Buffalo County, Wisconsin
BT06
1810800
0.00 - 7.71
7.71
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Notes
On 2006 303d list, TMDL approved 2005.
Jahns Valley Creek is an eight-mile creek that flows the length of the Jahns Valley
Subwatershed; one of the smaller subwatersheds in the Waumandee Creek Watershed.
Downstream sections of the creek have been widened and channelized. Pasture borders the
majority of the stream with livestock permitted access to the creek, resulting in trampled stream
banks in the downstream portion of Jahns Valley Creek. Grazed woodlot and pasture contribute
the majority of sediment to the creek. Sand and silt creek bottom, poor shading, and elevated
water temperatures yield a poor fish habitat1. Jahns Valley Creek supports a warm water forage
fishery, with potential to support a Class III trout fishery. A fish survey conducted in 2001 found
7 brown trout out of 25 fish total. Speculation is that the brown trout found in the creek were
stocked.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
204
Listing Date
4/1/1998
Impaired Water Notes
Fish and stream surveys were done in 1989 and the fall of 2001. The 2001 survey found mostly forage species with a few stocked brown trout. A coldwater IBI score of 10 (poor) was found in 2001.
An HBI score of 4.31 (very good) was found in 1990.
Fish Management completed a survey in the mid to upper stream reach in 2001. No trout were found and the fish community was represented by three species including Johnny darter, creek chub and brook stickleback. SWIMs ID = 10009571
Fish Management completed a survey near the mouth at STH 88 in 2006. No trout were found and the fish community was represented by four forage species. SWIMs ID = 10010319
Date
1/31/2008
Impaired Water Notes
Jahns Valley Creek (1810800, miles 0-7.71) is part of the Waumandee Creek Watershed and sediment TMDLs were approved by the USEPA November 22, 2005.
Date
11/22/2005