Stabilizing an eroding reach within an otherwise healthy system
Project Case Study
December 2023
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Project
Sager Creek Phase II Restoration
Client
Illinois River Watershed Partnership and City of Siloam Springs
Location
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Completion Date
December 2023
*excluding materials
Summary
Flow State restored a 150-foot reach of Sager Creek, stabilizing active erosion and reinforcing channel structure within an otherwise stable corridor.
The Challenge
This section of creek was actively eroding, with little bank protection, despite being bordered upstream and downstream by stable channels and mature vegetation.
The Approach
The team installed approximately 100 feet of toe wood and added log veins for grade control and habitat. Streambanks were regraded and reinforced with native sod mats, plantings, and coir erosion control matting to prevent further loss.
The Outcome
The restored reach is now stable and aligned with surrounding channel conditions, supporting habitat while reducing the risk of continued erosion.
Project Highlights
- 150 feet of stream restored
- Toe wood and log vein structures installed
- Native plantings and erosion control added
- Improved long-term channel stability
Project
Sager Creek Phase II Restoration
Construction Cost*
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Design & Permitting
Flow State LLC
*excluding materials
Reducing flood risk and reconnecting a creek to its floodplain
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