Table 4. Information on log jams and beaver dams observed during LWD
surveys on Gales Creek in autumn 2005. Number of pieces, width, length
and size class are estimated numbers for each observation.
Reach
Description
Total pieces LWD
Width (ft)
Length (ft)
Size Class (ft dia)
Channel Location
Habitat(s)
GL05
Debris jam
5
10
60
1-2
Left Bank
Riffle/Glide
GL05
Debris jam
4
0
80
1-2
Mid Channel
Pool
GL06
Debris jam
3
64
3
1-2
Full Channel
Riffle/Pool
GL08
Debris jam
4
20
60
3-4
Full Channel
Pool
GL08
Beaver Dam
0
3
20
N/A
Full Channel
Pool/Riffle
GL08
Beaver Dam
0
4
30
N/A
Full Channel
Pool/Riffle
GL09
Debris jam
5
15
50
1-2
Left Bank
Pool
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