James River by Anadromous Fishes

USE OF OF LOWER TRIBUTARIES THE

JAMES ANADROMOUS RIVER FISHES BY

Iq•chae1 Odom C.

R¢chard J. Neves

John Ney J.

Mudr, John I•I. e

H•ZdZ•e and Sciences Depar•men• F•sher•es o•

University V•,rg•n•a Znst•tute PoZytechn•c and State

V•rg•n•a BZacksburg,

USE TRIBUTARIES OF THE OF LOWER JAMES RIVER

BY ANADROMOUS FISHES

Final Report for Analysis Phase of Impediments Two the of an

Spawning Migrations to of Virginia Anadromous Fish in Rivers

by: Prepared

Michael Odom C.

Richard J. Neves

Ney John J.

John Mudre M.

Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences

Virginia Polytechnic University Institute and State

Blacksburg, Virginia 2•061

by: Sponsored

Virginia Highway Research Council

Virginia Highways Department Transportation of and

August, 1986

ABSTRACT

The tributaries of (downstream lower of the River James use

Virginia) Richmond, by striped of bass, shad, American

alewife, herring blueback and by reviewing determined was

literature, consulting knowledgeable personnel, and agency

interviewing local fishermen landowners. and Barriers to

upstream tributary, identified for each movement and were

highway all crossings

impact evaluated their for were on

spawning migrations. Striped and bass American shad spawn

primarily

spawning in the River but James proper, some

apparently Chickahominy species in the River. Both occurs

only River, ascend Appomattox the but American shad are

known preference it. in of their to Because to spawn spawn

large tributaries, usually in bridged, highway which are

crossings impede do striped either bass not to appear or

drainage. American shad in the River James

(collectively herring Alewife blueback and known as

herring) river ascend and in tributaries that most spawn

empty into the River upstream (the James River of Mile 40

Virginia), Scotland, provided of they town have free access

adequate depth. and total

of 54 A confirmed streams were as

having

herring

spawning river 38 and deemed runs, were ±i

crossings highway probable spawning Seven streams. were

impediments, impediments, possible

being identified to or as

spawning herring Modification these of of river two runs.

crossings miles additional much 1.25 would of open up as as

spawning. for stream iii

oF TABLE CONTENTS

ABSTRACT ii

Da•e

NTRODUCT I I 1 ON

METHODS

AND DISCUSSION RESULTS 8

Spawning Tributaries Used for 8

Impediments Spawning Migrations II to

Creek 17 Proctors

Li 20 eutenant Run

Creek 20 Poor

Walls 25 Run

Creek Courthouse 25

Yarmouth Creek 27

29 SUMMARY

TRIBUTARY DESCRIPTIONS 31 EVALUATIONS CROSSING AND ROAD

175 TERATURE C TED L I I

176 INDEX TRIBUTARY TO DESCRIPTIONS iv

LIST OF FIGURES

Fiqure Da•e

Fishermen Io catching herring Swift Creek river on

dip with hook and line and nets

2. dam Beaver mile 0.9 at stream Creek Proctors on

probable 3. Confirmed spawning and tributaries

of anadromous in fish the lower River James

bridge, Creek looking Proctors the under 1-95

downstream 19

Impassable barrier by Lieutenant created Run

pipes debris collected Bollingbrook under the

bridge, Petersburg Street 21

flowing parallel Creek Poor of the culvert out

adjacent

36, and it Route to under passes as

elevated railroad 23 an

7. Outlet of the 36 culvert Route Creek Poor on

placed 8. rubble Concrete Walls in downstream Run,

bridge of the I0 Route 26

9. of the Inlet 155 culvert Courthouse Route on

Creek 28

I ON NTRODUCT I

Striped saxatilis), (Morone (Alosa bass American shad

), sapidi (A. pseudoharen_qus ), alewife ssima and blueback

herring aestivalis) (A. anadromous fishes that ascend are

Virginia's spring rivers each freshwater. in These to spawn

historically species provided

four have rich to resource a

Virginia's (Fig. I); however, sport and commercial fishermen

harvest has of the low each declined record in levels to

(Atran 1983). al. Probable this of recent et years causes

shing, degradation, include decline overfi habitat and

spawning reduced historical sites. for to Concern access

species prompted harvest, reduce these has efforts to

improve quality, ancestral and water restore to access

spawning areas.

Highway potential crossings have the obstruct to

altering by upstream of fish anadromous movements stream

depth, velocity, especially width, gradient, smaller and on

bridges. instead tributaries culverts where used of be may

upstream Culverts been found have obstruct fish movement to

(MacPhee (Jones 197•) Canada in al. and Alaska and Watts et

11976). placement impact design However, culvert the of and

migrations species upstream of Atlantic anadromous coast on

poorly known. is

Figure

I. Fishermen

Swift Creek catching herring on river

dip with nets and hook line. and

multi-phase

study This

designed provide to was an

evaluation of the significance highway and of occurrence

impediments migration the to of anadromous fish in

Virginia's

streams, in and the future. Phase of One now

study (Mudre this 1985) developed al. et overview the of an

I) issue. determined: It the present historic and of ranges

striped bass, shad, American herring (a river and collective

for herring) alewife term and blueback in the mainstem

Rappahannock, James, (including Pamunkey York and the and

Mattaponi Rivers; 2 the present instream barriers to

rivers; in 3) these feasibility and the of passage

eliminating the developed barriers. also It state-of- a

knowledge synthesis factors of which limit instream

migration species. of the aforementioned

This findings report details the Phase of of this Two

study. objectives The identify I) Phase of the Two to: were

tributaries of lower (downstream the River of James

Richmond) Manchester by in spawning Dam that used are

striped bass, shad, herring; 2) American identify and river

anthropogenic natural and spawning migrations barriers in to

tributaries; these identify 3) highway and crossings all on

these tributaries that anadromous fish would encounter, and

evaluate impact potential for each spawning its to

migrations. The part first of this document presents the

methods,

discussion, and results

and of summary a our

findings. Following tributary this individual text are

descriptions crossing evaluations, and arranged road in

descending order from upstream downstream. to

METHODS

by (1970) provided The report Davis al. solid et a

identifying foundation for tributaries lower of the James

by be, River spawning that used anadromous fish. may are, or

Aside from print this report, there little is else in that

spawning addresses issue the

of informati Current areas. on

by personal anadromous fish obtained observation on was runs

spawning of interviews with local sherman fi and runs,

landowners, knowledgeable personnel and consultation with of

Virginia the Commission of and Inland Fisheries Game

F), Virginia (VMRC), Marine VCGI Commission Resources

Virginia (VIMS), Institute Marine of Sciences and James R.

Associates, Incorporated. Reed and Tributaries were

categorized I)

) probable; confirmed; 3) unlikely as- or

spawning spawning anadromous for fish. streams Confirmed

I) (1970) reported those which: in Davis streams al. et are

finding 2) spawning; evidence personnel Alosa of field our

activity; observed spawning found evidence 3) of or or

knowledgeable and/or personnel local residents agency

(locals) having identified

spawning Probable as runs.

spawning

confirmed, those streams I) yet: not are are

of, upstream tributary

of, tributary confirmed or a a

( therefore within spawning the freshwater of range

fish); 2) anadromous fish; accessible anadromous and to are

3) adequate depth have herring for least river ascend. at to

that shallow herring Streams river ascend, for too to are or

downstream all of confirmed tributaries deemed to are were

unlikely spawning be tributaries.

Impediments spawning migrations to anadromous of fish

by identified interviews with fisherman local and were

landowners, consultation officials, with enforcement VCGIF

inspection topographic of 7.5 minute USGS and field maps,

observations. dams be effective Beaver barriers to may

migrations (Fig. anadromous 2), fish but for the of purposes

this report, did consider be them not permanent to we

structures. estimates upstream Our of the limits of

anadromous

fish

based the scenario beaver- of are runs on no

related obstructions. of streams, the On there is many no

barrier, well-defined natural gradual but rather a

shallowing eventually of the that stops stream river

herring. addition, herring upstream the In limit river of

these

between streams of result may vary runs years on as a

discharge. variable stream of these streams, For many we

subjective made upstream of limit estimate the river of a

herring migrations, locals, based interviews with and on

drainage gradient of and bias stream assessments Our area.

overestimate,

in favor of than rather to was err an an

underestimate, lengths of the of used. stream

Highway crossings (confirmed, all the sections of on

probable, unlikely) and lower tributaries the River of James

that anadromous identified. fish Each to open are were

crossing

regard impact evaluated with its to stream was on

flow, swimming information this and known related the to was

species abilities limitations and the anadromous of that

tributary. particular the of Parameters use, may use, or

depth, velocity, gradient, relevance included and

highway crossing I) turbulence. categorized

Each was as:

passable; 2) impassable; 3)questionably passable. Sites or

visited possible,

than needed. When were once, more as we

with consulted locals the of anadromous fish in on success

negotiating given crossings.

place printed All

and based those stream are names on

topographic 7.5 the minute Anastomoses, USGS maps. on

oxbows, free-flowing tidal

tributaries with little or no

headwaters, and unnamed with freshwater tributaries small

drainage (therefore, discharge),

little not areas are

study. mileages addressed this in

based those Stream are on

published by Virginia in report the Department of a

(1969). Development Conservation and Economic If a

particular mileage available in the aforementioned not was

publication, from taken 7.5 minute measurements USGS were

topographical following printed. channel the main maps, as

AND RESULTS DISCUSSION

Spawninq Tributaries Used For

Striped primarily bass in the tidal freshwater spawn

portion spawning mainstem of the grounds River. Their James

officially in the (VMRC River have been defined James

Regulation 450-01-003•) Emergency being Sunken from as

(River 49) City Meadow (River Mile Creek upstream Point to

75).

Striped Chickahominy Mile

bass the River far up run as

(Fig.

3),

apparently Walkers and Dam in this spawn as some

tributary (Olney Kyle 1985, Blanks, al. VMRC, and et pers.

). reported Interviewed spring, locals in that the comm.

striped

Appomattox bass

the River far the up run as as

rapids just Petersburg (Fig. downstream of Harvell in Dam

3), they tributary. is but it known if in this not spawn

According several locals live in that to Suffolk the

striped (as bass well American river and shad area, as

herring) (confluence ascend Nansemond the River with James

8.2) River dam, River Mile and Lake Meade the at to up

o•

• o

(tributary Nansemond) Branch of the the Western to up

Branch Reservoir dam. observed have Locals these Western

spring following fish in the of the events storm year, runs

flowing that result in freshwater abundance of the an over

spillways.

short-lived, dam These and fish the runs are

apparently when flows downstream the diminish. The return

spawning during locals interviewed did that think not occurs

spring During conditions, these flow the average runs.

salinity would below levels these dams be unsuitable for

larvae of and anadromous fishes. eggs

spawning American lower River in the shad James areas

drainage striped bass, similar with those of to very are

using 1970). (Davis shad and smaller tributaries al. et more

prefer American shad shallow tidal in flats to spawn over

(Davis 1970). less saline than ppt al. water et one

shad Appomattox American in both the and and up spawn run

Chickahominy (Kyle Blanks, ), Rivers VMRC, but pers. comm.

by migrations upstream their blocked Harvell Walkers and are

respectively. Dams,

(1970) reported herring Davis al. river that et spawn

portion River, in tidal the freshwater the and in of James

River, empty that tributaries into the of the most James

(the VA), Scotland, River between Mile •0 and of town

captured Gravid Richmond. have in adults been the tidal

portion tributary of least downstream at River Mile of one

•0, spawning but (James has been Reed, documented not R.

Associates, Reed James and dip R. ). Inc., No pets. comm.

fisheries herring

river developed for net have any on

tributaries downstream of River 46. Mile James the of None

interviewed locals

spawning of aware any were up runs

tributaries downstream although •6, River of Mile James two

"herring swirling" reported seeing locals in the lower tidal

portion (confluence Grays of Creek with the River James at

•) thought they Mile 40. and spawning. They have been may

did capture observed, of not positive fish the

any so a

identification

made. Based the above not was on

information, unlikely herring it river that in appears spawn

tributaries that empty into the River downstream James any

of River Mile 40.

total of tributaries 96 A River, of the between James

(Richmond) Manchester 40, and River Dam Mile identified were

from topographic 7.5 (Table minute I). USGS these, Of maps

54 have found herring spawning confirmed river to were runs,

probable spawning 38 deemed streams, four and to were appear

unlikely be spawning candidates for runs.

Impediments Spawning .M.i•rations to

5• Of the tributaries spawning known have to of runs

fish, anadromous 33 line; unobstructed the fall 12 to up are

•i d •

o o o o o o o o o o o o • ,• •

C) 0 C) C) 13

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16 ,,J,.)

highway spawning migrations; have block six have dams that

herring impediments crossings be, river that to may are, or

length; spawning

has is its entire open runs; one an one

herring; impassable private stops river and culvert that one

through shallow channel is concrete-lined that flows too a

herring negotiate. that 38 tributaries Of the river for to

spawning probable the

30 unobstructed streams, to up are are

herring impede line; would river six dams that have fall

length; probably

and has its entire is open one runs; one

operations. by mining been altered

highway evaluated, crossings Of 88 the were seven

remaining passable; questionably impassable 81 the either or

species passable would that for the anadromous deemed were

problem

crossings All of the them. encounter are on seven

They spawning below. described and streams, confirmed are

descending presented upstream from in to sequence, are

downstream.

Creek Proctors

crossing be Creek 1-95 The at Proctors may a

spawning herring significant Several river barrier to runs.

herring time, ascended river testified that locals at one

they crossing,

but the 1 Creek far US Proctors up now as as

bridge, vicinity when 1-95 of the than the get further no

line installed encountered. beaver dams not A sewer are

along

this delay, creek stop, herring least river at may or

crossings, contributing several at the reduction in to

available crossing pair stream them. 1-95 The is to of a

single bridges

(support) with under concrete span apron a

bridge. the

southbound bridge The northbound have may a

similar it, support under but it is visible. the not As

(right of the descending side) channel water main flows over

exposed the spreads long, it into concrete out apron, a

deep (~ shallow

1986), April fast-moving •, 5 (~ and cm on

cm/sec April 1986) •, (Fig. 80 •). herring sheet River on

would able be ascend not this under observed to the flow

conditions.

There is descending side the channel left a on

through gravel/cobble side deposit. that cuts carries It a

considerably less channel, than main the water is but

relatively adequate depth and has flow and river for narrow

herring difficulty. without ascend to much too this Because

discharge channel has less channel, than main river the

herring readily be not it. attracted these to For may

crossing this herring, be barrier river to reasons, may a

"questionably

passable". and labeled If this structure was

altered herring allow river to with it is to was pass ease,

difficult estimate how length additional to much stream

by would herring, be used river improve it if would the

spawning herring all. The river at would still have to run

problem negotiate downstream, the by created areas 19

installation

ephemeral of the

line well beaver sewer as as

dams.

Lieutenant Run

According locals,

herring river Lieutenant to up run

tributary

Run, River, Appomattox usually the of and a are

stopped Bollingbrook the bridge Petersburg. at in Street

pipes and bridge Water logs this trap under and sewer

debris, forming impassable dam and barrier in most a years

(Fig. 5).

During

hole in the debris dam years, some a

permits herring river Bollingbrook get upstream of to

happens, herring When Street. this river ascend an

additional (fall 75

line), shallow riffle to which m a

apparently stops them. indicated Locals that small this

large has herring they stream had river and have never runs,

declining been in This recent suffers from stream years.

development, urban accompanying with siltation, its altered

regimes, flow and abundant and trash debris.

Creek Poor

herring have spawning Locals river Creek, in Poor seen

tributary another herring of Appomattox the River River.

known

far the intersection to of Bank up are come as as

Washington (Route 36), and reported Street

seeing but one no

them upstream crossing. of the 36 Route the Between Route

crossing 36 and intersection the of and 36 Bank Route 21

Street, through Creek adjacent Poor culvert that is passes a

parallel

and

it 36 to Route under elevated passes as an

Norfolk and railroad Western line. This culvert has a

drop vertical of (Fig. about 6), 15 its outlet which at cm

impassable would be herring for during river high except

discharge. probably This culvert is the upstream limit for

herring river if the riffles below stop do them. not runs,

Further is research needed make determination. final to a

this If modified, culvert herring river possibly could was

this additional stream 1 mile O. the 36 to Route up run an

during culvert above-average discharge. with The years

depth in water the (~ 36 culvert is shallow Route 3 too cm

deep 1986) II, herring March negotiate for river to on

during spring (Fig. 7), above-average flows but at average

flows, adequate depth there be for them ascend to may

through Consequently, this structure. the 36 culvert Route

"questionably

passable";

labeled during evaluation was an

high discharge required would be make final to a

Approximately determination. 36, 80 above the Route m

cascades stream down gradient section steep through of a

boulders; cobbles and small this stop would river numerous

herring all flow conditions. at indicated Locals that the

herring river

this

small and stream not runs on are are

observed every year.

0 o

Figure

7. Outlet the of culvert 36 Route Creek. Poor on

shallow the Note in visible the cell. water

Run. Walls

large

Creek, tributary has Powell of Run, Walls a a

locals,

According herring to river some every year. run

stopped and I0 herring of upstream reached Route river were

recent by However, dams. beaver shallows 635 below Route or

altered the bridge has stream I0 construction at Route so

bridge. Rubble herring the above get river do that not new

placed the of bridge downstream has been the demolished from

the bridge. under rubble backs water This current up

gradient steep stretch of bridge short present and forms a

through the concrete down cascades shallow where water the

herring do not (Fig. 8). river claim that Locals rubble

April 1986, river dead 23, point. beyond this ascend On

impediment of this herring downstream littered the stream

the spawning

found in following stream but run, were none a

riffle, rubble point. created the addition above this to In

bridge that girders the under steel several there are are

they herring if river partially submerged disorient and may

modified, crossing this If riffle. ascend the to was manage

miles. 1.2 probably additional ascend herring could river an

Creek Courthouse

is Creek crossing Courthouse 155 The Route over

passable". "questionably herring Courthouse ascend River

5, but of upstream Creek, tributary Creek, Queens Route of a 26

locals

have them above 155. stated Locals Route never seen

herring that river remain in short between the stretch

155, 5

Routes and but obstructions observed this in no were

section possible of the creek. herring river It for appears

especially culvert, to the to 155 during Route up run

periods above-average of discharge. The flows stream

through only the of culvert, three cells box of this one

during periods except high discharge. April of 1986, 3, On

depth the 9) (Fig. the water inlet the culvert at to 13 was

suboptimal which herring is (Mudre for river et cm, passage

1985), al. impassable and therefore during be may average

spring higher discharges, flows. this At culvert would

likely passable. be properly this modified, If culvert was

herring river only could

ascend additional •0 upstream an m

encountering before natural shallow that stop riffle would a

them.

Yarmouth Creek

The (a 632 tributary culvert Route Yarmouth Creek at of

"questionably passable". Chickahominy River) the is It

pipes, consists four of approximately each 1.0 concrete in m

diameter. pipes, only four Of the submerged, is and not one

clogged it silt, making impassable. with debris and it was

tops The openings the of downstream submerged three of the

water's pipes

10-15 below According the surface. to are cm

interviewed, herring locals above the river get do most not

crossing, apparently negotiate submerged this few but the a

pipes spillway

upstream the and additional I00 to run an m

(impassable). slow velocities Pond for The the Cranstons at

submerged culverts of the be insufficient mouth to may

herring river them. The attract most to enter stream

culvert well between and is this Pond suited for Cranstons

herring, river would modification culvert of this and open

spawning good habitat. another I00 of up m

SUMMARY

Striped primarily American bass and shad in the spawn

portion species River freshwater of the Both James proper.

Chickahominy Appomattox Rivers ascend the and Walkers and to

respectively. species Spawning Dams, Harvell of both is

only Chickahominy River, known in the but American to occur

herring Appomattox. known shad in River the to spawn are

empty and in tributaries ascend into that the most spawn

provided they 40, River upstream lower River Mile of James

adequate depth. have free and accessible Of the 96 access

•0, upstream tributaries River Mile identified of 5• were

spawning herring, found confirmed river for 38 be to streams

probable

spawning probably deemed streams, and four were are

explore used. Anadromous fish and tributaries not enter

they •0, known Mile but downstream River of to not spawn are

in them.

Highway impede do structures either not to appear

striped

spawning bass shad American because these runs, or

species prefer large tributaries, in which to spawn are

usually bridged. herring However, river ascend smaller much

tributaries, highway crossings and of the 88 evaluated seven

impassable

questionably passable either river for are or

herring. problem

crossings

All confirmed seven are on

spawning herring. tributaries river for of these Four are

proximity located in close the upstream natural for limit to

herring migrations, river and corrective modifications would

spawning (two limited result crossings in additional habitat

Creek,

Lieutenant Run, Poor and Courthouse on one on one on

Creek). do know whether modification We the of not 1-95

crossing significantly would Creek increase Proctors on

herring spawning available river habitat due other to

anthropogenic obstructions and beaver dams downstream.

crossing However, modification of the I0 Walls Run, Route on

the and 632 culvert Yarmouth Creek would Route open up on

significant spawning herring (possibly habitat for river as

quality much stream). 1.25 additional miles of as

TRIBUTARY DESCRIPTIONS AND CROSSING EVALUATIONS ROAD

Descriptions individual of the tributaries of James

(Richmond), River downstream Manchester of their Dam usage

by fishes, public anadromous and evaluations road of

presented following them,

that structures in the cross are

descending The listed in streams from pages. sequence, are

upstream downstream, correspond and their to those to names

printed

1-2•,000 topographic the scale The USGS maps. on

"herring" herring" "river interchangeably and used terms are

following in the text, refer and alewife both and to

herring. following blueback The definitions the of are

terminology descriptions tributary in used the road and

crossing evaluations.

topoqraphic quadranqle. This is the USGS of the name

1:2•,000 topographic scale that mouth contains the USGS map

tributary. of the

Tributary o_•f. body is This the of the into water name

tributary which the flows.

above Miles is mouth. distance This the from the mouth

tributary body the of the mouth into of the which to water

flows. it

cateqory. This Use indicates the of the usage

tributary by spawning anadromous fish. Tributaries that are

by known spawning be used designated to anadromous fish are

"confirmed". spawning by Confirmed listed Davis streams as

"D". (1970) al.

denoted with et that Streams are a

knowledgeable

personnel and/or locals identified agency as

"L". having spawning

with denoted Those streams runs are an

personnel

which in observed, field of, evidence found our or

"P". spawning

denoted with Tributaries that the runs are a

personnel locals and with, familiar yet not agency were

spawning suitable be for to anadromous fish appear

(freshwater adequate depth), designated and

are as

"probable". likely Confirmation these of tributaries would

require sampling. field observation and Tributaries that do

spawning (brackish suitable for not anadromous fish appear

"unlikely". inadequate depth)

water classified or are as

Mileage length miles) (in This is estimated the .open.

of spawning anadromous stream fish to for open or

exploratory movements.

qrati

Mi grati

ob structi denti fi mi ed I on on. on

given obstructions here. the of this For purposes are

"fall line" report, shallowing

denotes actual falls of an or

impede the migration would that upstream of stream

anadromous

fish. If beaver observed known dam and to a was

"(or dam)" impede migration, upstream designation the beaver

specified. is

crossin_•_. Road and/or This is the number the of name

public

tributary. that road the These listed in crosses are

descending from upstream downstream. to sequence,

evaluated. Date This is the date when site the

and evaluation measurements made. were

Passaqe crossing Each categorized status. road is as

"p e" "i

e" questionable",

i ab

ab i based the mp a s s a s s or on

swimming ability size and species the of anadromous fish

that tributary. would ascend the Structures that are

"(T)". passable only high

tide at denoted with are a

type. type Structure The of that supports structure

the tributary road it the is described here. as crosses

"CMP" "cell" corrugated denotes pipe. metal The refers term

rectangular individual opening to in box culvert. an a

Size. the approximate This is pipe size of each or

cell in culvert. The given pipes, inside diameter is for a

the maximum width arches, height for and the width and are

listed for cells. cells The of box examined culverts most

appeared only be given to value is for these. square; one

drop. .Vertical identifies This vertical falls a

(laminar descending ledge)

flow with associated water over a

highway the would structure, anadromous that have fish to

negotiate observed flow conditions. the under The

given vertical difference is the between the measurement

lip falls, surface of below the and the the of the water

where from the falls. structure water

Depth culvert. depth in minimum This is the of water

thalweg bridge) (or the in the culvert under the the time at

evaluation the made. was

Velocity i__•n culvert. This the surface is maximum water

velocity bridge) (or culvert the measured in under the at

the time the evaluation made. was

Notes. site, relevant These about the notes are

including descriptions difficult of sections the of any

resulting crossing. from installation the road of the stream

GILLIE CREEK

topographic .quadranqle: Richmond, USGS VA

Tributary o__f- above River Miles 106.5 mouth- James

(D, P) category: Mileaqe confirmed Use L, O. I < open:

M..iqration obstruction: channel concrete

Narrative- development Urban regime altered has flow the of

this

that during high little flow except stream

so occurs

discharge periods. During high (the tide, lower the 75

5) adequate depth below herring; has Route to attract

area

spawning April

3, observed here Above 1986. 5 Route

was on

the normal wide, channel has been modified into stream

shallow depth approximately channel. concrete 5 Water

was

April in this 1986, 3, channel concrete much too cm on

herring. shallow for herring fisherman local said that A do

above the 5 culvert. not Route go

Structural Evaluati ons

crossinq: Road 5 Route

0•/03/86 evaluated: passable (T) Passage Date status:

four-cell Structure box tvDe- 3.5 Size- each m

drop- Vertical Depth

culvert: 30 in none cm

Velocity culvert- cm/s in I0 <

passable •otes- high culvert tide, This fish but at

appears

probably

through do this. not The above this stream up come

through culvert flows

shallow channel with concrete

a no

spawning suitable depth tide, low is At stream too

areas.

permit herring shallow crossing. this to to up access

crossing. Road Dock Street

04/03/86 evaluated: (T) passable Date Passage status-

bridge type: Structure Size:

.Vertical Depth drop: culvert:

in 1.0 > none m

Velocity culvert: i__n cm/s I0 <

depth high tide, The Notes: made and measurement at

was

herring bridge observed under this that time. at At

were

depth tide, low permit herring is shallow stream too to

crossing. this to up access

ALMOND CREEK

quadranqle: topographic Richmond, USGS VA

Tributary o_•f. above River mouth: 105.2 Miles James

(D, L) cate_qory: Mileaqe confirmed 0.5 Use open-

..Mi.qration obstruction: fall line

Narrative. herring fisherman local said that A this use

spawning,

have for

and stream least far at

up run as as

depths adequate. 5 herring

when Route said water He

are can

5, get much above because increase not of in Route stream an

gradient.

Structural Evaluations

crossinq: Road 5 Route

0•/03/86 evaluated: passable Date Passaqe status-

bridge type: Structure Size:

Vertical Depth

culvert- drop: in 6 none cm

..Velocity i_•n culvert- cm/s 50

high enough herring If flows allow Notes: water to to

are

bridge, adequate ascend the below riffles this will be there

depth bridge in the under riffles the for their passage.

GOODE CREEK

quadrangle: topographic USGS Richmond, VA

Tributary of- above River James Miles mouth: I0•. 7

(D) category: Mileage confirmed Use 0.• open:

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: upstream The herring limit of the defined is

run

by instream relatively boulders and cobbles in steep

gradient portion approximately of the stream, hundred two

downstream of 1-95. crossings meters

There road

are no

below polluted this. Stream from effluent runoff

appears or

surrounding from Although the industries. identified

as a

spawning tributary by confirmed (1970), Davis al. of et

none

locals interviewed the herring using of this were aware stream.

MILL CREEK

.topo•qraphic quadranqle: Bluff, Drewrys USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above River 103. Miles mouth: James 6

probable cate_qory: Mileaqe Use 0. • .open-

Miqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative. probably by lower The is end of this used stream

herring spawning, given and/or for tides stream

proper

discharge. portion the roads No that of the stream cross

herring

would locals of the interviewed None

use. were

herring using of this stream. aware

FALLING CREEK

topo.qraphic .quadrangle: Bluff, Drewrys USGS VA

o__f: above Tributary River Miles mouth: I00.3 James

L) (D, Mileaqe category- confirmed Use 0.6 open:

Miqration fall line obstruction-

Narrative- herring migration Upstream of limit be to appears

between natural falls 1 1-95. consist of The falls and US

steep-gradient drops each, of two least in at meter one

close All succession. of the locals interviewed that

were

herring said that above this. get do not

Evaluations Structural

crossing: Road 1-95

03/06/86 passable evaluated: Passaqe Date status-

bridge Culvert type- size- Structure

drop- Vertical

Depth culvert: in 1.0 > none m

Velocity cm/s culvert- in 25 <

deep, tidal, crossing Notes: Creek is and wide this at no

problems. passage

GRINDALL CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle- Bluff, Drewrys USGS VA

Tributary Falling o__f- above Miles mouth: 0.2 Creek

probable cate_qory: Milea_qe Use 0.2 open:

Mi_qration obstruction, fall line

Narrative- 6, visited Below 1986. March Stream

sewage on

by outfall, the is tides has influenced and treatment stream

depth herring permit sufficient flow and to passage.

visited, However, date the outflow the treatment

sewage on

contributing 75• discharge. least of the at stream was

outfall, gradient Above the increases the and the sewage

herring. becomes shallow the for of locals stream too None

herring using interviewed of this There stream. were aware

crossings

road below the outfall. sewage no are

•2

CORNELIUS CREEK

.topo•qraphic quadranqle: Bluff, Drewrys USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above River 98.6 Miles mouth- James

(D, L) Mileage cate•qory: confirmed 2. Use I open-

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: during Locals that contacted said that

years were

adequate discharge, herring with will the stream to

run

vicinity crossing Mill of Road. lives this local that A at

herring said that above much Mill get do Road. The not

herring remains below of observed Mill in the stream

were

April

Road 1986. There dam Mill old mill above

on was an

Road, I) but the it said that washed sometime in out

owner

spring 2) 1986, herring the

do of and far get not up as as

the old dam dam. visited. The site not was

Evaluati Structural ons

crossinq: Road Mill Road

0•/03/86 Date..evaluated: passable Passaqe status-

four-cell box Structure tvDe- each Size. 3.0 m

drop- Vertical Depth

i__•n culvert: 25 none cm

Velocity cm/s i_•n culvert- 25 <

problems. Notes: No passage

COLES RUN

topo_qraphic quadranqle: USGS Drewrys Bluff, VA

Tributary o__f: abov.e Cornelius Miles Creek mouth- 0.3

probable Use category: Mileaqe 0.3 .ope•n:

Miqration pond obstruction- dam

Narrative-

topographic The pond shows instream USGS

map an

0.3 mile above herring. the mouth which stop The

may

by property is owned Industries and Lone Star not

was

days accessible attempted. the visitation herring If

on was

negotiate pond, could they this could additional ascend

0.3 line, mile given adequate the fall discharge. to stream

locals knowledge No herring had contacted using of this

public

There crossings stream. portion road the are no over

herring the of that stream could use.

KINGSLAND CREEK

.topoGraphic .quadranqle: USGS Bluff, Drewrys VA

Tributary o__f: River above James Miles mouth: 96.6

cateqory: (D, L) confirmed Use Mileaqe 0.• open:

Miqration private obstruction: road culvert

Narrative- security guard A Industries Lone at Star said

herring that

this stream, but do get above not

up come a

company's culvert

of the roads. This culvert

on one

located relatively

in of gradient steep has and

an area a

it's shallow riffle herring downstream at end that cannot

traverse. If lowered, this

culvert pond (owned by dam

was a

Industries) Lone Star 0. 1 herring. mile above stop would

Measurements taken this culvert not because at it is

were

public

road, not and modifications would

not passage a

spawning increase substantially. habitat

There

are no

public crossings road point. below this

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY KINGSLAND OF CREEK

.topo_qraphic quadranqle- USGS Bluff, Drewrys VA

Tributary Kingsland of: above Creek Miles mouth- 0.3

probable category: Use Mileage 0.2 .open-

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative:

locals None the of contacted of

were aware

herring

likely Herring this creek. would the

up runs

use

portion lower of given this and/or small tides stream

proper

discharge. public stream portion road No the of cross

herring that stream could use.

PROCTORS CREEK

topographic ..quadrangle: Bluff, Drewrys USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above River James Miles 95.2 mouth:

(D, category: L) Mileage confirmed Use I 2. open:

..M.iqration (?) crossing) (or obstruction- (or fall line road

dam) beaver

...Narrative: Several stated locals that

many years ago,

herring

did this and creek far US sometimes

come as as

They agreed further. high tides, all with that

even

adequate flows, herring

dams, longer and beaver stream

no no

single much get above

There 1-95. be for this

may reason no

change. observed along line installed this A

was sewer

points; placement stream, and it several has at crosses

herring. least resulted in obstruction for at At stream one

0.5, mile the and line with the stream, the

sewer crosses

exception high tide, exposed pipe flows of this water

over

impassable herring falls congregate. where create At

high pipe tide, submerged herring becomes the and often

0.9, get it. mile to there is At stream manage

over a

recently definitely will constructed beaver dam that stop

herring for several is if it removed. to not

years

come

Immediately dam, above this beaver has the been stream

by installation, altered line and resultant several

sewer

herring shallow stop during riffles periods could low of

crossing flow. 1.8),bridge (stream the 1-95 mile At

possible (see construction has resulted in obstruction

below). impediments herring If Notes these stop do not

outright, they prevent combination in from them

may

ascending they

far did. present The upstream

as as once

herring limit

portion estimated that of

was runs as

(between between the 50-foot and elevation •0 stream contour

1-95). considerably and 1 has section This US of stream

gradient than downstream the reach. more

Structural Evaluations

crossing: Road 1 US

0•/23/86 evaluated: passable Date Passage status:

bridge type- Size- Structure

drop: ,Vertical

Depth culvert: in 35 none cm

cm/s Velocity culvert- 25 in <

they did,

far,

longer but if Herring this Notes:

up come no

difficulty. they without here could pass

crossinq: 1-95 Road

questionable 0•/23/86 evaluated: status- Passaqe Date

bridge with type: Structure apron

Depth culvert: 5 drop- in Vertical cm none

cm/s Velocity culvert: i__•n 80

bridge,

but the double be This to Notes: appears a

This it. under southbound has concrete

apron apron

span a

(right descending channel spreads main of the the water out

April 23, (

relatively

long, shallow 5 side) into

on cm a

Herring able be fast-moving would to 1986), sheet. not

is There conditions. observed flow the under ascend this

through

descending that side left cuts channel the side

considerably deposit. less gravel carries cobble It and

relatively and channel, it is but main the than water

narrow

herring without depth ascend adequate for flow and to has

has less difficulty. channel this apparent Because

readily herring channel, be discharge not main the than

may

crossing consequently, be it; this attracted to

may a

allow altered herring. to this If structure barrier to

was

much how estimate herring, difficult is it to of passage

herring

would of the stream use. more

REDWATER CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle: USGS Drewrys Bluff, VA

Tributary of: above Proctors Creek Miles mouth: 0.8

probable cate_qory: Use Mileaqe 0. I open:

Miqration obstruction: fall line

..Narrative- relatively This small, is stream but lower the

mile by herring 1 0. be during periods used above- of

may

discharge. mile, Above 1 0. gradient stream

average

increases, herring likely and would ascend. the not None of

locals interviewed

herring of this creek.

were aware up runs

portion roads No herring the of that stream could cross

likely use.

ROUNDABOUT CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle- Gap, Dutch USGS VA

Tributary above, mouth: 88. River Miles of: • James

Mileaqe (L) cateqory: confirmed 0.8 Use open:

Miqration fall line obstruction-

(off adjacent Narrative- this Landowner that creek lives to

Road) herring spring. said that the WRVA it in He

run

herring just house, said that but stop few his below most a

falls far mile 0.8. the natural No stream at

up go as as

herring. portion by roads the used of stream cross

FOURMI LE CREEK

topo•qraphic .quadran•qle- Gap, Dutch VA USGS

Tributary above o__f: 88. 1 River Miles mouth: James

L) Mileaqe (D, 1.9 cate_qorY: confirmed Use open:

Griggs Miqration Pond dam obstruction:

herring agreed Griggs Narrative- locals that All to

up run

pond dam,

The effective which barrier. Pond

serves as an

drop approximately spillway

vertical of 2.0 is m. a

Evaluations Structural

Kingsland crossinq: Road Road

11/13/85 passable evaluated- Passaqe status: Date

bridge Size: type. Structure

Depth in culvert:

50 drop- Vertical > cm none

cm/s Velocity culvert- 25 in <

depth measured, greater than but it Water not Notes:

was was

adequate herring.

for which 50 is than cm, more

BAILEY CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle- USGS Gap, Dutch VA

Tributary o__f: above Fourmile• Creek Miles mouth- 7 O.

(L) cate•qory- Milea_qe Use confirmed I. 1 open:

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: herring Several local migrate said that sources

this

least stream far at 5. talked Route I to

up as

as a

living adjacent landowner Bridge this Long to Road stream at

herring who said stop Bridge somewhere between Long Road and

upstream herring 5. The Route for limit estimated be to

was

shallow riffle Bridge downstream Long of Road. a

Evaluations Structural

crossin_q- Road 5 Route

11/13/85 evaluated: passable Date Passaqe status:

bridge type- Structure Size:

.Vertical drop:

Depth culvert: in 50 > none cm

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 25 <

depth velocity

Notes: No because made measurements

or were

it depth obvious adequate that barely there and

was was

perceptible

Herring flow. problems. will with this pass no

TURKEY ISLAND CREEK

topoqraphic Roxbury, quadranqle- USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above River Miles 79.8 mouth: James

L) (D, cateqory: Mileaqe confirmed Use 3.9 open:

Miqration Shirley Millpond obstruction: dam

Narrative- herring

locals

Several said far

up run as as

Shirley Millpond impassable. dam, which is The of

owner

pond herring this said that do make it the dam not to up

every year.

Structural Evaluati ons

crossinq: (Route 606) Road Mill Road Carters

11/13/85 evaluated: passable Passaqe Date status:

bridge type: Structure Size:

drop: Vertical Depth culvert:

in I. 0 none m

Velocity cm/s culvert- in 25 <

depth velocity Notes: of and Measurements taken due not

were

suitability;

depth approximately obvious to 1.0 and

m, was

problems there herring. little for current. No passage was

crossinq: Road 5 Route

11/13/85 evaluated- passable Passaqe Date status:

bridge •: Structure Size-

drop: Depth

Vertical culvert: in 1.0 none m

.Velocity cm/s culvert: in 25 <

problems Tidal influence here. Notes- for No passage herring.

CREWES CHANNEL

.topo_qraphic quadrangle: USGS Gap, Dutch VA

Tributary Turkey o_•f- above Island Miles Creek mouth- 0.9

probable cate•qory: Mileaqe Use 0.• open-

Miqration obstruction: fall line

arrative: ..N. knowledge could locate with we of this not

anyone

likely stream, but herring portion it is that the use

by influenced tides. The shallow is and has stream

very

immediately little flow April below 1986, 3, 5. Route On

the only deep, riffles

below 5 1-2 Route numerous

were cm

herring. shallow much for too upstream The limit of

probable herring

estimated be the head of to at runs was

influence, tidal which is below 5. roads the Route No

cross

portion herring of that stream could use.

SHAND CREEK

.quadranqle: Hopewell, topoqraphic USGS VA

Tributary above o__f: River 75.6 Miles mouth: James

probable Milea_we 0.5 category..: Use open:

Mi_qration obstruction- fall line

Narrative: with familiar the locals contacted of None

were

likely herring tidal this is that the It stream.

use

portion influence, tidal the Above of this small stream.

inadequate herring. shallow flow becomes and has for stream

herring portion

could roads the of that No stream cross use.

JOHNSON CREEK

topographic .quadrangle- USGS Hopewell, VA

Tributary o__f: River Miles above James mouth: 75. •

category- (D, L) Use confirmed Mileage 2.2 open:

Migration obstruction- (or dam) fall line beaver

Narrative: The locals that interviewed said that

were

herring

this creek beaver and dams

run every year,

between Spruce (Route 72•) Avenue usually and 827 stop Route

them.

approximately beaver A dam I00 above 827 Route

new

probably will stop the for the few next A

run years.

fireman the at Volunteer Department Enon Fire has watched

herring the this (> years). for stream 30 run on

years many

said He that in when beaver absent, dams the

years even

were

shallow usually herring riffles prevent from numerous

getting

far herring

I0.

Route has He

up as

as up seen come

just below crossing to the only

Route twice, many once or

only and few fish it made far. that years ago, a

Structural Evaluati ons

crossing: Road Spruce (Route 72•) Avenue

03/06/86 evaluated- Date Passage passable status:

bridge type- Structure Size-

Vertical

drop- Depth culvert: in 50 > none cm

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

Herring usually Notes: do they make it this not far. If

get crossing, they this to road to could here were pass

difficulty. without

crossing: Road 827 Route

evaluated- 11/13/85 Date passable PassaGe status:

Structure three-cell tvoe: box Size. 2 > m

drop. Vertical

Depth culvert: in 1 > none m

Velocity i__n culvert- cm/s 25 <

location, deep is Notes- and tidal this and Stream at

problems. presents passage no

APPOMATTOX RIVER

topoqraphic Hopewell, quadranqle- USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above River Miles 75. mouth. 1 James

P) (D, category: Mileaqe confirmed L, Use II.2 open:

Miqration obstruction. Harvell Dam

Herring Narrative- American and shad the base of to up run

striped Harvell Locals interviewed that said that Dam.

were

usually riffles/fast just bass do above the not water

large herring downstream dam. of the observed A

was run

April 22, below the dam Harvell 1986. is Dam

approximately high despite impassable 3.0 and is the m

herring of ladder. fish that said Locals presence

try ladder, sometimes get fish the old but to

are

ascending. High prevented in unsuccessful examination water

ladder, pool of the fish it but be weir and to appears a

type.

Evaluations Structural

crossinqs: 1-95, I, Road and I0 US Route

03/06/86 evaluated: passable Passaqe Date status:

bridges .types: Structure Size:

drop: Vertical Depth

culvert: in 1 > none m

Velocity i_•n culvert: cm/s 25 <

bridges Notes- deep crossings road These tidal the

are over

portion Appomattox, of the obstructions and not to are

species. fish anadromous

BRANCH FLEETS

topo_qraphic quadrangle: Petersburg, VA USGS

Tributary above o__f- Appomattox mouth: II. River Miles 1

unlikely Mileaqe categorY: 0.0 Use open:

Migration fall line obstruction-

Narrative: shallow small and be used This is to stream too

joins possibly by herring, where mouth it the except the at

Herring

Appomattox River. creek in this not

on were seen

they spawning Appomattox. observed the dates in the were

EUTENANT RUN I L

topo•qraphic quadranqle- Petersburg, VA USGS

Tributary above o_•f- Appomattox Miles mouth: I0.0 River

Mileaqe (L) I category: confirmed 0. Use open:

bridge pipes Miqration Bollingbrook obstruction- under St.

Narrative- this work Locals that in lumber store next to a

herring creek said that often this to stream

up spawn. run

Bollingbrook They

often make it far the Street

up as as

bridge, normally

effective

barrier. which

serves as an

logs pipes bridge trap and and under this Water

sewer

debris, 21, forming May effective dam in most On

years.

impassable; high 1986,

debris this dam 40 and

was cm

gizzard get the creek could and shad had to not

up spawn run

crossing. gizzard get above this Since shad often to manage

herring, barriers that block reasonable is above it to

herring During above could get this site. that not

assume

permits herring

get in the debris dam hole to

years, some a

happens, Bollingbrook have locals above When this Street.

herring running

shallow witnessed 75 another to

up m a

apparently (fall line), This stops which riffle them.

substantially sediment, with in bedload has silted stream

spawning Locals said unsuitable habitat. and

appears as

substantially herring declined in this that have stream runs

in recent years.

Evaluations Structural

Bollingbrook crossinq: Road Street

03/11/86 impassable evaluated. Passaqe Date status:

bridge type: Size- Structure

Depth drop: adequate Vertical culvert: in •0 cm

Velocity cm/s culvert- in 25 <

pipes bridge logs this trap Notes: and under and Water

sewer

forming herring debris, in effective barrier dam and to

problem herring alleviated, If this could most

years. was

only

upstream 75 additional run m. an

CREEK POOR

quadranqle: Petersburg, topoqraphic VA USGS

above Tributary mouth: 9.6 Appomattox River Miles of-

Mileaqe (L) 0.3 confirmed category- Use open:

Miqration culvert fall line obstruction- or

herring using creek Narrative- this have Locals every seen

Herring

far the

known few to

up years come as as are or so.

(Route 36), Washington but and intersection of Bank Street

36 above them interviewed the

has Route

seen no one

crossing crossing. and the 36 the Route Between

flows Creek Street, Bank 36 and intersection of Poor Route

parallel adjacent 36 through and is culvert that to Route a

Norfolk and railroad

elevated under Western it passes an as

drop

15 vertical of about has culvert at line. This

cm a

high during herring except outlet, stop would which its

probably below). (see discharge the culvert This is Notes

herring below do if riffles limit the upstream for not runs,

final is needed make research stop them. Further to

culvert below and above this determination. The stream

pools (> wide) deep (2-3

75 with is small 36 Route

cm m

punctuated herring riffles; deep) would be able shallow with

spring above-average only negotiate in riffles these to

Approximately 36, the above 80 flows. Route stream

gradient

through steep section of down cascades

numerous a

herring all boulders; would stop this and small at cobbles

flows.

Evaluations Structural

crossinq. 36 Road Route

questionable 03/11/86 evaluated: Passaqe status: Date

2.0 each five-cell box Size: tvDe- Structure m

i__•n Depth culvert-

drop- 3 Vertical cm none

cm/s Velocity culvert- in I00

crossing, normally Herring get due this could Notes: to not

below; however, be described it obstruction the to

may

during high herring possible with get here for to

years

flowing evaluated, discharge. date the water On stream was

through culvert, five cells the of box and two of this

was

only deep. few centimeters The shallow combined water,

length with (~ m), gradient, the of culvert this 35 and

velocity, impassable would make normal this flows. at

During periods discharge, high depth of flow and the

permit herring characteristics culvert this of may passage;

required

evaluation after is make storm event to an a a

final determination. culvert If modified this for

was

herring herring only could additional ascend 80 passage,

impassable above 36 section steep with Route to m a gradient.

crossinq: parallel Road Culvert 36 under railroad Route N&W

03/11/86 evaluated: impassable Date Passaqe status:

box four-cell Structure tvDe: Size: 2.0 each m

drop- ..Vertical Depth

culvert: 15 in • cm cm

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 30

drop vertical The the this culvert Notes- would mouth of at

herring periods during stop high discharge. except of On

evaluated, only flowing through the date water of two

was

culvert; largely cells the of this silted other the two

were

depth adequate in. herring in these cells Water for not was

herring

Locals if far make it not passage.

up were sure as

this culvert since riffles stop below If this them.

may as

properly

probably modified, herring culvert could up was run

additional mile 0. 1 the culvert. 36 to Route an

HARRISON CREEK

topo•qraphic quadranqle: Petersburg, USGS VA

Tributary above o__f: Appomattox River 8.7 Miles mouth:

(L) Mileage. cateqory: confirmed 0.8 Use open-

Mi.gration obstruction: fall line

herring Narrative- with Three locals familiar the

runs were

Petersburg employee landfill said in this the at An stream.

portion herring creek, this but lower that the of he

run

poorly placed they normally above get did think not a

crossing. have landfill locals culvert road other Two at

just dipped herring landfill, upstream above the of

6•5), they (Route Puddledock monitored the have but Road not

relatively culvert landfill be in The recent years. may run

herring interviewed locals said make All do it recent. not

probably 36; shallow the is from to Route stream too up

sedimentation.

Evaluations Structural

(Route 6•5) crossinq: Road Puddledock Road

03/11/86 passable evaluated: Passaqe Date status:

type.: three-cell box Size: 2.0 each Structure m

drop: Depth culvert: .Vertical

in 50 > none cm

cm/s Velocity culvert- in 25 <

velocity Deep with culvert Notes: little this makes water

passable problems. Only without three of the cells of

one

during flows; culvert this box carries the water average

other silted in. two are

OLDTOWN CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle: Chester, USGS VA

Tributary Appomattox of- above River Miles mouth: 7.9

probable cate_qory: Milea_qe Use I. 6 open:

Mi•qration obstruction: fall line

Employees Narrative- disposal the at center at sewage

Conduit Road have worked observed and this next to stream

They for

herring have

far in this years. up never seen or

braided the channel within the downstream. wooded If

swamp

herring

they probably this stream, restricted the to

use are

lower portion tidal reaches. roads the No that could

cross

by herring. be used

SON BRANCH HARRI

topo•qraphic quadranq!e: Hopewell, USGS VA

,Tributary o__•f- above Appomattox River Miles 6. mouth: 1

probable category- Milea•qe Use 1 0. open:

Mi•qration mining operations obstruction:

Narrative: This small been has diverted and altered stream

by mining operations, according several times to Lone Star a

employee.

Industries

could find if he He not

was even

sure

the except stream, old for the mouth. said the He stream

through pits, been has diverted several which the old of are

employee filled with another and have water. He

now never

herring they thought creek, mouth in the of this but it seen

portion be used. roads that could be used the No may cross by herring.

SWIFT CREEK

topographic quadranqle: Hopewell, USGS VA

Tributary Appomattox of- River above Miles mouth- 4.6

category: (D, P) Use confirmed Mileaqe L, •.9 open-

Miqration obstruction: Swift Mill Creek Dam

Narrative:

Herring this the of base Swift stream to

up run

immediately Mill Dam, Creek downstream of I. is The dam US

high impassable about •.0 and all times. at is There

m a

good herring

only here in The most road

up years. run

crossing portion by herring the used 1-95. is over

Evaluations Structural

crossinq: Road 1-95

11/13/85 .evaluated- Date passable Passaqe status:

bridge type: Structure Size:

drop- yertical Depth adequate culvert: in none

Velocity i__n culvert: cm/s 25 <

Herring Notes- bridge problems. this under with pass no

TIMSBURY CREEK

topo_araphic quadranqle- Chester, USGS VA

Tributary o_•f- Swift above Creek mouth: Miles I. 9

probable cate_qory- Mileaqe Use 0.9 .open:

Miqration ..0..b.st.ruction: line fall

Narrative:

The locals interviewed that of

were were unaware

herring using this local creek. lives that the One Route at

crossing 619 lived has

there and has for

years

never seen

herring herring they this it, in

creek. do If

use are

probably portion, restricted lower the below tidal the to

Highways Equipment Department of has The Center. stream

jams

log vicinity shallow riffles and in the

numerous

some

Equipment likely the herring of Center; these would block

portion in

of This visited most stream

years. runs was on

April 22,1986, herring actively migrating when the in

were

Creek, herring

vicinity Swift but observed in of the

were no

Equipment portion the roads the No of Center. stream cross

herring that could use.

CREEK ASHTON

Hopewell, quadran_qle.: topo_qraphic, VA USGS

above 3.6 Tributary mouth: Appomattox Miles River of:

Mileage (D, L) 2.2 confirmed category: Use open:

dam) (or Miqration beaver fall line obstruction:

vicinity herring of in Narrative- the have Route Locals

seen

Above they 620. 746, have but Route at not

any up

seen

resulting log chutes,

7•6, from there Route

numerous are

difficult activity, previous would make that beaver

passage

old herring during evidence is of flows. There for

average

746, immediately but below and above both beaver Route dams

string

activity. is 620 there below Route Just current

a no

dams, recently doubtful that is but it beaver constructed of

limit herring upstream this far. The ascend would was

7•6 and 620. between estimated be Routes to

Evaluati Structural ons

crossin_q: Road 7•6 Route

passable 11/13/85 evaluated: Passa_qe. status: Date

bridge Size: tvDe: Structure

Depth culvert: drop- 50 Vertical in > cm none

cm/s .Velocity culvert: 25 in <

problems. Notes: No passage

CABIN CREEK

topographic .quadranqle: Hopewell, USGS VA

Tributary o_•f- Appomattox above River Miles 7 I. mouth:

L) (D, cateqory: Mileaqe confirmed Use I. 6 open:

Miqration obstruction- line fall

Narrative: that local lives the mouth A this creek of

near

herring only,

portion said that

tidal the and

up use can run

only high it This tide. shallow creek is in tidal at the

sedimentation. of believes result the creek is He

area as a

herring shallow influence, for above too the tidal much and

strongly

herring felt

that

did far not Route

up run as as

6•5. crossing lives that 6•5 the A Route

young man near

herring normally 6•5, said that stop below but he year one

herring fish that looked like almost Jackson to Farm up saw

Road. it fish doubtful seemed Because the he that

saw were

herring they due shallow extensive riffles have to would to

ascend, crossing several locals the Jackson Road Farm

near

interviewed. individual confirmed the story that One

were a

crossing fish during high almost occurred this to

up run

they herring. but water, this local said said not He

were

they herring-like

shape color, in and small had but

were a

description gizzard shad, This mouth. matches that of which

adept ascending gradients steep riffles and than at

are more

herring. Therefore, herring upstream the limit of be

may

just downstream of Jackson Road until further data Farm

Species otherwise. herring- identification of this proves

like fish is needed.

Evaluations Structural

crossin_q- Road 6•5 Route

03/11/86 evaluated: passable Passa_qe Date status:

bridge type- Size- Structure

drop: Vertical Depth

culvert: 8 in none cm

Velocity cm/s i_•n culvert: 50

depth crossing Notes: The this less than water at

was

herring day evaluated, desirable for the but it

on was

considerably deeper than in the riffles downstream. numerous

discharge If high herring the enough creek for ascend to

was

they below, riffles the bridge then could this under pass

crossing with ease.

BULLHILL RUN

topographic quadranqle: Hopewell, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: Cabin above Creek Miles mouth: I. 2

unlikely category: Use Mileaqe O. 0 open:

Migration obstruction: line fall

Narrative: locals interviewed of the

None of

were aware

herring tributary. using this This be stream to too

appears

shallow herring support

to a run.

GRAVELLY RUN

topoqraphic USGS quadranqle: Hopewell, VA

Tributary o_•f- River James above Miles mouth: 7•.0

cate_qory: unlikely Use Mileaqe 0.0 open:

..Mi •qration obstruction: discharge industrial (?)

Narrative: This small by has stream been altered the

influx

industrial discharge; of there high is

constant water

discharge adjacent from industrial plants. guard A the at

entrance The to Company Stone

said he herring has

never seen

this only stream, and occasional catfish.

did He carp

think quality not the water would be herring. suitable for

public No roads portion the herring of

creek that

cross

could quality if water acceptable. use were

BAILEY CREEK

topo•raphi.c .quadranqle: Hopewell, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: River above Miles James 73.7 mouth-

(L) category: Mileaqe Use confirmed •.7 open:

Miqration obstruction: fall line

Employees

Narrative- disposal plant at the at

sewage a

junction Bailey of Cattail Creek and said Creek that

many

herring just this above the stream of mouth to

up run

They herring Cattail Creek. said that continue

some

further, they herring but did think above much not the went

bridge.

156 Upstream log Route 156 of there Route many are

chutes and shallow riffles that would make

passage

During difficult. flows, herring could make it not

average

Southerly

high During far flows, herring Run. up

as as may

be Southerly get able the mouth to of Run, but is to it up

they doubtful would much further. go

Evaluati Structural ons

crossinq: Road 156 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated: passable Passaqe Date status:

bridge type: Size.: Structure

drop: yertical Depth

culvert: in 50 > none cm

Velocity i__•n culvert- cm/s 25 <

deep wide; The Notes- is and would there be stream

problems crossing. this under passage

crossinq: Road I0 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated- passable Date Passaqe status:

bridge type: Structure Size-

drop: Yertical Depth

culvert: in 1.0 > none m

Velocity i__•n culvert- cm/s 25 <

deep problems wide;

The i and Notes: stream passage no s

crossing. this under

SOUTHERLY RUN

topo_qraphic quadranqle: Hopewell, USGS VA

Trib1•tary Bailey o__f: above Creek Miles mouth: •. 6

probable category: Mileaqe Use 0.3 .open:

Migration obstruction: fall line

.Narrative- herring

know Locals of this stream. A up no runs

herring

lives that 6•6 has in this Route man on never seen

they 6•6. creek said lower end the Route He at up may use

during certain but he of it. is The stream

years,

unaware

pools deep end, has few that, lower in the above but is it a

shifting

with shallow substrate. sand roads the No

a cross

portion by herring. that of could be used stream

MANCHESTER RUN

..topographic Hopewell, quadranqle- USGS VA

Tributary Bailey o__f: above Creek 3.5 Miles mouth-

probable category: Mileaqe Use 1.6 open:

Migration obstruction: line fall

Narrative: the interviewed of locals of None

were aware

using herring likely they is this that the stream. It

use

junction Bailey lower Creek; end with its how far but

near

they vicinity 156, would is unknown. the of Route In up run

this wide about is about I0 •. 0 and stream

averages m cm

deep

during spring pools, flows. few There

average very are

mostly just shifting (heavy with shallow sand substrate

runs

sedimentation). possible, unlikely, but for It

appears

herring point ascend this above 156 to Route stream to

some

during high water.

Evaluations Structural

crossing: Road 156 Route

03/12/86 evaluated: passable Passage Date status:

type- two-cell Size- box each 3.0 Structure m

drop- Depth

i__•n culvert- Vertical 20 none cm

.Velocity cm/s i__•n culvert: •0

unlikely herring far, Notes- is would this that It

come

possible high During high but it be with water, water. may

passable this would culvert with difficulties. the be On

only visited, date this carried cell culvert of water; one

deposits. other had the extensive sand

CATTAIL CREEK

topo.•raphi.c, quadranqle: Hopewell, VA USGS

Tributary Bailey above o__f: mouth: 2.3 Creek Miles

Mileaqe probable 0.• cate_qory: Use open:

Miqration fall line obstruction-

Employees plant Narrative: the the at treatment

sewage near

it, herring in but have this creek noticed mouth of

never

depth adequate they

for lower felt the 50 has

m or so

possible liberal, herring. of upstream be limit the To

herring being

well above their demarcated

as was run

herring portion the of that estimate. roads No stream cross

could use.

EPPES CREEK

quadranqle: .topo•qraphic Westover, USGS VA

Tributary o_•f- above River Miles 72.2 mouth: James

(D) cateqory: Milea•qe confirmed Use 2.0 open:

Mi_qration obstruction- fall line

Narrative: essentially This is creek tidal gut. Locals

herring interviewed

creek; of this

up unaware were run a

however, (1970) reported herring spawning Davis al. in et

tributary. this herring upstream

The limit of the

was run

estimated head be of tidal the influence. to roads at No

portion

herring the of could that stream cross use.

KIMAGES CREEK

.topoqraphic quadranqle: Westover, VA USGS

Tributary above 71.0 River mouth- of: Miles James

(L) Mileaqe cateqory: confirmed O. 1 Use open-

M.i...qration Charles obstruction: Lake dam

According Narrative- locals, good herring

is there to run a

mouth of this creek the base of Charles Lake dam. the to

portion by herring. the used roads of No stream cross

JENNY CREEK

topographic quadranq!e- USGS Westover, VA

Tributary of: River above Miles 70.6 James mouth:

probable cate_qory: Mileaqe Use 0.8 open:

Miqration

(probably obstruction- length) entire open none

Narrative:

local lives that A creek the mouth

near was

herring uncertain if creek; this all locals other up ran

interviewed familiar with this not is stream. It

were

likely herring

that this creek since the entire

up run

length probably is influence, under tidal and is available

herring. public to No roads this creek. cross

BILLY CREEK

topoqrap.hic .quadranqle: Westover, USGS VA

Tributary Jenny above Creek of: Miles mouth: 0.8

probable Mileaqe cateqory: Use 0. 1 < open:

Miqration pond obstruction- dam

30) Narrative: (< lower this All few the but of meters

by pond herring

blocked If dam. all the stream

are a run

they Jenny Creek unblocked the to way up may spawn,

use

section of this stream, of the locals also. None

herring using knew interviewed this of roads No stream.

portion herring

of the that could stream cross use.

CREEK BICKERS

quadranqle- t0po_qraphic Westover, USGS VA

Tributary above Jenny Miles of: Creek mouth- 0.8

Milea_qe probable category: 0.3 Use open-

Miqration obstruction: fall line

herring Narrative- Jenny the Creek If all to

way up run

tributary, they this also. of the None spawn, may

use

herring using this interviewed knew locals of The stream.

possible

upstream limit estimated be the of to at was run a

crossings

limit tidal influence. road of There over are no

this stream.

CHAPPELL CREEK

topographic .quadranqle: Westover, USGS VA

Tributary above of: River mouth: 69.9 Miles James

(L) Mileaqe category- confirmed 0.8 Use open:

Miqration line) pond (or obstruction- dam fall

Narrative: herring

Local this creek said that

sources run

(stop I0). During shallow below until it becomes Route too

discharge, possible adequate with be for it years may

herring pond above ascend I0 base of the dam Route to to

impassable. pond approximately This that is •0 dam is m

topographic is above I0 and shown the Route USGS not map. on

Evaluations Structural

crossinG: Road I0 Route

passable 05/22/86 evaluated: Passaqe Date status:

S.i.ze- type: two-cell box 1.8 each Structure m

drop- Depth Culvert: yertical

i_•n •2 none cm

Velocity cm/s i__•n culvert- 25 <

herring they through far, could If make it this Notes- pass

difficulty. without culvert this

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CHAPPELL CREEK

.,,t,opoqraphic quadranqle: Westover, USGS VA

Tributary Chappell above of: Creek Miles 0.7 mouth:

unlikely Mileage cate_•ory: Use 0.0 open.

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative:

of interviewed locals the None of

aware were

using herring tributary. tributary shallow this This is and

likely herring does

be candidate for not to appear a run. a

POWELL CREEK

topo_•raphic quadranqle- Westover, VA USGS

Tributary above River 67.8 Miles mouth: of- James

(D, P) Mileaqe cate•qory: L, confirmed 8.6 Use open:

Miqration (or dam) obstruction: fall beaver line

herring Narrative:

said that used Local to

up run sources

probably I0, well above far the mouth of Mike Route

as as

just stop above them I0. dams of Beaver Run. most Route now

upstream limit The estimated above be Mike and Run, to was

downstream mile 616. about of Route one

Evaluati Structural ons

crossin_q- Road I0 Route

03/12/86 passable evaluated: Passaqe Date status:

bridge type: Size: Structure

drop- Depth culvert: Vertical

25 in none cm

Velocity cm/s i__n culvert: 25

depth crossing herring adequate This has for Notes: water

Herring should be able without this to passage. pass difficulty.

MIKE RUN

top.oqraphic .quadranqle- Disputanta North, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above Powell Creek Miles mouth- 6.3

probable Mileaqe cateqory: 0.5 Use open:

Miqration obstruction: line fall

Narrative- herring creek, believe Locals do this not

use

shallow. lives because it is small and local that A too

adjacent crossing this the 635 said that creek at Route to

vicinity herring

have the the the of stream to

up never come

crossing. estimate, upstream liberal 635 the As Route

possible herring limit

of the 20-foot set at was a run

portion elevation roads the of No contour. stream cross

herring could that use.

NOBLES SWAMP

topo_qr...aphic quadranqle- Westover, USGS VA

Tributary above Powell of: Miles 7 Creek mouth- •.

(L) Mileage cateqory: confirmed Use O. 6 open-

Mi_qration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: herring

have Locals this stream

up run seen a

distance,

they herring short think but do much not go more

than above 200 mouth. The braided the channel this of

likely stops them after distance. short stream be To

liberal, herring

upstream limit the of the estimated was run

vicinity be in the the elevation of 10-foot to contour.

Structural Evaluations

crossing- Road 639 Route

03/12/86 .evaluated: passable Passaqe Date status:

Size: arch 75 tvoe: I. Structure CMP across m

drop: Vertical

Depth culvert- in •0 none cm

Velocity cm/s culvert: in 25 <

problems herring. for Notes: No passage

RUN WALLS

Lquadranqle: topo._qraphic. Westover, VA USGS

Tributary above •.• Powell mouth: Creek Miles of:

P) Mileaqe (L, 7 O. confirmed category: Use open-

bridge Mi_qration construction rubble I0 obstruction: from Route

herring past Narrative- get the said that Locals not

can

bridge. placed I0 below the rubble construction Route

new

herring bridge

in, used Before the to went

run some

new

stopped by I0, in water, shallow and above Route

or were

herring

by that Locals said dams. beaver recent years, more

upstream

limit

The

635. far have Route up as never run as

herring be estimated historical of to the

was run

dams). (in immediately beaver of 635 absence below Route

just below upstream present be Route limit The to appears

limit. I0, estimated historical the below 1.2 miles

Evaluati Structural ons

crossinq- I0 Road Route

impassable 03/12/86 Passaqe evaluated: status: Date

bridge Size: type- Structure

.in Depth culvert:

drop: 75 Vertical > cm none

cm/s Velocity culvert: i__•n 25 <

bridge, the under taken above The measurements Notes:

were

crossing problem downstream although of is this the main at

bridge bridge. altered the has construction the Recent

bridge.

herring Rubble reach the that cannot stream

new so

placed bridge demolished been that has the old from was

bridge. This rubble backs downstream of the current up

bridge stretch of present forms and short under the water

through gradient down cascades shallow the steep where water

herring Locals claim that rubble. the cannot concrete

herring April point. beyond 23, 1986, dead ascend this On

following but below here littered the stream run,

none a

riffle, rubble addition upstream. the found to In were

bridge girders

that steel under the several there

are are

they herring submerged partially if and disorient manage may

girders also catch debris These ascend the riffle. to may

moving

debris dam that downstream and form could serve a as

description effective

the barrier the of

see an

tributary Bollingbrook bridge

Run, Lieutenant Street

over a

River). properly crossing Appomattox the this of If

was

herring probably modified, additional could ascend 1.2

an miles.

crossinq: Road 6•I Route

II/I•/85 passable evaluated- Passaqe Date. status-

bridge type: Size: Structure

drop- Depth Vertical culvert: 75

in none cm

.Velocity cm/s culvert: in 25 <

problems. Notes- No passage

HERRING CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle: Westover, USGS VA

Tributary o__•f- above River Miles mouth- 66.9 James

(D, P) category: Mileaqe confirmed L, 6.0 Use open:

Miqration obstruction: Harrison Lake dam

•arrative: good herring

has This the stream to up a run

vicinity

of fish it 5 and make Route to

every year, up some

During herring

Harrison dam. Lake all

years, many run some

currently being rebuilt, the the dam. This dam is to way

by and denil fish ladder is be installed the of to

a summer

passing herring, 1987. Should effective it future at

prove

investigations required herring will be how ascertain far to

migrate above lake. the

Evaluations Structural

crossinq: Road 5 Route

II/I•/85 passable evaluated: Passaqe Date status-

bridge type: .Struc.ture Size:

drop- .Vertical Depth

culvert- in 1.0 > none m

.Velocity cm/s i__•n culvert: 25 <

problems crossing. this Notes- No at passage

crossinq: Road 6•0 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated- passable Passa_qe Date status:

bridge type: Size: Structure

drop: Depth Vertical

culvert- in I. 0 > none m

.Velocity cm/s i__•n culvert- 25 <

problems crossing. Notes- this No at passage

BUCKLAND CREEK

topographic quadrangle: USGS City, Charles VA

.T.ributary o__f: River James above Miles mouth: 65.5

probable category: Use Milea_qe 7 O. ,open:

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: of locals interviewed None the familiar with

were

this likely Herring creek. portion the tidal of this

use

small portion stream. roads No the of that stream

cross

by herring. could be used

QUEENS CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle- USGS City, Charles VA

Tributary o__f: River above James Miles mouth: 64.2

cate_qory- (D, L) confirmed Use Mileaqe 2.0 .open:

Miqration obstruction- none

.•arrative: Herring

length the entire this of creek.

up run

There crossings road this creek. are no over

COURTHOUSE CREEK

topographic quadran•qle- USGS City, Charles VA

Tributary o__f- Queens above Creek Miles mouth: 2.0

cateqory: Us__•e (L) confirmed Milea_qe I. 1 open:

Mi•qration obstruction: fall line culvert or

•arrative: herring Locals catch in this creek

every year.

agreed they Several locals

herring that have

never seen

above crossing; they the 155 herring Route said stop between

155 the and Route mouth Glebe of Creek. obstructions No

observed below possible 155. would Route be It for were

herring

the 155 to culvert to Route which

up run may

impassable

description below). most

years

see

Approximately

•0

upstream 155, of is Route natural

riffle shallower that is culvert, than the and stop would

herring they if get could above 155. Route

Evaluati Structural ons

crossing: Road 155 Route

0•/03/86 evaluated: Date Passaqe questionable status:

Structure three-cell tvoe: box Size: 2.0 each m

drop: .Vertical

Depth culvert: in 13 none cm

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 50

passable This culvert Notes- above-average would be with

spring discharges, but April the flow 3, present 1986,

herring likely difficulty would have negotiating the

upper

end. of the Two cells this of box culvert in, silted

are

only and

day carried

the evaluated. water The one

one

carrying

that cell had sediment bottom, water the in

was no

depth and the above depth the measurement the water at

was

end. culvert has This gradient, noticeable but upper

nothing herring that negotiate adequate could with not

depth. herring Locals

that said do far, this not up come

but the below does stream have not to

appear any

Herring obstructions. during periods ascend far this of

may

high discharge, and passable this culvert be those at

may

times.

culvert the If herring modified for

passage, was

would shallower approximately encounter natural riffle 40

upstream that would stop them. m

crossin_q: Road 5 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated: Date passable Passa_qe status:

bridge type: Structure Size:

,Vertical

drop. Depth culvert- in I. 0 none m

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

problems. Notes: No passage

GLEBE CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle: City, USGS Charles VA

Tributary of: Miles..above Courthouse Creek mouth: I. 0

cate_qor.y: (L) Use Mileaqe confirmed 1.0 open-

Miqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: dip herring Locals portion in the lower of this

during adequate discharge. with stream Several locals years

herring said that do above shallow not riffle that is

go a

about mouth, 1 mile by O. above the but contradicted this

one

saying they

sometimes about mile above the mouth.

run one

liberal, higher To be the accepted. upstream limit No

was

portion roads herring the of that could stream cross use.

PARRISH HILL CREEK

topographic quadranqle: City, USGS Charles VA

Tributary o__f: Queens above Creek Miles 2.0 mouth:

Us__•e (L) category: confirmed Mileage 0.7 open:

Mi•qration (or dam) obstruction: fall line beaver

Narrative: All locals interviewed of the herring agreed that

vicinity 5; the of to individual Route said

up ran one

herring

5, short above distance stop but within Route

go a

200 adjacent individual that lives An the stream, to

approximately 5, 0.5 mile upstream of said that has he Route

herring

far. this beaver in dams Some

never up

years, seen

vicinity the herring ascending of 5 stop Route from to may

the fall line.

Evaluations Structural

crossin_q- Road 5 Route

0•/03/86 evaluated: passable Date Passaqe status:

two-cell box Structure tvDe- Size: 2.75 each m

Vertical

droo: culvert- Depth in 1.0 > none m

Velocity culvert. cm/s in 25 <

Notes- problem herring There should be for this to pass no structure.

GUNNS RUN

.topoqraphic quadranqle: City, USGS Charles VA

Tributary o__f: Queens above Creek Miles mouth: O. 3

cateqory: (D, L) Mileage Use confirmed 1 •. .open-

Miqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative:

herring Locals that said this stream to

up run

somewhere above 5. individual enough Route No familiar

was

with the refine stream the upstream to limit further.

riffles, Shallow obstructions, likely brush beaver and dams

herring stop 618, below well liberal, but be Route to the

herring upstream migration limit of estimated be to was

above 618. Route

Evaluations Structural

crossinq- Road 618 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated. Date passable Passaqe status:

bridge type: Structure Size:

drop:

Vertical

Depth culvert: in 75 > none cm

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 25 <

herring (which crossing Notes- If get could this is to

very

unlikely) they difficulty. should without pass

crossinq- Road 5 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated: Dat____•e passable Passaqe status-

•: three-cell Structure box Size: 2.8 ? m

drop: Vertical

Depth culvert: in 25 none cm

..V.elocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

Herring difficulty. should Notes- this without The pass

by size cells of the worker, noted field the not but was was

photograph. estimated from a

HUNDRED FLOWERDEW CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle: City, Charles VA USGS

Tributary above 61.5 River mouth: of- Miles James

(D, L) Mileaqe category: confirmed 3. I Use open:

dam) Miqration (or beaver obstruction- fall line

dip According herring Narrative- locals that from this to

logs, debris, creek, herring where and used to to

run

stopped them; however, riffles beaver in dams recent years,

by have mile. shortened their 0.3 roads the No

cross run

portion

herring

have of that used stream or now use historically.

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF FLOWERDEW HUNDRED CREEK

,top0•raphic quadranqle: City, USGS Charles VA

Tributary Flowerdew above of: Hundred Miles mouth: 2.8 Cr.

probable Use cate_qory: Mileaqe 0. • open:

Mi,,,qration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: probably by herring This creek is small used for

spawning,

but of locals the contacted of

none aware were

herring portion in this creek. roads the of this No cross

herring creek that could use.

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF FLOWERDEW HUNDRED CREEK

topo•qraphic quadranqle: USGS City, Charles VA

Tributary Flowerdew of: above Hundred Miles Cr. 2.3 mouth:

cateqory: probable Use Mileage 0.3 .,open:

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: This probably small creek by herring is used for

spawning,

but the of

locals contacted of

none

were aware

herring in this creek. portion No roads the of this

cross

herring creek that could use.

100

FLOWERDEW HUNDRED TRIBUTARY OF CREEK UNNAMED

quadrangle: City, topo_qraphic, Charles VA USGS

above Tributary Flowerdew Miles Hundred mouth: I. 8 of: Cr.

probable Mileaqe 0.8 cateqory- Use open:

Miqration obstruction: fall line

by probably herring Narrative: creek is used for This small

spawning, locals contacted of but of the

were aware none

portion herring roads this of this creek. the in No cross

herring could that creek use.

I01

WARDS CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle- City, USGS Charles VA

Tributary of: River mouth: Miles above 60.5 James

(D, L) cate_qory: Milea_qe confirmed Use 7.6 open:

Mi_qration (or dam) obstruction: line fall beaver

Narrative: dams, said Locals beaver that in the absence of

herring point

I0, upstream ascend of but to Route can some

they

have them

far 658 Oak Lone Route up never seen as as

herring Mill dam. locals of said the that do Most get not

liberal, much above be I0. upstream limit of the Route To

herring

(in activity) the absence beaver of runs was

vicinity estimated be in the elevation of the 20-foot to

contour.

Evaluations Structural

crossinq: Road I0 Route

II/I•/85 passable evaluated. Passaqe Date status-

bridge type: Size- Structure

drop: .Vertical Depth

culvert- 50 in > none cm

Velocity i__n culvert: cm/s 25 <

problems Notes- No passage

102

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY WARDS OF CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle: Savedge, USGS VA

Tributary Wards of: above Creek Miles 5.0 mouth:

(L) cateqory: Use confirmed Mileaqe 0.• open:

Mi_qration (or obstruction: dam) line fall beaver

According Narrative: local lived that has to this to next

life,

herring for of his stream

most this creek

up run

distance, short dip herring locals and it. from showed He

herring where the

used before beavers to dammed us up

run

the beaver length stream. dams Recent have reduced the of

herring by the stream about to mile. 0.3 open

Structural Evaluations

crossing- Road 61• Route

.evaluated: 03/12/86 Date. passable Passaqe status:

(arch?) type:

Structure Size: wide CMP 1.8 one m

drop- Vertical

Depth culvert: in 40 > none cm

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 4

problems. Notes- No passage

103

UNNAMED CREEK TRIBUTARY OF WARDS

topo_qraphic quadranqle- Savedge, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above 2.7 Creek Miles mouth: Wards

probable Mileaqe categorY: 0.• Use open:

Miqration obstruction- fall line

portion Narrative: lower The this small creek used of be

may

by spawning, herring interviewed but of locals for the none

portion with familiar roads the this creek. No were cross

by herring. that of creek could be this used

KITTEWAN CREEK

City, topo_qraphic quadranqle: Charles USGS VA

Tributary above River of: mouth: 1 Miles 58. James

(D) Mileaqe category: confirmed 2.6 Use open:

Miqration obstruction- fall line

•arrative- interviewed the locals of with familiar None

were

herring herring upstream this limit The of stream. up runs

head tidal estimated be the of influence. No to at runs was

portion herring roads the of that could stream cross use.

105

MAPISCO CREEK

quadranqle- ..topo_qraphic City, Charles USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above Kittewan mouth- Miles Creek 0.3

(D, L) cate•qory: Mileaqe confirmed Use 2.8 open-

Miqration (or dam) obstruction: fall line beaver

Narrative: Herring stopped have in been recent

years runs

by short fall the line upstream of beaver dams. The limit

estimated gradient be where natural stop would to

was

herring (in dams). public the of absence beaver roads No

portion

herring the that could of stream cross use.

106

CREEK TYLER

topographic ..quadranqle- City, USGS Charles VA

Tributary o__f: above River Miles James 57.0 mouth:

(D) category: Mileaqe confirmed Use 7 O. open:

Mi_qration obstruction: line fall

•Narrative: interviewed of locals the None familiar with

were

herring the this upstream creek. limit The of the up run

herring

estimated be the head of tidal to at run was

influence. roads this creek. No cross

107

KENNON CREEK

.topoqraphic .quadranqle: Brandon, USGS VA

Tributary o__f- above River mouth: 55.8 Miles James

(D, L) category: Mileaqe confirmed Use 2.0 open:

M.i.qration obstruction: fall line

Narrative:

herring said that Locals this the creek to up run

portion head tidal influence. of roads the of the No cross

herring creek that could use.

108

CREEK UNNAMED KENNON TRIBUTARY OF

topoqraphic quadranqle: Brandon, VA USGS

Tributary o__f- above Creek Miles mouth- I. 4 Kennon

Milea_qe probable cateqory: O. 3 Use open:

fall MiGration obstruction- line

likely portion Herring this in the tidal of Narrative: spawn

creek,

interviewed small but of locals the were none

portion of the with familiar this creek. roads the No cross

herring could creek that use.

109

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CREEK KENNON

topo_qraphic quadranqle: Brandon, VA USGS

Tributary o__f: Creek mouth: 1.0 above Miles Kennon

probable Mileaqe category: 0.• Use open:

Miqration fall line obstruction:

likely Herring portion Narrative: in of this the tidal spawn

creek, interviewed of the locals small but were none

portion familiar with this creek. roads the of the No cross

herring that creek could use.

110

UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK

..topoqraphic quadranqle: Claremont, USGS VA

Tributary o__f- above River Miles James mouth: 51.9

L) (D, category- Mileaqe confirmed Use 8. I open:

Miqration dam) (or obstruction- fall line beaver

Narrative: According herring locals, several this to

up runs

always stopped point

have less than stream mile at some one

I0, above

there beaver when dams the Route even were on no

immediately creek. beaver dams above In recent Route

years,

slightly. herring have distance I0 shortened the of the runs

Evaluati Structural ons

Road crossinq: I0 Route

03/13/86 evaluated- passable Passaqe Date status:

bridge type: Structure Size-

yertical drop: Depth

i_•n culvert- 50 none cm

Velocity cm/s i_•n culvert- 25 <

Herring difficulty. this without Notes- pass can

111

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY UPPER OF CHIPPOKES CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle: USGS Savedge, VA

Tributary Chippokes o_•f. Upper above Creek Miles 7. mouth: 1

category: (L) confirmed Use Mileaqe O. I open-

Miqration obstruction: fall line

•arrative- dips local herring that lives A and this on

herring said stream that

lower I00 the meters

use or so.

The

has shallow stream herring that prevent

numerous areas

running from portion far. roads No the of up very cross

herring that stream use.

112

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranq!e: Savedge, VA USGS

Tributary Chippokes mouth: above o__f: Upper Creek Miles 6.5

(L) Mileage I.• cate•qory- confirmed Use open:

Migration fall line obstruction:

herring Narrative: have this Locals said the stream

up runs

always stopped point just I0,

above in at Route even some

absence I0 is beaver above of dams. About I00 the Route m

breached decades remains the of earthen dam that ago. was an

through

old is braided channel above The the dam stream

a a

herring herbaceous/shrub difficult time would have

swamp; a

(not negotiating

debris shallow and dams the numerous areas

dams) section. beaver mention in this to

Evaluati Structural ons

crossing- ,Road I0 Route

passable 03/13/86 evaluated: Passage status: Date

bridge type- Size: Structure

Depth drop: Vertical culvert:

1.0 in > none m

,Velocity cm/s culvert- in 25 <

difficulty. Herring ,Notes- without could this pass

113

BAILEY BRANCH

....topo•qraphic quadranqle: Savedge, USGS VA

Tributary Ch±ppokes Upper above of: Miles 5.9 Creek mouth:

probable category: Mileage Use 0.5 .open:

Miqration obstruction: Point Mill dam Low

Narrative- probably by herring This is used stream for

spawning,

but locals of the interviewed of

none were aware

herring tributary. using herring this Any would be

runs

by blocked dam, the Point Mill which least Low is 6.0 at

high. portion herring roads No the of this that creek cross

could use.

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY UPPER OF CHIPPOKES CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle. USGS Savedge, VA

Tributary o__f- Chippokes Upper above Miles Creek 2.2 mouth-

probable cateqory: Use Mileaqe 1.0 open:

Mi._qration obstruction- fall line

Narrative- the None of herring locals interviewed knew if

tributary. this used small Herring probably tidal the

use

portion of this portion stream. roads the No of cross

herring that stream could use.

115

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK

topographic .quadranqle- USGS Claremont, VA

Tributary o__f- Chippokes Upper above Creek Miles mouth: I. 1

cateqory: probable Use Mileaqe I I. open:

Miqration obstruction: pond dam

.Narrative- None the of locals herring interviewed knew if

used tributary. this small probably Herring the tidal

use

portion

of this stream,

and spillway far the of

up run as as

pond. small portion roads No the of that stream a

cross

herring could use.

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY UNNAMED OF TRIBUTARY UPPER OF CHIPPOKES CREEK

topographic .quadranqle: Claremont, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: tributary Chippokes unnamed Upper Creek, of

I. Chippokes upstream 1 miles Upper of of the mouth

Creek

above Miles mouth: O. 1

probable Us___•e category- Milea_qe O. 8 open-

M.i•qration obstruction- line fall

Narrative- of locals the herring None interviewed knew if

tributary. used small Herring this probably tidal the

use

portion of this portion roads stream. No the of cross

herring that stream could use.

117

BRANDON GUT

topographic quadrangle- USGS Claremont, VA

Tributary o__f: Chippokes Upper above Creek Miles mouth: 0.6

probable category, Use Mileage 0.9 open:

Mi_qration pond (or obstruction: dam) dam beaver

Narrative: of the locals interviewed None familiar with

were

herring

this Herring probably small stream. the up

runs

use

portion lower this of Herring creek. stopped would be

immediately above by crossing the spillway pond 6•2 Route

impassable, that is if beaver dams stop do them not

sooner.

portion roads No the herring of that stream could cross use;

bridge the old the mouth has at either fallen been torn or

down.

Structural Evaluations

crossing: Road 6•2 Route

evaluated: 03/13/86 Date passable Passage status:

type: pipe Structure Size: concrete 1.5 m

drop- Vertical

Depth culvert: in 75 none cm

•Velocity i__•n culvert: cm/s 15

Notes: problem herring. No for The level water at

passage

crossing this appeared impounded by be beaver to dams the

day the evaluation made. then If the level in water

was so,

culvert the considerably be lower in the absence of

may

activity. beaver

Herring only

could additional

up run an

3.0 above this culvert encountering pond before the m spillway.

118

SUNKEN MEADOW CREEK

topo_•raphic .quadran_qle: USGS Claremont, VA

Tributary of: River Miles James above mouth- •9. 1

cateqory: (L) Use confirmed Mileaqe I O. open-

Mi_qration obstruction: Sunken Meadow Pond dam

Narrative: dip herring Locals the mouth of this

creek

near

just and below spillway the of dam, Sunken Meadow Pond which

impassable is herring obstacle (~ drop 1.0

vertical an

high tide). spillway at dam The right is above the Route

crossing. 609

Structural Evaluations

crossing- Road 609 Route

evaluated: 03/13/86 Date Passaqe passable (T) status-

type: Structure three-cell box Size- 2.0 each m

.Vertical drop- Depth culvert- in variable none

Velocity i•n culvert: variable

depth velocity Notes: Water and with high the tide.

vary

tide, passable this culvert is herring with but have

ease,

nowhere

because spillway to the of the upstream side

run on

culvert. of the tide, low depth At the in water this

culvert be herring shallow too for may passage.

119

CKAHOMINY CHI RIVER

topo•qraphic quadranqle- USGS Claremont, VA

Tributary of: River above James Miles mouth: •6.5

category: L) (D, Use confirmed Milea_qe 23.3 open:

.M..i.•ration obstruction: Walkers Dam

Narrative- shad, striped

American bass, herring and

run

Chickahominy the River base the Walkers of to Walkers Dam.

only

is high during Dam

about high 30 tide, but it is

barrier during fish to Several locals most have

years.

during remarked that

unusually high tide will

years, some

herring allow get impoundment this to dam and the into

over

above. herring How far will above Walkers is Dam

run

unknown this happen time. Passage at does not

every year,

few fisherman locals and look dam; for them above the

consequently, knowledge local lacking. is crossings The

above Walkers study. Dam evaluated this in not were

Structural Evaluations

crossinq: Road 5 Route

0•/0•/86 evaluated- Date passable Passaqe status:

bridge type: Structure Size:

drop- Vertical

Depth

culvert: in 1.0 > none m

Velocity i__•n culvert- cm/s 25 <

Notes: bridge

This is draw problems. with passage a no

120

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY CHICKAHOMINY OF RIVER

quadran_qle: topoqraphic Walkers, USGS VA

Tributary Chickahominy above of: River Miles mouth: 22.3

probable cate_qory: Mileaqe Use 1.2 open:

Mi.qration pond obstruction- dam

Narrative- of the locals interviewed None familiar with

were

herring probably this stream, spawning. but it for If

use

herring they

probably this stream,

get far

up run as as a

pond immediately private crossing. dam above road No

public portion

herring roads the of that could stream cross use.

121

BARROWS CREEK

topoqraphic USG___•S. .quadranqle: Walkers, VA

Tributary Chickahominy of: above River Miles mouth- 20.8

cate_qory: (D) Mileaqe Use confirmed 3.7 .open.

Miqration (or obstruction- dam) fall line beaver

Narrative- of the locals interviewed None familiar with were

herring the this creek. dams above below Beaver and

runs

probably herring. 615 Route stop absence beaver the of In

dams, herring

probably could

shallow far the

up run as as

riffles downstream of the crossing. lower 62• Route

Structural Evaluati ons

crossing: Road 615 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated: passable Date Passaqe status- ?

Structure three-cell tvDe: Size: box 3.0 m

Vertical drop:

Depth culvert: in 1.0 > none m

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 25 <

Notes- This twice, site visited both and there times

was was

deep in Herring the culvert. water could this culvert

pass

easily depths deep with the observed. The in the water

culvert standing and the dead of suggests trees

presence

portion this that impoundment. of the beaver is stream If a

depths then would be reduced if beaver the dam so, was

eliminated and level the lowered. sizes Cell water were

photo. estimated from a

122

DIASCUND CREEK

topographic quadranqle. Walkers, USGS VA

Tributary Chickahominy of- above River Miles mouth: 15.3

category- L) (D, Milea_qe Use confirmed 6. 1 open:

Mi•qration obstruction- Diascund Reservoir Creek dam

Narrative:

herring Local large said that this

sources run

base the dam, Diascund of stream to Reservoir Creek which is

high impassable. about 8.0 and m

Structural Evaluations

crossinq: Road 622 Route

II/I•/85 evaluated: Date passable Passa_qe status-

bridge type: Structure Size-

drop:

Vertical .Depth

culvert: in I. 0 > none m

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 25 <

problems. Notes- No passage

crossinq: Road 60 US

II/I•/85 evaluated- Date passable Passaqe status-

bridge type: Structure Size-

drop- Vertical

Depth

culvert: in 1.0 > none m

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 25 <

problems. Notes- No passage

123

UNNAMED TR I BUTARY D OF IASUND CREEK

.topo_•raphic .quadranqle- USGS Walkers, VA

Tributary of: Diascund above Creek Miles •. mouth: 1

probable category- Use Mileaqe 0.5 open-

..Miqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: the None of locals interviewed knew if this

by herring, they stream used

herring and had

was never

seen

vicinity in the Herring of probably 603. Route the

use

portion tidal of this creek. portion roads No the of

cross

herring that stream could use.

124

MILL CREEK

topoqraphic .quadranqle: Walkers, USGS VA

Tributary Diascund of: above Creek Miles mouth- I. 4

cateqory: Use. (L) confirmed Milea_qe 3.3 open:

Mi_qration obstruction: (or dam) fall line beaver

Narrative- According

locals, herring to this creek at

up run

least 603, far beaver when Route dams stop do not

as as

them. 603, Above the Route channel becomes braided stream

through it

meanders containing wooded beaver

as swamp a

dams. The herring upstream migration, limit of in the

absence dams, of beaver estimated be the of mouth to at

was

Edwards Swamp.

Structural Evaluati ons

crossin•q: Road 603 Route

0•/05/86 evaluated: passable Date Passaqe status:

type- Structure two-cell box Size: 3.0 2.5 each X m

drop: ..Vertical

Depth culvert: in 75 none cm

..Velocity i__•n cm/s culvert- 25

passable Culvert is Notes: with days

prior few Just ease. a

evaluation,

this to beaver dam removed from the a was

upstream end this of culvert.

125

PARSONS CREEK

topographic USGS quadranqle: Brandon, VA

Tributary Chickahominy o__f: River M.iles above mouth: 7.7

category- probable Use Milea•qe 2.2 open:

M.iqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative:

of None the locals interviewed

familiar with

were

this likely stream. is herring It that in the tidal

spawn

portion of this stream; above influence, the tidal the

probably is stream herring. shallow too for

roads No

cross

portion the herring of that stream could use.

126

YARMOUTH CREEK

topographic .quadranqle- USGS Norge, VA

Tributary Chickahominy o__•f- River above Miles 5.7 mouth:

category: Use (D, L) confirmed Milea•qe 5.0 .,open:

Mi_qration obstruction: Cranstons dam Pond

Narrative- Local herring

said that this

sources up

run

stream, and fish beyond do most get not the 632 Route

crossing. locals that Two interviewed they said have

were

herring few submerged get above the culvert at Route seen a

632,

and another spillway I00 the to for Cranstons

up run m

Pond,

which

has drop (impassable). vertical of 75 a cm

Structural Evaluations

crossinq: Road 632 Route

0•/0•/86 ..evaluated: Date questionable PassaGe status:

type: Structure pipes four concrete Size: 1.0 each m

Vertical drop:

Depth i__•n culvert: 50 none > cm

Velocity culvert: in cm/s 25 <

Notes: pipes, the Of only four submerged, is not and it one

clogged is with debris and silt little that flows water

through it. tops The downstream of the openings

of the

submerged

pipes water's

10-15 under the surface. are cm

This site visited three times different tidal at stages;

was

the level appeared water

the visit, indicating each

same

that this probably is site above the tidal normal influence.

According the locals familiar to herring with the most

run,

herring do get above this not culvert. The above stream

crossing this is well herring suited for this

passage.

culvert properly modified, herring could ascend

was

approximately I00 further spillway the to of Cranstons m Pond.

127

LITTLE CREEK

topo._qraphic quadranqle: Norge, USGS VA

Tributary above o__f: Miles Yarmouth Creek mouth: 2. 1

(L) Mileaqe cate_qory: confirmed I. I Use open:

Miqration Little Creek obstruction- Reservoir dam

herring Narrative: spillway local said that the A to up run

Reservoir Little Creek of in This dam is 20.0

years.

some

high (impassable), April

1986, •,

and there

m on was

essentially coming supply flow this of out water no

portion reservoir. roads the of that No stream cross

herring use.

128

CREEK MORRIS

quadranqle: topo_qraphic Brandon, VA USGS

above Chickahominy 2.7 Tributary o__f: mouth. Miles River

L) Mileaqe (D, 9.3 confirmed cate_•ory: Use open-

dam) (or obstruction: Miqration beaver fall line

herring According this Narrative: local to up sources, run

point local said that 623. above One Route to stream

some

623, the herring where

above 500 to stream about Route

m run

beaver dam local said that shallow. gets Another now

herring line. natural fall of the Due to short stops the

gradient drainage large stream, of this shallow and the

area

15-foot estimated be the upstream limit the at to

was

estimates). (well local There above elevation contour are

tributaries this that unnamed of small several stream

herring report addressed in this but not

may use, are

spawning limited the habitat is available to because the

portions reaches,

of these the roads lower and cross no

herring could that streams use.

Evaluations Structural

crossinq: Road 623 Route

passable 0•/0•/86 evaluated- Passaqe status- Date

each four-cell box Size- 2.3 type- Structure m

Depth culvert:

drop. Vertical 1.0 in > m none

cm/s Velocity culvert: 25 in <

top

the within filled 35 of culvert The to Notes-

on cm was

1985, ii, November site this evaluated. the date On

was

submerged. visited, that the culvert and the It

appears was

tide, crossing there with the fluctuate this creek at may or

level the influence that downstream water beaver dams be

may

herring crossing. get this above Locals claim this at crossing.

129

GORDON CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle- Brandon, USGS VA

Tributary Chickahominy o__f: above River Miles mouth- I. 6

(D, cate•qory: P) Mileaqe confirmed Use L, 6.3 open:

Miqration Jolly obstruction- Pond dam

Narrative- According locals, herring this to creek to

up run

spillway Jolly Pond, the high of which is 1.5 and

impassable. Herring April

observed in this stream

were on

22, 1986, approximately Jolly downstream 200 of Pond. No

portion herring roads the of this creek that the

use; cross

crossing bridge spillway

Jolly 633 is Route the for a over

Pond.

There few small unnamed tributaries this of are a

herring

that stream but addressed in this not

may use, are

report spawning because the available is habitat limited to

reaches, the lower portions

and the roads of these no cross

herring that streams could use.

130

TOMAHUND CREEK

toDoqraphic quadranqle: USGS Claremont, VA

Tributary Chickahominy o__f: River above Miles 0.3 mouth:

cateqory: (D, L) Use confirmed Mileaqe 5.0 open:

Miqration obstruction: (or fall dam) line beaver

Narrative- Herring ascend this where stream the to creek

becomes

shallow for too

they where encounter

passage, or

beaver dam. Field personnel locate could not locals

any

that knew herring how

far this in absence the stream

run

beaver of dams. Currently, beaver dams upstream and

downstream of herring. Route 623 would stop The upstream

herring limit migration of

in absence the beaver of dams

was

estimated

be the to 10-foot elevation at There contour.

are

few small unnamed tributaries this herring of that stream a

but addressed not in this report because the may use, are

available spawning habitat is limited lower reaches, the to

and roads portions the these of that streams no cross

herring could use.

Structural Evaluations

crossing- Road 623 Route

0•/0•/86 evaluated: Date Passaqe passable status: ?

Structure two-cell tvDe- box Size- 2.3 each m

.Vertical drop:

Depth culvert- in I. 0 none > m

Velocity i__n .culvert: cm/s 25 <

beaver Notes- below A dam point impounded this has water

back under crossing, this creating depth greater than up

what would exist if the free-flowing. stream Herring

were

could easily this culvert depth, with

its present but pass

they undoubtedly do make it not this far. is uncertain It

whether this culvert would passable be

if the stream were

free-flowing, herring. and to open

131

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TOMAHUND OF CREEK

•topo_•raphic _quadranqle: USGS Brandon, VA

Tributary o__f: Tomahund above Creek Miles I. 0 mouth-

probable cateqory: Use Mileaqe 1.3 open:

Miqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative- Herring probably portion the lower tidal of

use

spawning. this creek for portion roads the No of cross

herring that stream could use.

132

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY JAMES RIVER OF

.topo•qraphic quadranqle: USGS Surry, VA

Tributary of: River above James Miles mouth: 43.2

probable category: Use Milea_qe I. 1 open:

MiGration obstruction: fall line

Narrative- the of locals interviewed None familiar with

were

Herring probably this creek. portion the tidal this of

use

spawning. small unlikely for creek they is It that would

get

far

5. portion Route roads No the of up as as cross

herring that stream could use.

133

POWHATAN CREEK

.topo•qraphic quadrangle- USGS Surry, VA

Tributary of: above River Miles James mouth- 41.3

(D) cate_qory: confirmed Mileage Use 8.7 open:

Migration obstruction- fall line

Narrative: Eight adjacent locals that live work this to or

interviewed, creek all and that said their to

were

knowledge, herring

did They this creek not to

up spawn. run

all said that River, the side north of the there James on

herring

downstream creeks of the up any are no runs

Chickahominy. Heath of Marina Dean said Jamestown that

formerly fisherman captured commercial herring in the

some

portion tidal knowledge, creek, they this of his but have to

caught in not

about 8-10 has heard of He

any years.

never a

spawning portion the freshwater creek, this of but

up run

why they does know would be attracted not it. not to

Assuming

herring

that there is

this stream,

a run as

reported by (1970), Davis

al. barriers et present to

no are

impede herring migration. herring The upstream limit for

therefore vicinity estimated in the be the of to runs was

20-foot elevation 613, above if beaver dams contour Route

below do stop them.

There few small not unnamed

are a

tributaries

herring of this that stream but not

may use, are

addressed in this report spawning because available the

habitat limited is reaches, lower

the and roads to

no cross

portions the herring of these that could streams use.

Evaluations Structural

crossing: Road 613 Route

0•/06/86 evaluated: Date passable Passage status-

three-cell Structure Size: tvDe- box each 3.0 m

drop: Vertical

Depth i_•n culvert- 50 none cm

yelocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

Notes: Easy herring they for if get far this to

passage were upstream.

crossing: Road 5 Route

0•/06/86 evaluated: passable Date Passage status:

bridge type- Structure Size:

drop- .Vertical Depth

culvert- in I. 0 none m

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

Herring easily. Notes: could under this structure pass

crossing. Road 31 Route

0•/02/86 evaluated: Date passable Passage status:

bridge type- Structure Size:

Vertical

Depth drop: culvert: in I. 0 > none m

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

bridge deep The Notes- under is wide. this stream and

Herring difficulty. could here without pass

crossing: Parkway Road (upper crossing) Colonial Hist. Nat.

04/02/86 evaluated: passable Date Passage status:

bridge type- Structure Size:

drop- Vertical

Depth

i__•n culvert: I. 0 > none m

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 25 <

large, deep, herring Creek is here; Notes: tidal and could

difficulty. without pass

crossinq: Parkway (lower Road Colonial crossing) Hist. Nat.

0•/02/86 .evaluated. passable Passage Date status-

bridge •: Structure Size:

drop:

Vertical Depth

culvert: 1.0 in > none m

.Velocity i__•n culvert: cm/s 25 <

135

large, Bridge Creek is mouth of this creek. .Notes: the

over

difficulty. deep, herring here; without and tidal could pass

136

GRAYS CREEK

topographic quadranqle: Surry, USGS VA

Tributary o__f. above River Miles mouth: •0. • James

(D) Milea_qe cate•qory: confirmed 7.2 Use .open:

Mi.•qration dam) (or beaver line obstruction- fall

(1970) Narrative- spawning reported herring Davis al. in et

creek. this interviewed that said of the locals

Two

were

swirling" "herring they portion

have lower in the tidal

seen

have they spawning. thought creek, of this been and

may

positive caught individual Neither make to

any a

vicinity identification. live locals in of the that Four

they crossing

heard of 618 said the have Route

never seen or

portion free-flowing herring tidal this in the of

upper or

living They creek its tributaries. said that locals in

herring. upriver dip drive other this tributaries to to

area

Assuming herring

the of this stream, presence up a runs

stop beaver dam them If would downstream of 618 Route

now.

herring removed, and above dam the then this others

were

crossing. The upstream above could the 626 to Route run

vicinity limit estimated be in the of 10-foot to was

named elevation small and several There contour. are

herring tributaries unnamed that of this but stream may

use,

addressed in this report available because the not are

spawning reaches, habitat is limited lower and the to

portions herring

these roads that could the of streams cross

use.

Evaluati Structural ons

crossing: Road 626 Route

06/16/86 passable evaluated: Passage Date status:

two-cell box 2.5 Size: 1.8 each tvDe- Structure x m

Depth drop- Vertical .in culvert:

•5 none cm

.Velocity cm/s i_•n culvert: 25 <

be downstream beaver that backed There dam Notes:

may

depth resulting culvert, greater into this in than water

free-flowing. if present, the culvert this stream At

were

by herring negotiated they with could be if to ease, were

get far. this

137

crossinq: Road 618 Route

0•/01/86 passable evaluated- Passaqe Date status-

bridge Size: type: Structure

drop- Depth •Vertical culvert-

in I. 0 > m none

Velocity cm/s culvert- 25 in <

immediately backed downstream dam has beaver Notes: A

probably Herring negotiate bridge. this could under water

easily crossing removed; beaver this if the dam there

were

gradient. depth locals is sufficient and little that Two

crossing have lived above hill this for 30 the

years over on

herring they

this have said heard of at never seen or crossing.

138

SPRING RUN

topographic quadranqle- Surry, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above Grays 6. Creek Miles mouth: 1

probable Mileaqe cate_qory: 1.3 Use open-

Miqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: interviewed of the locals of None

were aware

tributary. herring herring

Grays this If

up up

runs come

probably they would Creek the of this then stream, mouth to

tributary

estimated upstream this limit also. The

was use

vicinity beaver dams contour, in 10-foot be the of the if to

portion stop roads downstream would them. the No not cross

herring that could of stream use.

139

SWAMP DARK

.topo_qraphic quadranqle: Surry, USGS VA

Tributary above Grays of: Creek mouth- 5.3 Miles

probable cate_•ory: Mileaqe 1.3 Use open:

Mi.qration dam) (or obstruction: line fall beaver

Narrative:

interviewed locals of the None of

were aware

herring tributary.

herring this Grays If

up up runs run

they tributary probably Creek would this to also.

spawn, use

herring

they spawning, If this for would to stream

were use

by stopped presently be beaver dam downstream the of Route

crossing. dams, 626 the beaver absence of the upstream In

vicinity limit estimated in be the the of 10-foot to was

elevation contour.

Evaluations Structural

crossinq: Road 626 Route

0•/01/86 passable evaluated- Passage Date status:

three-cell Size- box Structure tvDe: 3.0 m

drop: Depth

culvert- Vertical 1.0 in > none m

Velocity cm/s i_•n <.25 culvert:

impounded presently beaver Notes: dam downstream has A water

crossing, submerged nearly under this and has culvert. the

If the removed beaver and dam free- the made stream

was

likely adequate flowing, depth would in this be there

herring culvert for passage.

HULLS SLASH GUT

topographic quadranqle: USGS Surry, VA

Tributary o_•f- above Grays Creek Miles mouth: •. 0

probable category: Mileaqe Us___•e 0.6 open-

MiGration obstruction: line fall

Narrative:

interviewed of locals the None of

were aware

herring

tributary. herring this If Grays

up up runs run

they probably tributary Creek would this to also.

spawn,

use

herring creek, If in this upstream limit the of their spawn

crossing. below well is the 620 roads Route No run cross

portion herring the of that could stream use.

CROSS CREEK

topoqraphic quadranqle. Surry, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: Grays above Creek Miles mouth: 2.0

probable category: Mileaqe Use 0.8 open:

M.iqration obstruction- fall line

Narrative:

the of locals None interviewed of

were aware

herring tributary.

herring this If Grays

up runs up run

they probably Creek tributary would to this also.

spawn,

use

herring If they only creek, in this in lower do the

spawn so

portion. tidal portion roads No the of that stream

cross

by herring. could be used

142

CREEK CROUCH

topoqraphic .quadranq!.e: Surry, USGS VA

Tributary o__f: River above James Miles 1 mouth: 39.

unlikely cateqory: Mileaqe Use 3.3 open:

Miqration obstruction- fall line

.Narrative: of locals the that None interviewed knew of

were

herring, fish, using other anadromous this for creek

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found evidence et of American

herring spawning shad in tributaries empty into that the

downstream River Grays James of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it is

tributary that anadromous fish this to

up run

herring

they creek, If this to could spawn. up were run run

fall line the if beaver to dams encountered. no were

Evaluations Structural

crossinq- Road 637 Route

0•/01/86 evaluated. passable Date Passaqe status-

bridge t_vpe- Structure Size:

drop-

Vertical Depth culvert: in 2.0 > none m

..Velocity cm/s culvert- in 25 <

herring

If they creek, Notes- this could to up were pass run

difficulty. this without structure

NECK TIMBER CREEK

.topographic .quadranqle- Surry, VA USGS

Tributary above O. 7 mouth: Crouch Creek Miles of-

Mileage unlikely 1 2. category: Use open:

Migration fall obstruction- line

Narrative: interviewed knew of the locals that of None

were

using fish, herring, this creek for anadromous other

(1970) spawning. evidence American found of Davis al. et

spawning herring empty into the tributaries that shad in or

Grays Creek. these downstream River of For James

reasons,

tributary unlikely this is it that anadromous fish to

up run

creek, they

herring

could this If to spawn. up run were run

encountered. beaver fall line dams No the if to

were no

herring portion

could of roads the that stream use. cross

RUN COLLEGE

.quadranqle: topographic Island, Hog USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above River Miles James mouth: 36.9

unlikely cate•qor.y- Milea_qe Use 3. 1 open:

M.iqration (or dam) obstruction: fall line beaver

Narrative: locals of the that interviewed None knew of

were

herring, using fish, other anadromous this creek for

spawning. (1970) Davis al. evidence found American of et

herring spawning shad in tributaries empty into that the

downstream River Grays of James these Creek. For

reasons,

unlikely

tributary it is anadromous that fish this to

up run

herring creek,

they If this would be to

spawn. up were run

by stopped presently beaver dam between 783 and Routes

likely they removed, 634. beaver the If dam would get were

above the 63• fall line. Route to

Evaluations Structural

crossing: Road 63• Route

0•/01/86 evaluated- passable Date Passaqe status-

bridge •- Size: Structure

..Vertical

Depth culvert: drop: in I. 5 > none m

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

evaluation Notes- The made beaver when below dam was a

bridge. backed under the beaver If the dam water

up was

free-flowing, crossing removed and the this would stream

likely adequate depth herring have for passage.

crossing- Road 783 Route

0•/01/86 evaluated- passable Passaqe Date status:

bridge type: Size: Structure

drop: Vertical Depth

culvert: in 2.0 > none m

Velocity cm/s culvert: in 25 <

they creek, herring

could this If Notes: to pass up were run

with this structure ease.

RUN FARM MILL

quadranqle- topographic, Surry, VA USGS

2.4 above mouth: College Miles Tributary of: Run

Mileaqe 0.3 unlikely cate_•ory: Use ..open:

line Migration fall obstruction:

of interviewed knew Narrative- locals that the of None

were

using fish, creek for this herring, anadromous other

(1970) American of evidence spawning. found Davis al. et

the spawning empty into tributaries that herring in shad

Creek. Grays these of For downstream River James

reasons,

tributary this unlikely fish to anadromous that is it

up run

they College

herring ascend to Run If to

spawn, spawn. were

portion also. this probably of lower stream the would

use

herring

portion could that of the stream roads No use. cross

LOWER CHIPPOKES CREEK

topographic quadrangle- USGS Hog Island, VA

Tributary of- River James above Miles mouth- 36.6

unlikely cate_•ory: Use Milea_•e 5.8 open:

Migration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: the of None locals interviewed that knew of

were

herring, other fish, anadromous using this

for creek or

spawning. (1970) Davis al. et found evidence of American

herring shad spawning in tributaries that empty into the

River James downstream Grays of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it is

that anadromous tributary fish this to

run

herring

If they this stream, to

could spawn.. were up run

probably

point between to I0 and Route Route up run some

63•, if beaver dams absent. were

Structural Evaluations

crossing: Road 63• Route

0•/02/86 evaluated: Date Passage passable status-

bridge type: Structure Size:

Vertical drop:

Depth culvert: in 1.0 none m

.Velocity culvert- in cm/s 25 <

herring

Notes: If they this creek, to could up were run

pass

this with ease.

RUN MILL CASTLE

quadrangle: Island, ..topographic Hog VA USGS

abov.e Chippokes Tributary mouth: 2.8 o__f: Creek Miles Lower

unlikely Mileaqe 0.5 category: Use open-

Miqration line obstruction: fall

interviewed knew of Narrative- locals that of the None

were

using fish, herring, this creek for anadromous other

(1970) spawning. American evidence found of al. Davis et

spawning empty herring into the tributaries that in shad

Creek. these Grays of River downstream For James

reasons,

tributary unlikely fish this anadromous to it is that

up run

they

creek, herring

could this If to up spawn. run run were

roads absent. beaver line No if dams the fall to

cross were

herring portion could that the of stream use.

MILL CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle: Island, Hog VA USGS

Tributary above o__f- 6 Miles 3•. mouth: River James

unlikely Mileage 2.5 cate_•ory- Use open:

Miqration Powell obstruction: Lake dam

Narrative: of interviewed knew the locals of that None

were

herring, using fish, this creek for other anadromous

(1970) spawning. American Davis evidence al. found of et

spawning herring empty into the shad in tributaries that or

Grays Creek. these River downstream of For James

reasons,

tributary unlikely it fish this is that anadromous to

up run

they herring creek,

be would this If to

spawn. up were run

drop stopped spillway (a by vertical of Powell the for Lake

m).

this the Lake 2.5 618 Route stream over crosses

spillway. Powell

Evaluations Structural

Parkway crossinq: Road Colonial Hist. Nat.

passable 0•/06/86 evaluated: Passaqe status: Date

bridge type: Size: Structure

drop. Depth culvert-

Vertical I. in 0 > m none

cm/s Velocity i__n culvert- 25 <

they creek, herring

could If this Notes: to pass up were run

with this structure ease.

150

COLLEGE CREEK

topo•qraphic quadranqle- Island, Hog USGS VA

Tributary o__f: above River Miles mouth: James 33.0

unlikely cateqory: Milea_qe 7 5. Use open:

.M.i..qration obstruction: dam Matoaka Lake

Narrative: locals of the that interviewed knew None of

were

herring, using fish, other anadromous creek this for

(1970) spawning. Davis al. found evidence of American et

spawning herring shad in tributaries that empty into the

River downstream Grays of James Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely

tributary it is anadromous fish that this to

up run

they herring fisherman Local said catch the at spawn. some

spawning herring before of this creek mouth the If

season.

they

creek, probably this could to it make

up were run as

spillway (> drop). far the Matoaka Lake 3.0 vertical

as m

5/31

spillway. this creek the Route crosses over

Structural Evaluations

crossinq. Road 199 Route

0•/06/86 evaluated: passable Passa•qe Date status:

bridge type- Size- Structure

drop- Vertical Depth

culvert: in 1.0 > none m

Velocity cm/s i__n culvert- 25 <

herring

they creek, Notes- If this to could up were pass run

this with structure ease.

crossinq: Parkway Road Colonial Hist. Nat.

0•/06/86 evaluated- passable Passaqe Date status:

bridge type- Structure Size-

drop- Vertical Depth

culvert- in 2.0 > none m

..Velocity i__n cm/s culvert: 50

151

they herring creek,

Notes- If this could to pass up were run

difficulty. this without structure

152

MILL CREEK PAPER

Williamsburg, quadranqle: topographic VA USGS

above College Tributary mouth: Miles Creek of:

Mileaqe unlikely 0.0 category: Use open:

Migration line fall obstruction:

interviewed of knew that Narrative: the locals of None

were

using fish, for this creek herring, anadromous other

(1970) American evidence spawning. of found Davis al. et

spawning empty into the herring that in tributaries shad

these Creek. Grays of River For downstream James

reasons,

tributary unlikely this fish anadromous is to that it up run

by used shallow be small and is This to too stream

spawn.

possibly herring, its mouth. except at

153

HALFWAY CREEK

topographic quadrangle: USGS Island, Hog VA

Tributary College of: .....above Creek Miles 2.7 mouth-

unlikely category: Use Mileaqe 2.• open:

Miqration Kingsmill obstruction: Pond dam

•Narrative: of None locals the that interviewed knew of

were

herring, fish, other using anadromous this creek for

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found evidence et of American

herring spawning shad in tributaries that empty the into

River downstream James Grays of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it

is tributary that anadromous fish this to

run

herring

If they creek, this to could

spawn. up were run

probably

Kingsmill spillway, far the Pond which

run as

impassable. private is The crossing road about 0.5 mile

Kingsmill below bridge

passable is Pond that is with a ease.

Structural Evaluations

crossinq: Road Parkway Colonial Hist. Nat.

evaluated: 0•/06/86 Date Passaqe passable status:

bridge type- Structure Size-

drop. Vertical

Depth culvert: in 1.0 none > m

.Velocity i__n culvert. cm/s 25 <

herring

Notes- If they creek, this to could up were run pass

this with structure ease.

154

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HALFWAY CREEK

topoqraphic ..quadranqle. Island, USGS Hog VA

Tributary Halfway above of: Creek Miles 1.0 mouth-

unlikely cateqory: ...Mileaqe Use I. 5 open:

Miqration obstruction- fall line

Narrative: the of None locals that interviewed knew of

were

herring, using fish, other anadromous this creek for

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found evidence et American of

herring spawning shad tributaries in empty into that the

River downstream Grays James of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it is tributary that anadromous fish this to

run

herring

they creek, If this would to spawn. up were run

probably stop the fall line above at 199. Route

Evaluations Structural

crossinq. Road 199 Route

evaluated: 0•/06/86 passable Passaqe Date status:

Structure two-cell box tvDe- Size: 2.5 each m

drop-

Vertical

Depth culvert: in 1.0 > none m

Velocity i__n cm/s culvert: 25 <

herring

If they creek, Notes: this to could up were pass run

crossing this with above The evaluation made at

ease. was

high tide, plenty depth herring. and there of for No

was

tide, depth low made measurements but the would at

were

probably adequate. be

155

GROVE CREEK

topographic USGS quadran_qle: Island, Hog VA

Tributary o__f: James River .above Miles mouth: 31.0

cateqory: unlikely Use Mileage 1 I. open:

..M.iqration obstruction- fall line

Narrative. None of the locals that interviewed knew of

were

herring, other anadromous fish, using

this for creek or

spawning. (1970) Davis al. et found evidence

of American

herring shad spawning in tributaries that empty into

the or

River James downstream Grays of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it is that anadromous

fish tributary this

to up

run

herring If

they to creek, this spawn. would

were up run

probably

the fall to line above tidal influence.

run

public roads portion the herring of that stream could cross

There two small unnamed tributaries of this use. stream are

that addressed not in this report because unlikely it is

are

herring that them, would enter

and roads the

cross

portions of these herring that streams could ascend.

156

SKIFFES CREEK

.topographic quadranqle: Yorktown, USGS VA

Tributary o__f- above mouth: River Miles 28. • James

unlikely Mileaqe cateqory: Use •. 0 .open:

MiGration Skiffes obstruction: Reservoir Creek dam

Narrative: interviewed locals that of the knew of None

were

herring, using fish, other anadromous this creek for

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found evidence of American et

spawning herring the in that empty shad tributaries into or

Grays River downstream these of Creek. James For

reasons,

unlikely

tributary fish it is anadromous this that to

up run

herring

they creek, get this If could to spawn. up were run

impassable spillway

far the for Skiffes Creek as as

portion Reservoir. roads the that of No stream cross

herring could the below tributaries of the None

use.

by herring spawning would reservoir be used for because of

salinity. portions moderate roads these the of No cross

herring tributaries could that ascend.

157

HUNNICUT CREEK

topographic quadranqle: Island, USGS Hog VA

Tributary o__f: above River Miles James mouth: 26.7

unlikely cate_wory- Mileage Use I. • open:

.M..igration obstruction- fall line

Narrative: of the locals None that interviewed knew of

were

herring, fish, using other anadromous creek this for

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found evidence et of American

herring spawning shad in tributaries that empty into the

River downstream Grays James of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it is

tributary that anadromous this fish to

up run

they

they If creek, this ascend could to spawn. were run

unobstructed fall line

the beaver to dam. roads No

or a

portion herring the of that could stream cross use.

158

CREEK LAWNE S

topographic quadranqle- Island, Hog VA USGS

Tributary above mouth- 26.3 Miles River of- James

unlikely Milea_qe 7.2 cateqory- Us___•e. open:

Migration fall line obstruction-

(Fritz Narrative: commercial Zeiner of fisherman A

Claremont) creek, herring this but all other said ascend

fish of anadromous interviewed locals not

any aware were

dip spawning

this its tributaries. creek No net

up or runs

fishery developed tributary. Davis this sizeable has et

herring (1970)

American shad evidence al. found of

or no

spawning River into empty tributaries the in that James

is Creek. these it downstream Grays of For

reasons,

tributary unlikely this that anadromous fish to

up run

explore during herring this could be that creek It spawn.

herring pre-spawning in it. If but do movements, not

spawn

likely they

would this creek get to to spawn, up up

run were

Creek; this, above Pooles there is

far the mouth of as as

probably inadequate depth.

Evaluations Structural

crossing- Road I0 Route

0•/02/86 passable evaluated: Passaqe status- Date

bridge type: Size- Structure

drop- Depth culvert:

in •0 Vertical none cm

Velocity cm/s culvert: 25 in <

they far, herring

this could If Notes: to

pass up were run

problem

bridge is with The here under the

proper ease. a

April bridge. 2, of the downstream riffle the end On

depth

1986, riffle 13-15 and the in this the water

was cm

probably herring m/s. velocity could 2.0 Determined

was

especially gradient, negotiate steep stretch of this short

only herring above-average would time The that with flows.

point spawning during possibly

would this be reach

run. a

probably Herring unless in this creek there would not spawn

discharge. above- average was

159

crossinq: Road 628 Route

0•/02/86 passable evaluated- Passaqe Date status-

bridge type: Structure Size:

drop: .Vertical Depth culvert:

in 1.0 > none m

Velocity cm/s i__n culvert: 25 <

herring

they creek, If would this Notes: to up pass were run

this with structure ease.

160

POOLES CREEK

topo_qraphic quadranqle: Castle, VA USGS Bacons

Tributary o__f: above 7.2 Creek Miles mouth: Lawnes

unlikely Mileaqe 1.5 cate_qory- Use open:

Miqration obstruction-fall line

Narrative- interviewed of knew of the locals that None

were

herring, using fish, other anadromous creek for this

spawning. (1970) Davis evidence al. found of American et

spawning herring into empty shad in tributaries that the or

Grays Creek. River downstream of these James For

reasons,

tributary unlikely it fish this is that anadromous to up run

herring

mouth If Creek the to to Lawnes

up spawn.

were run

probably point they creek, would above this reach of

some

especially above-average 627, flows. with Route

Evaluations Structural

crossinq- 627 Road Route

04/02/86 passable evaluated: Passaqe Date status-

bridge type: Size: Structure

i__n drop: culvert: Vertical

50 Depth > none cm

Velocity cm/s culvert- in 25 <

considerably deeper bridge Deep this is hole under Notes-

herring above below. than of the get and If most stream

(which unlikely above-average would with except be this far

flows) they with would this structure pass ease.

161

PIERCE CREEK

quadranqle- Castle, topo_qraphic VA Bacons USGS

above 5.9 mouth: Tributary o__f: Miles Creek Lawnes

Mileaqe 0.• unlikely category: Use open-

Miqration fall line obstruction:

of interviewed knew Narrative: locals that the of None

were

using creek fish, for this herring, anadromous other

(1970) of American evidence spawning. found Davis al. et

the empty spawning into herring that tributaries in shad

these Creek. Grays of downstream For River James

reasons,

tributary unlikely this fish anadromous to that it is up

run

Creek herring to If Lawnes to

spawn, up spawn. run were

They probably could they also. this creek would use

probably 627. below fail line Route the to run

162

WARW I CK R VER I

.topoqraphic quadranqle: Mulberry Island, USGS VA

Tributary above of: River Miles James 18.8 mouth-

unlikely cate_qory: Mileaqe Use I0.2 open:

Miqration City obstruction: dam Reservoir

.•arrative: the locals interviewed of that None knew of

were

herring,

using fish, other river, anadromous this its

or or

tributaries, spawning. (1970) for Davis al. found et

herring spawning evidence American of shad in tributaries

that empty into the River downstream Grays of Creek. James

unlikely it these is For anadromous fish that reasons, run

tributary this Much the freshwater of of to the up spawn.

supply, April Warwick River diverted is 6, for and water

1986,

City coming During flow of Reservoir. out

no was

periods discharge, high of freshwater flows of the out

species (see reservoir anadromous river the attract

may

description Branch). of Herring River Nansemond and Western

spillway City

could Reservoir, far the for but

up run

as as

species likely the other stop would below This 60. would US

phenomenon

early-spring; be short-lived late-winter in

a or

drops discharge salinity increases, the and the once

anadromous fish would back into the River. James out move

probably The tributaries below reservoir the saline too are

he:•ring. be attractive to to

Evaluations Structural

crossinq: Road 60 US

0•/06/86 evaluated: passable Passaqe Date status:

type: two-cell box 2.0 Size- Structure each m

drop- Vertical Depth

culvert- in 10-15 none cm

Velocity i_•n .culvert- none

flow

coming because Notes: No measured water

was was no over

depth crossing adequate dam. This herring the has if

were

river it. The crossing is shallow to this too for at

use

species herring. except any

163

ALL TRIBUTARIES NORTH ON THE OF THE SIDE RIVER JAMES

DOWNSTREAM OF RIVER WARWICK THE

o_•f- Tributaries above River Miles 0-18.2 mouth- James

unlikely cateqory: Use

Narrative: of the locals interviewed that None knew of

were

herring, fish, using anadromous other small creeks these

spawning. (1970) Davis for al. evidence found of et

herring spawning shad American empty in tributaries that

into the River downstream Grays of James Creek. these For

unlikely

is it that fish anadromous these reasons,

up run

tributaries Herring to these small enter

spawn. may

during exploratory prior tributaries spawning. to movements

portions herring roads the No these of creeks that

cross

exploratory during could movements. use

PAGAN RIVER

topographic quadran•qle: USGS Mulberry Island, VA

Tributary of: River James Miles above mouth: 17.0

category: unlikely Use Mileaqe 9.9 .open:

Miqration obstruction: Millpond Wrenns dam

Narrative: None of locals the that interviewed knew of

were

herring, other fish, anadromous using this

river for or

spawning. (1970) Davis al. et found evidence of American

herring shad spawning in tributaries that empty into the

River downstream James Grays of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it is that

anadromous fish tributary this

up run

thought local herring One that possibly and other spawn.

anadromous species lower entered the part of this stream,

but to not could be It that anadromous fish spawn.

are

temporarily attracted during this early to river the

part of

migration their especially upstream, during periods

high

discharge (see description of Nansemond River

and Western

Branch). herring If

river, they to this could

were up run

spillway far the Millpond of Wrenns with above- go as as

flows; species the other would stop below this. average

677

Route this spillway creek the Wrenns to crosses

over

Millpond.

Structural Evaluations

crossinqs. Road I0 Route and I0 Route Business

evaluated- 0•/02/86 Date Passaqe passable status-

bridges .types- Structure Size-

.Vertical drop-

Depth

culvert- in 2.0 none > m

.Velocity i__•n culvert- cm/s 25 <

river The Notes: both crossings these tidal, at deep, is and

wide. Anadromous fish could under both structures pass easily.

165

PAGAN ALL RIVER TRIBUTARIES EXCEPT CYPRESS JONES AND CREEKS

Ltopoqraphic quadranqles- Smithfield, Castle, USGS Bacons Benns

Mulberry Church, Island, and VA

o__f: Tributaries Pagan River

unlikely category: Use

•arrative: of locals that interviewed the None knew of

were

herring, fish, using other anadromous for these creeks

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found evidence American of et

herring spawning shad in tributaries empty that into the

River downstream Grays James of these Creek. For reasons,

unlikely it is anadromous that fish these tributaries

up run

Herring portions lower tidal to the of enter

spawn. may

during exploratory these prior small tributaries movements

spawning. tributary,

but

all roads the On

one cross no

portions herring during of these creeks that could

use

exploratory exception is The the 626 movements. Route

crossing

Creek, bridge presenting

Blairs which is

over a no

problems species. for anadromous passage any

166

CYPRESS CREEK

topographic quadrangle: Church, USGS Benns VA

Tributary Pagan of: River above Miles •.3 mouth:

unlikely category: Use Mileaqe 5. 1 o.pen:

.Miqration obstruction- fall line

Narrative: of locals None the interviewed that knew

were

herring, using fish, other anadromous this creek for

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found et evidence of American

herring spawning shad in tributaries that empty into the

River downstream James of Grays Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it

is that tributary anadromous fish this to

up run

Anadromous temporarily fish be this attracted

to spawn.

may

during early creek the migration part their of upstream,

especially during periods high discharge (see description of

of River Branch). Nansemond herring and Western If

were

they probably this stream, could get the fall line to up run

6•; above the species other Route anadromous stop would

unlikely below this. is It that anadromous fish would be

to, attracted enter, Little Creek other small or or

tributaries this of creek.

Evaluations Structural

crossinG: Road 6• Route

0•/2•/86 evaluated: Date Passa•qe passable status:

Structure two-cell tvoe: box Size: 2.5 each m

drop:

Vertical

Depth culvert- in I. 0 none > m

Velocity culvert- cm/s in 25 <

depth Notes- There is essentially sufficient gradient and

crossing; this

there at should problems be for

passage no

species negotiate that the freshwater tidal stream any

can below.

crossinqs- 258/Route Road 258/Route I0 US and I0 US Business

0•/2•/86 evaluated: Date Passage passable status:

bridges types: Structure Size-

167

drop-

.Vertical

Depth culvert- in 2.0 > none m

.Velocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

problems Notes: species. No for is The creek

passage any

deep, wide, bridge crossings. tidal and these at

168

CHAMP I ON SWAMP

topoqraphic USGS quadranqle- Church, Benns VA

Tributary Cypress of: Creek Miles above mouth: 2.9

cateqory: unlikely Use Mileaqe 4.5 open:

Miqration obstruction: fall line

Narrative: of the None locals that interviewed knew of

were

herring,

other anadromous fish, using

this creek for or

spawning. (1970) Davis al. et found evidence

of American

herring shad spawning in tributaries that empty into the

River James downstream of Grays Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it is

that

anadromous fish tributary this

to up run

Anadromous fish temporarily be spawn. attracted this to

may

during creek early the part migration of their

upstream,

especially during periods high discharge of (see description

of Nansemond River

and Branch). Western herring If

were

this they stream, probably could get the

up to fall line run

below 65•; Route the other anadromous species

stop would

below Route 620. unlikely is It that anadromous fish would

be attracted to, enter, the small unnamed tributaries of or

this creek.

Structural Evaluations

crossinq: Road 620 Route

evaluated- 0•/2•/86 Date Passaqe passable status:

bridge Structure type- Size-

droR:

Vertical

Depth i__n culvert- I. 0 none > m

Velocity culvert- in cm/s 25 <

Notes- problems No crossing. this at The is passage creek

freshwater but has influence; tidal the deep channel

is with little gradient.

169

JONES AND CREEK TRIBUTARIES

topographic .quadranqle: Church, USGS Benns VA

Tributary o__f: Pagan above• River mouth- Miles 6 O.

unlikely category: Use

Narrative- None locals the interviewed of that knew of

were

herring,

fish, using other anadromous this creek its

or or

spawning. (1970) tributaries for Davis found al. et

evidence spawning herring of American shad tributaries in

that empty into the River Grays downstream of Creek. James

unlikely these For it is anadromous fish that reasons, run

these tributaries and This creek its to up spawn.

brackish, tributaries

drainage have small and areas, are no

sizeable stretches of freshwater. doubtful is that It

anadromous drainage, fish during would this enter

even

exploratory crossings

Two Creek movements. Jones

on are

below, evaluated happen should anadromous fish this enter to

creek.

Structural Evaluations

crossinqs:Routes Road 669 70• and

0•/2•/86 evaluated- passable Date Passaqe status:

bridges types: Structure Size-

drop:

.Vertical Depth

in culvert: 1.0 > none m

.Velocity culvert- cm/s in 50 <

crossings Notes- passable Both would be with ease.

170

CHUCKATUCK CREEK

.topographic adranqle- USGS Newport South, News VA .qu.

Tributary of: River above James Miles mouth: 8.7

unlikely category: Use Mileaqe 7.5 open:

Miqration Millpond obstruction: Godwins dam

Narrative: of locals None the interviewed that knew of

were

herring, fish, other using anadromous this for creek

spawning. (1970) Davis al. found evidence et of American

herring spawning shad in tributaries empty that into the

River James downstream Grays of Creek. these For

reasons,

unlikely it

is that tributary anadromous fish this to up

run

This creek its and tributaries brackish, and spawn.

are

drainage have small Anadromous have fish been known

areas.

tributary, this probably to enter exploratory but these are

herring movements. If

this to creek to

up were spawn, run

during it would period be high discharge; of above- at

flows, herring possibly could

ascend far average

as as

Millpond, Godwins impassable. which is Brewers Creek and

the other tributaries this creek to addressed in not

are

this unlikely report because they it is by that used

are

fish, anadromous and lack crossings road the sections

over

adequate depth with for anadromous fish.

Structural Evaluations

crossing- 10/32 Road Route

evaluated: 06/16/86 Date Passaqe passable status:

bridge type: Structure Size-

drop: Vertical

Depth culvert- in 20 none cm

Velocity culvert: cm/s in 25 <

The Notes: above during low-flow made measurements

were

Herring conditions. only during could periods get this far

high discharge, of time, and crossing that this at should

passable difficulty. without

crossing- Road 17 US

0•/2•/86 evaluated: Date passable Passage status:

171

bridge Structure type: Size-

drop: Vertical

Depth culvert: in 2.0 none > m

Velocity i_•n cm/s culvert- 25 <

Notes: problems No here. passage

172

NANSEMOND RIVER

topoqraphic .quadranqle: USGS Newport South, News VA

Tributary of: River James above Miles mouth: 8.2

unlikely category: Use Mileaqe 19.2 open:

Miqration obstruction: Lake Meade dam

Narrative: Several of the locals that interviewed

were

agreed striped bass, that

American herring shad,

and

run

this spillway river the to Meade, of Lake only but this

happens when provide storm

events sufficient freshwater

flowing

spillway.

the dam

usually

These

over

runs are seen

in late-winter

early-spring, short-lived, and the or

are

disappear fish when diminish. flows locals interviewed The

did

think that these not fish dam, below the but

spawn

are

merely attracted the freshwater early to flow in their

migrations.

the flows Once water normal, return to of much

river's

discharge the is diverted supply for water and

use,

the river below the dam (unsuitable becomes brackish for

larvae and fish). of anadromous (1970) Davis al. et eggs

found

evidence of American herring shad spawning in

no or

tributaries that empty into the River James downstream of

Grays Creek. these unlikely For it is that

reasons,

anadromous fish tributary this All to the

up run spawn.

tributaries river, of this with exception the of Western

Branch, addressed not in this report because it is are

doubtful that anadromous fish them. enter

Structural Evaluati ons

crossinqs: Road (Route •60 10/32), Business US 58/•60, US

125, Route and 17 US

0•/2•/86 evaluated: Date Passaqe passable status:

bridges ...types- Structure Size-

drop: yertical

Depth culvert: in 2.0 none > m

Velocity culvert: in cm/s 25 <

bridge Notes: All these of crossings by passable all are species.

173

WESTERN BRANCH

topoqraphic USGS quadrangle- Chuckatuck, VA

Tributary of: Nansemond River Miles above mouth: II. 6

cate_qory: unlikely Use Milea_qe 2.5 .open:

Migration obstruction: Western Branch Reservoir dam

Narrative: Locals that live dam the at for Western Branch

striped Reservoir bass, said

shad, American herring and

run

the dam to when storm result in events sufficient up

quantities freshwater of spillway. released the

These over

short-lived, disappear and fish the flows when runs are

diminish. The locals interviewed did think that not these

fish below dam, the merely but

attracted the to spawn

are

freshwater early flow migrations. in their the Once water

flows creek's normal, return to much discharge of the is

diverted for supply water the and below river

the dam use,

becomes (unsuitable brackish for larvae

and of eggs

fish). anadromous

(1970) Davis al. et found evidence of

American herring shad spawning in tributaries that empty

into the River downstream James Grays of Creek. these For

unlikely it is

that anadromous fish this reasons,

up run

tributary

to The tributaries of this creek not spawn.

are

addressed in this report because it doubtful is that

anadromous fish them. enter

Structural Evaluati ons

crossinq: Road 10/32 Route

0•/2•/86 evaluated: Date Passaqe passable status:

bridge •ype: Structure Size:

Vertical drop:

.D.epth culvert- in 2.0 none > m

Velocity i_•n culvert: cm/s 25 <

Notes- bridge This passable is with species. for all ease,

ALL TRIBUTARIES ON THE SOUTH SIDE THE OF JAMES RIVER

DOWNSTREAM THE NANSEMOND OF RIVER

Tributaries of: River above James Miles mouth: 0-8.2

unlikely category: Use

Narrative: of locals None the that interviewed knew of

were

herring, other anadromous fish, using these tributaries

spawning. for

(1970) Davis al. et found evidence of

American herring shad spawning in tributaries that empty

into the River downstream James Grays of Creek. these For

unlikely it is

that anadromous fish these reasons,

up run

tributaries to Anadromous explore fish the lower

spawn.

may

portions tidal of during these tributaries pre-spawning

The crossings road movements. larger the tidal

over

tributaries bridges that anadromous negotiate fish could are

with ease.

175

TERATURE L I TED C I

Atran, S.M., Loesch, Kriete, J.G. Jr., W.H. and Rizzo.

Feasibility 1983. study fish of facilities in

passage

River, the Richmond, James Virginia. Special VIMS

Report 269, Virginia No. Institute Science, of Marine

Gloucester Point, 109 VA. p.

Davis, J., Miller, J.P. and Biology Wilson. 1970. W.L. and

utilization of anadromous Completion alosids. Report

1967-1970. Project Anadromous Fish Virginia AFC-I, VA

Institute Science, of Marine Point, Gloucester VA.

Jones, Kiceniuk, D.R. J.W. and Banford. 197•. O.S.

Evaluation swimming of performance the of several fish

species from the Mackenzie River. Journal the of

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MacPhee, C., and Swimming 1976. F.J. Watts. performance

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Idaho, College Forestry, Wildlife, of Range and

Sciences, Bulletin 13. No. •I p.

Mudre, J.M., Ney, J.J. and analysis 1985. R.J. Neves. An of

impediments the spawning migrations to of anadromous

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Transportation, Charlottesville, 81 VA. p.

Olney, J.E., Grant, G.C. and Hill. 1985. G. Relative

contribution Virginia of three rivers spawning

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176

INDEX TO TRIBUTARY DESCRIPTIONS

ALL PAGAN RIVER TRIBUTARIES EXCEPT CYPRESS AND

JONES CREEKS 165

ALL TRIBUTARIES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF JAMES THE

RIVER DOWNSTREAM THE OF WARWICK RIVER 163

ALL TRIBUTARIES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE JAMES

RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF NANSEMOND THE RIVER 17•

ALMOND CREEK 37

APPOMATTOX RIVER 57

ASHTON CREEK 67

BA LEY I BRANCH 113

(tributary BAILEY CREEK Creek) of Fourmile 51

(tributary BAILEY CREEK River, of James near

Hopewe i i 72

BARROWS CREEK 121

BICKERS CREEK 81

BILLY CREEK 80

BRANDON GUT 117

BUCKLAND CREEK 90

BULLHILL RUN 70

CAB IN CREEK 68

CASTLE MILL RUN I•8

CATTAIL CREEK 76

CHAMP I ON SWAMP 168

CHAPPELL CREEK 82

CHICKAHOMINY RIVER 119

177

CHUCKATUCK CREEK 170

COLES RUN

COLLEGE CREEK 150

COLLEGE RUN IZ•Z•

CORNELIUS CREEK z•2

COURTHOUSE CREEK 92

CREWES CHANNEL 53

CROSS CREEK IZ•l

CROUCH CREEK 1

CYPRESS CREEK 166

DARK SWAMP 139

IASCUND D CREEK 122

EPPES CREEK 77

FALLING CREEK z•O

FLEETS BRANCH 58

FLOWERDEW HUNDRED CREEK 97

FOURMI LE CREEK 50

GILLIE CREEK 35

GLEBE CREEK

GOODE CREEK 38

GORDON CREEK 129

GRAVELLY

RUN 71

......

GRAYS CREEK 136

GR NDALL I CREEK 1 z•

GROVE

CREEK 155

......

GUNNS

RUN 96 ......

178

HALFWAY CREEK 153

HARRI SON BRANCH 6•

HARRI SON CREEK 62

HERRING CREEK 89

HULLS SLASH GUT I•0

HUNN CUT 157 CREEK I

JENNY 79 CREEK

JOHNSON CREEK 55

JONES CREEK 169 AND TRIBUTARIES

KENNON I07 CREEK

KIMAGES 78 CREEK

KINGSLAND CREEK •

KITTEWAN CREEK I0•

LAWNES CREEK 158

I L EUTENANT RUN 59

(tributary Creek) LITTLE of CREEK Yarmouth 127

LOWER CHIPPOKES I•7 CREEK

MANCHESTER RUN 75

MAP I CREEK SCO I05

MIKE RUN 85

(tributary Creek) Diascund of CREEK MILL 12•

(tributary River, MILL of CREEK James

near

Williamsburg) 14,9

(tributary River, of CREEK MILL James near

) Richmond 39

MILL FARM RUN I•6

MORRI S CREEK 128

179

NANSEMOND RIVER 172

NOBLES SWAMP 86

OLDTOWN CREEK 63

PAGAN RIVER 1

PAPER MILL CREEK 152

PARRI SH LL HI CREEK 95

PARSONS CREEK 12 5

P IERCE CREEK 161

POOLES CREEK 160

POOR CREEK 60

POWELL CREEK

POWHATAN CREEK 133

PROCTORS CREEK z}6

QUEENS CREEK 91

REDWATER CREEK 48

ROUNDABOUT CREEK 49

SHAND CREEK 54

SKIFFES CREEK 156

SOUTHERLY RUN 7•

SPRING RUN 138

SUNKEN MEADOW CREEK I18

SWIFT CREEK 65

TIMBER NECK CREEK IZ}3

TIMSBURY CREEK 66

TOMAHUND CREEK 13 0

TURKEY ISLAND CREEK 52

180

TYLER CREEK

106

......

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF CHAPPELL CREEK 83

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY CHICKAHOMINY OF RIVER 120

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY IASUND OF D CREEK 123

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF FLOWERDEW HUNDRED CREEK 98

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF FLOWERDEW HUNDRED CREEK 99

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY FLOWERDEW OF HUNDRED CREEK 100

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY HALFWAY OF CREEK

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF JAMES RIVER 132

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY KENNON OF CREEK 108

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY KENNON OF CREEK 109

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY KINGSLAND OF CREEK z•5

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TOMAHUND OF CREEK 131

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF

UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK 116

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK 111

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK 112

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY UPPER OF CHIPPOKES CREEK llZ•

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK 115

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY WARDS OF CREEK 102

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY WARDS OF CREEK 103

UPPER CHIPPOKES CREEK II0

WALLS RUN

......

WARDS

CREEK I01

......

WARW CK VER I R I 162

WESTERN BRANCH 173

181

YARMOUTH CREEK 126