Stream Type B3
B3 Description:
- Riffle/pool sequences with infrequent pools on a moderately entrenched and sloping channel
- Rather stable plan, profile, and banks
- Entrenchment: Moderately entrenched, 1.4 - 2.2
- Water Surface Slope/Gradient: 2-4%
- Dominant Substrate Particle Size: Predominantly cobble
- Width/Depth Ratio: > 12
- Sinuosity: > 1.2
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