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State: Tennessee
Waterbody ID: TN06030005082_0100
Location: Big Dry Creek from Shoal Creek to headwaters. Ecoregion 71f Lawrence County
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 7.4
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Pickwick Lake
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- Water Quality Assessment Status
- Causes of Impairment
- Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments
- TMDLs That Apply to This Waterbody
- Previous Causes of Impairment Now Attaining All Uses
State: Tennessee
Waterbody ID: TN06030005082_0100
Location: Big Dry Creek from Shoal Creek to headwaters. Ecoregion 71f Lawrence County
State Waterbody Type: River
EPA Waterbody Type: Rivers and Streams
Water Size: 7.4
Units: miles
Watershed Name: Pickwick Lake
2008 Waterbody Report for Big Dry Branch
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Water Quality Assessment Status for Reporting Year 2008
The overall status of this waterbody is Impaired.
Description of this table
| Designated Use | Designated Use Group | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fish And Aquatic Life | Fish, Shellfish, And Wildlife Protection And Propagation | Impaired |
| Irrigation | Agricultural | Good |
| Livestock Watering And Wildlife | Agricultural | Good |
| Recreation | Recreation | Not Assessed |
Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Cause of Impairment | Cause of Impairment Group | Designated Use(s) | State TMDL Development Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alteration in Stream-Side or Littoral Vegetative Covers | Habitat Alterations | Fish And Aquatic Life | TMDL needed |
Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment for Reporting Year 2008
Description of this table
| Probable Source | Probable Source Group | Cause(s) of Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| Grazing In Riparian Or Shoreline Zones | Agriculture | Alteration in Stream-Side or Littoral Vegetative Covers |
TMDLs That Apply to this waterbody
No TMDL data have been recorded by EPA for this waterbody.
Previous Causes of Impairments Now Attaining All Uses
No causes of impairment are recorded as attaining all uses for this waterbody.