Chapter 4 Habitats
(NCDEQ 2025f,g) . The requirements for classification as an ORW are more stringent than those for a HQW and, in some circumstances, the unique characteristics of the water and resource require a specialized management strategy be developed (NCDEQ 2025f,g) .
Tr Waters (NCDEQ)
Units
TOTAL 2,358
HQW
ORW
NSW
Freshwater Acres Freshwater Miles
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1,066
579
6.5
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146
HQW/ORW Management Areas
15.2
15.2
*There are 6 streams classified as ORW, Tr waters in the basin that do not include measurements for freshwater miles.
There is one HQW Special Management Strategy Area in the eastern corner of the basin (Henderson County): Lake Montonia (15 acres) (NCDEQ 2025f,g) . This area requires site-specific provisions to protect resource values (e.g., no new discharges or expansion of existing discharges) as described in NC Administrative codes (see 15A NCAC 02B.0225). There are about 146 miles of streams in the Broad River Basin designated as trout (Tr) waters (NCDEQ 2025f,g) . This is not the same as the NCWRC’s designated Public Mountain Trout Waters, which are waters that support trout and are open to public fishing. 4.5.4.3 Aquatic Species Appendix 3 provides lists of aquatic SGCN and other priority species for which there are knowledge gaps or management concerns. Appendix 3-18 identifies aquatic SGCN associated with aquatic communities found in this river basin. In addition to the crayfish, freshwater fish and mussels, and aquatic snails found in the basin, there are also species that have both aquatic and terrestrial stages to their life history. The following list of SGCN are also associated with the aquatic communities in the Broad River Basin
Federal Status
State Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
AMPHIBIANS South Mountain Gray-cheeked Salamander
Plethodon meridianus
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Plethodon amplus
Blue Ridge Gray-cheeked Salamander
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4.5.4.4 Threats Affecting Aquatic Species Water Quality. In addition to the best use classifications, NCDWR monitors state waters to determine if they are supporting their use classification(s) and assign use supporting ratings.
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