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Watershed Planning
For more information, contact:
Cy Stober
Water Resources Manager
Malinda Ford
GIS Planner
Elizabeth Jernigan
Stormwater Outreach and
Education Coordinator
Yadkin River Basin • Roanoke River Basin • Haw River Basin • Deep River Basin
The Deep River Basin
The Deep River is approximately 125 miles long, and begins in Guilford County. From there, it flows through High Point and Randleman, eventually forming the Randleman Lake. The Deep River flows northeast of Asheboro, eventually flowing into the Haw River just before Jordan Lake.
Future Projects:
Asheboro Municipal Watershed Restoration Plan
The Piedmont Triad Council of Governments is currently seeking funds to produce a comprehensive watershed restoration plan composed of a detailed watershed assessment, a project atlas listing the most hydrologically-significant sites in the area, and policy and program recommendations to address water quality needs. This plan will rely upon a combination of public outreach, field work, GIS analysis, and computer models to accomplish its goals. 20 miles of the Deep River are currently listed as impaired for biological community either due to low dissolved oxygen levels and/or high chlorophyll-a levels, both indicative of eutrophication. Stormwater, agricultural, and obstructions from small dams are all estimated to be significant sources of stress in this largely rural watershed. The urban, impaired tributaries Haskett Creek and Penwood Branch, totaling 12.4 miles, will also be included in this study, as will Sandy Creek, which supplies the Towns of Ramseur and Franklinville with drinking water. Working with diverse watershed stakeholders, PTCOG will execute a project to promote policies and projects that will enhance environmental stewardship and ensure sustainable function and health of the Deep River headwaters.
