Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
BT02
1777400
0.00 - 5.76
5.76
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
TMDL has been approved 2003.
Newcomb Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, a 4.6-mile
tributary of Turton Creek, is also listed on the 303(d) list. Newcomb Valley Creek is
impacted by sedimentation, excessive total suspended solids leading to turbidity and loss
of instream habitat. The primary source of impairment is stream bank erosion. The
stream is currently classified as a Warm Water Forage Fishery, but a 1990 survey found 5
brook trout (2-8.4 inches), suggesting some natural trout reproduction in the headwaters.
The survey also found Johnny darter and logperch. The stream HBI was 3.21, indicating
no apparent organic pollution, and the Habitat Rating was "fair". The potential use of the
creek is a coldwater Class III trout fishery.Pollutant
Sediment/Total Suspended Solids
Listed For
Fish and Aquatic Life
Impairments
Degraded Habitat
Current Use
Unsupported Aquatic Life
Listing Status
TMDL Approved
Attainable Use
Salmonid Populations Stocked
Priority
Not Applicable
Designated Use
Salmonid Populations Stocked
303(d) ID
310
Listing Date
4/1/1998
Impaired Water Notes
TMDL Approved March 13, 2003. Newcomb Valley Creek in Trempealeau County, a 4.6-mile tributary of Turton Creek, is also listed on the 303(d) list. Newcomb Valley Creek is impacted by sedimentation, excessive total suspended solids leading to turbidity and loss of instream habitat. The primary source of impairment is stream bank erosion. The stream is currently classified as a Warm Water Forage Fishery, but a 1990 survey found 5 brook trout (2-8.4 inches), suggesting some natural trout reproduction in the headwaters. The survey also found Johnny darter and logperch. The stream HBI was 3.21, indicating no apparent organic pollution, and the Habitat Rating was "fair". The potential use of the creek is a coldwater Class III trout fishery.
Date
12/26/2002