Chapter 4 Habitats
Another supplemental classification is NCDWR’s trout water designation (Tr), which protects freshwaters for natural propagation of trout and survival of stocked trout on a year-round basis. There are about 46 miles of streams in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin designated as Tr waters. This is not the same as the NCWRC’s Public Mountain Trout Waters, which are waters that support trout and are open to public fishing. 4.5.20.3 Aquatic Species Appendix 3 provides lists of SGCN and other priority species for which there are knowledge gaps or management concerns. Appendix 3 Table 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 Yadkin Pee Dee River basin.
Federal Status
State Status
Common Name
Scientific Name
DRAGONFLIES Cherokee Clubtail
Stenogomphurus consanguis
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Gomphurus fraternus Macromia margarita
Midland Clubtail
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At-Risk
Mountain River Cruiser
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Boyeria grafiana
Ocellated Darner
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At-Risk
Gomphurus septima Lestes forcipatus Stylurus scudderi
Septima's Clubtail
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Sweetflag Spreadwing
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Zebra Clubtail
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4.5.20.4 Threats Affecting Aquatic Species Invasive Species. Invasive species (e.g., Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Red Swamp Crawfish, mystery snails) are established in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin and continue to negatively impact native species populations (Fuller et al. 1999; Cooper 2005; NCWRC 2005) via predation and competition. Impoundments. The Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin has numerous problems affecting both species and their habitats. According to the National Aquatic Barrier Inventory & Prioritization Tool (SARP 2024) , there are over 5,400 dams in the basin. Many are small, privately owned structures used for recreation, agriculture, and water control. However, there is a significant loss of riverine habitat in this basin due to eight mainstem dams and the numerous impoundments on tributaries (e.g, W. Kerr Scott Reservoir and Lake Tillery hydroelectric plants, municipal water
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