Neuse River Basin Restoration Priorities - N. C. Ecosystem ...

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Beaverdam Creek: 03020201060020
The Beaverdam Creek HU lies primarily in the Triassic Basin and covers 52 square miles. There
are 161 miles of stream, 136 of them designated WSW. Fifteen percent of streams here lack
woody buffers. One-and-a-half percent of the watershed is open water where watershed
boundaries incorporate a small part of Falls Lake. Most of the watershed is wooded (69% forest
or wetlands, 14% unfragmented forest). Only 12% of the soils are hydric, type B only. Six
percent of the watershed is developed with less than 1% impervious surface. Another 23% is
used for agricultural purposes including eight permitted animal operations. Over six square
miles is dedicated conservation area including 1.6 square miles SNHA. There are 21
documented NHEOs here as well.
Priorities for this watershed are similar to the other minimally developed watersheds draining
into Falls Lake; preservation and restoration of riparian corridors and buffers. Stream restoration
and stabilization should be implemented where feasible.
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