 FW Miles C
1
6-(54.5)d
0601010508
7.4 FW Miles WS-II;HQW
Excellent Bioclassification
1
H
From source to Adkins Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Ivy Creek Watershed
1
1
H
Ivy Creek (River)
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
2008
3.9 FW Miles B
2002
2006
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
H
6-(54.5)f
H
H
H
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Turbidity
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
6-84a
H
H
Newfound Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-84b
Newfound Creek
From source to SR 1296 Fair Bioclassification
0601010509
33.1 FW Miles B
Good-Fair Bioclassification
2008
3.9 FW Miles C Aquatic Life
From State Route 1296 to SR 1297
2002
2006
1.3 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1998
4t
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
2006
6-84c
Newfound Creek
From State Route 1297to State Route 1378
2.3 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
1998
4t
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
2006
6-84d
Newfound Creek
From State Route 1378 to Dix Creek
4.4 FW Miles C
5
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1998
4t
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
2006
6-84e
Newfound Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-87-(1) 1
H
Sandymush Creek-French Broad River Watershed From Sandymush Creek to North CarolinaTennessee State Line
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
FRENCH BROAD RIVER
Use Category
1
5
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Reems Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-87-(10)
Reems Creek
From Dix Creek to French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to U.S. Highway 23 Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From U.S. Highway 23 Bridge to French Broad River
1.7 FW Miles C 2002
10.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
4.5 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-92-(9)
Sandymush Creek
From Little Sandymush Creek to French Broad River
10.7 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-92-13 1
Turkey Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
From source to Sandymush Creek Good Bioclassification
French Broad River Basin
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
9.1 FW Miles C 2007
Big Laurel Creek Watershed
10/19/2010
0601010510
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
6-112-26-2 1
H
H
H H H
1
H H H
H
Roaring Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26
From source to Shelton Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
From source to Hickory Fork
Excellent Bioclassification
3.4 FW Miles C
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Good Bioclassification
Shelton Laurel Creek
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From source to Shelton Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Shelton Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
2006
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek
2006
3.9 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
3.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
3.1 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
8.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
4.0 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
5.2 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
2.9 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
14.8 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2006
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2002
6-112-21
Spillcorn Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-3 1
Wilson Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
6-112 1
Big Laurel Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Aquatic Life
From source to Big Laurel Creek Excellent Bioclassification
French Broad River Basin
H
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
4.6 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
1.6 FW Miles C 2006
Walnut Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010510
5.4 FW Miles C;Tr
1
1
H
Puncheon Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-9 1
Mill Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-5 1
Little Laurel Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26-1
Big Laurel Creek Watershed
Little Hurricane Creek From source to Big Laurel Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26-13 1
Little Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-28 1
Foster Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-8.5 1
East Prong Hickory Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-11 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-112-26-7-2 1
Big Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
0601010511
30.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
6-108 1
Big Pine Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
6-110 1
H
1
H
Little Pine Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-106 1
Doe Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-104
Walnut Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-10 1
H H
H
Spring Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-(27) 1
Shut-in Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-(1) 1
Meadow Fork
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
6-125 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
6-118-19 1
Friezeland Creek
Spring Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Use Category
From source to French Broad River Aquatic Life
2008
Data Inconclusive
Aquatic Life
2007
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to French Broad River Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
3.2 FW Miles C 2007
5.7 FW Miles C 2007
11.1 FW Miles C 2007
Spring Creek-French Broad River Watershed From source to Spring Creek Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From source to Reservoir Branch Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Reservoir Branch to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2006
10.4 FW Miles C;Tr
From source to French Broad River Excellent Bioclassification
0601010512
4.7 FW Miles C;Tr
From source to Spring Creek Good Bioclassification
0601010511
7.5 FW Miles C
Excellent Bioclassification
From source to French Broad River
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Walnut Creek-French Broad River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2007
3.7 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
20.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2006
1.7 FW Miles C 2002
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
Headwaters Pigeon River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
Pigeon River Subbasin
French Broad River Basin
H
5-3-9 1
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-3-(6.5)
PIGEON RIVER
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
3a High Water Temperature
Excellent Bioclassification
0.8 FW Miles WS-III;Tr,CA
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008 2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
5-(7)a
From Canton Water Supply Intake to 0.15 PIGEON RIVER miles downstream of W. Park St. (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(7)b
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-2a
Good Bioclassification
West Fork Pigeon River (Lake Logan) Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-22
Crabtree Creek Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
5-16-6a
5-16-6aut1
Hyatt Creek
Hyatt Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-16-6b
Aquatic Life
From 0.15 miles downstream of W. Park St PIGEON RIVER to State Route 1642 (Main Street) (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
H
2006
Aquatic Life
1
H
Aquatic Life
From Garden Creek to Canton Water Intake
Fair Bioclassification
Hyatt Creek
3a Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Aquatic Life
From source to backwaters of Lake Logan
Excellent Bioclassification
French Broad River Basin
H
13.0 FW Miles WS-III;Tr
No Criteria Exceeded
1
H
2008
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
5
H
0601010601
4.1 FW Miles WS-III;Tr
1
1
H
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
East Fork Pigeon River From a point 0.5 miles upstream of Bee
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(6.5) 1
H
06010106
Headwaters Pigeon River Watershed From source to East Fork Pigeon River
0601010601
Branch to Pigeon River 1
H
Crawford Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Aquatic Life
0.5 FW Miles C
2006
6.4 FW Miles C
2006
7.8 FW Miles WS-III;Tr
2008
Richland Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From source to Pigeon River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
Aquatic Life
From source to Hyatt Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2007
0.9 FW Miles C 1984
1998
0.6 FW Miles Aquatic Life
From State Route 1159 to Richland Creek Not Rated Bioclassification
0601010602
3.3 FW Miles C
From source to State Route 1159 Data Inconclusive
1998
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2002
2.6 FW Miles C 2002
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AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
5-26-(7) 1
Jonathans Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation) 1
H
1
H
H
H
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
5-16-4
Nolen Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(7)c
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Richland Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
1.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
7.8 FW Miles C
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2006
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-(7)d
From Crabtree Creek to White Oak Road PIGEON RIVER (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2006
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Raccoon Creek
5-16-(16)a
Richland Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
5-16-(16)b
Richland Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-16-(1)a
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
From source to Richland Creek Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Lake Junaluska Dam to Jones Cove Branch Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Jones Cove Branch to Pigeon River Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to US Route 23
4.7 FW Miles B 2003
2006
1.6 FW Miles C 2007
1998
0.7 FW Miles C 2007
2010
8.0 FW Miles B;Tr
5r
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2008
7.2 FW Miles C
1
5-16-14
0601010602
14.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
H
Richland Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From a point 0.4 mile downstream of Fie Creek to Pigeon River
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
5
1
H
Use Category
From State Route 1642 (Main Street) to PIGEON RIVER Crabtree Creek (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
10/19/2010
2006
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
French Broad River Basin
H
5-16-(1)b
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
H
Aquatic Life
2001
2006 2006
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
From Boyd Ave to Depot Street Poor Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2001
2006 2006
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-16-(11.5)b
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
From Depot Street to Shelton Branch
0.9 FW Miles B
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
20072
5r
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-16-(11.5)c
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From Shelton Branch to backwater of Lake Junaluska Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
2006 2006
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
5-16-(11.5)d
Richland Creek (Lake Junaluska)
5
High pH
5-16-3 1
Winchester Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Lake Junaluska
1
Big Creek Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
200.0 FW Acres B
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Richland Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
French Broad River Basin
5-59
2006
2.0 FW Miles B
5r
3n Chlorophyll a
H
0.7 FW Miles B
5r
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
Poor Bioclassification Standard Violation
5-16-(11.5)a
0601010602
2.3 FW Miles B;Tr
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
1
H
Richland Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From US Route 23 to Boyd Ave
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
5r
4c Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
Use Category
2.5 FW Miles C;Tr 2008
Cataloochee Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From source to Pigeon River Excellent Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2006
0601010603
13.8 FW Miles C;Tr,HQW Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2002
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
H
H
5-41
Cataloochee Creek
Use Category
Cataloochee Creek-Pigeon River Watershed From source to Walters Lake, Pigeon River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
Fines Creek
From source to Pigeon River
9.7 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
5-44
Hurricane Creek Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-(7)f
From source to Pigeon River Good Bioclassification
5.4 FW Miles C;Tr Aquatic Life
From Waterville Reservoir Dam to North PIGEON RIVER Carolina/Tennessee State line (Waterville Lake below elevation 2258)
2002
12.0 FW Miles C
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Aquatic Life
No Criteria Exceeded
Aquatic Life
2008
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010603
8.1 FW Miles C;Tr,ORW
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5-32
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
1
1
H
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
10/19/2010
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
French Broad River Basin
Nolichucky River Subbasin
French Broad River Basin
H
7-2-48
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
7-2-(0.5)
North Toe River
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-2-(21.5)
North Toe River
Good-Fair Bioclassification
From a point 0.2 mile upstream of Pyatt Creek to a point 0.5 mile upstream of U.S. Hwy. 19E Aquatic Life
2008
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
5
Turbidity
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Water Quality Standards Water Supply
No Criteria Exceeded
Water Supply
2008
7-2-(27.7)b
North Toe River
From Grassy Creek to South Toe River Aquatic Life
2002
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
3a High Water Temperature
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Turbidity
7-2-15
Roaring Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
From source to North Toe River Excellent Bioclassification
7-2-59 5
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-2-52-33 1
Little Crabtree Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-2-(58.5) 1
Cane Creek
North Toe River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Aquatic Life
Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to South Toe River Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From Mitchell County SR 1187 to Nolichucky River Good Bioclassification
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
Aquatic Life
10/19/2010
2008
2006
4.9 FW Miles WS-V;Tr 2002
South Toe River-North Toe River Watershed From source to North Toe River
2008
11.3 FW Miles C;Tr
Fair Bioclassification
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
French Broad River Basin
H
9.4 FW Miles WS-IV;Tr
Standard Violation
1
H
2007
Copper
5
H
Aquatic Life
22.0 FW Miles WS-V;Tr
5
4s
H
From source to a point 0.2 mile upstream of Pyatt Creek
0601010801
14.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a High Water Temperature
H
Headwaters North Toe River Watershed From source to North Toe River
0601010801
06010108
1
1
H
Big Crabtree Creek (Crabtree Creek)
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
Headwaters North Toe River Watershed
French Broad River Basin
H
Use Category
0601010802
7.8 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
2010
6.3 FW Miles C;Tr 2002
14.7 FW Miles B;Tr 2007
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
French Broad River Basin
H
7-2-59-1 1
H
Use Category
South Toe River
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to U.S. Hwy. 19E
H
25.9 FW Miles B;Tr,ORW
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
5
Low pH
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Aquatic Life
2004
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
7-3-32
H
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-3-21-4
Big Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-3-14-(4)
Bowlens Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-3-(13.7)b 1
Banks Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-3-40-(2.5)
1
Bald Mountain Creek
Cane River
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
3a High Water Temperature 5
H
H
Turbidity
7-3-22-4
Elk Wallow Creek
From source to Cane River Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
From a point 0.5 miles downstream of Pit Branch to Cane River Aquatic Life
From UT Bowlens Creek (Willie Shanty Creek) to Cane River Aquatic Life
From Big Creek to North Toe River
2002
2.0 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
3.5 FW Miles C 2004
3.5 FW Miles C;Tr
No Criteria Exceeded
Recreation
2008
Potential Standards Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to Bald Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2004
5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
5
Fox Creek
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
From source to Bald Creek Standard Violation
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
2006
3.1 FW Miles C;Tr
1
7-3-22-1
2010
4.2 FW Miles C;Tr
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
Excellent Bioclassification
0601010803
8.0 FW Miles C;Tr
From source to Price Creek
Good Bioclassification
2010
6.5 FW Miles C
Good Bioclassification
1
H
From source to Cane River
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Bald Creek
Cane River Watershed
1
1
H
2002
1
7-3-22
0601010802
1.2 FW Miles C;Tr
French Broad River Basin
H
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
South Toe River-North Toe River Watershed
Right Fork Cane Creek From source to Cane Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-2-52-(1)
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
2010
2.2 FW Miles C Recreation
10/19/2010
2004
2010
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NC 2010 Integrated Report All 13,123 Waters in NC are in Category 5-303(d) List for Mercury due to statewide fish consumption advice for several fish species AU_Number
AU_Name
AU_Description
Category Parameter
LengthArea AU_Units
Reason for Rating
Use Category
French Broad River Basin
H
H
7-3-22-5
Lickskillet Branch
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good-Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2004
5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
7
NOLICHUCKY RIVER
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
1
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Potential Standards Violation
Recreation
2008
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
Turbidity
7-3-22-7
Possumtrot Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom 5
Fecal Coliform (recreation)
7-3-21 1
Price Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
French Broad River Basin
H
H
7-2-64
Not Rated Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2003
Standard Violation
Recreation
2004
From source to Cane River Aquatic Life
North Indian Creek-Nolichucky River Watershed From source to North Toe River
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
7-10
Hollow Poplar Creek Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
5
Low pH
7-2-63 5
Jacks Creek
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
7-2-69
Pigeonroost Creek
From source to Little Rock Creek Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
From source to Nolichucky River
3.0 FW Miles C;Tr,HQW 2007
5.6 FW Miles C;Tr
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
2007
Data Inconclusive
Aquatic Life
2007
Standard Violation
Aquatic Life
2008
From source to North Toe River Fair Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
From source to North Toe River
2002
2006
7.1 FW Miles C;Tr
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
Excellent Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
1
Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
Good Bioclassification
Aquatic Life
2007
10/19/2010
2010
8.5 FW Miles C
1
NC 2010 Integrated Report 5-303(d) List EPA Approved Aug 31, 2010
0601010806
13.9 FW Miles C;Tr 2007
Greene Creek
2010
2002
Aquatic Life
7-2-64-13-4
2008
8.0 FW Miles C;Tr
Excellent Bioclassification
3a Ecological/biological Integrity FishCom
H
2004
Ecological/biological Integrity Benthos
1
H
Not Impaired Bioclassification Aquatic Life
Good Bioclassification
2008
3.4 FW Miles C;Tr
1
1
H
Big Rock Creek
From source to Bald Creek
2010
10.0 FW Miles B
Copper
1
H
From source to North Carolina-Tennessee State Line
5
5
0601010803
3.4 FW Miles C;Tr
1
3a Fecal Coliform (recreation)
H
Cane River Watershed From source to Bald Creek
Classification
Collection Year 303(d)year
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