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TiC (Page 3 . 10-6 ) E no The Land Use Plan designates those agricultural and managed 77 forest uses that are anticipated to continue in the same status during the plan period. Agricultural and managed forest lands within transition areas are expected to convert to more intensive uses as public water and sewer are extended into those areas. Natural Environmental Constraints There are four natural environmental conditions that pose constraints to development in Eno Township; floodplains, steep slopes, poor soils, and water supply watersheds . Floodplains: Approximately 1,250 acres, excluding land in Eno River State Park, is floodplain or has poorly drained soils associated with floodplain. The majority of the floodway fringe is along the Eno River. In some spots the floodplain extends as far as 800 feet from the floodway. Other significant amounts of floodplain can be found along Stoney Creek, Huckwater Creek, and Little Creek. Steen Slopes: Steep slopes present a constraint to development by creating the potential for increased runoff and erosion. Steep slopes and the soils associated with them also pose problems for the use of septic tanks. An area of slopes greater than 15% roughly cuts diagonally across the township, northeast to southwest. Another area of steep slopes can be found along the Durham County line in the vicinity of Eno River State Park. Poor Soils: Poor soils in the Township tend to be of the Tatum- Goldston association, and are usually associated with steep slopes. Another area of soils generally rated poor for urban development activities exists along New Sharon Church Road. Water Su. :pp y:;•1.::.c/.e...d.W. .a:>..a.t.f.i e...r.:s.?v.::w he?:v:td:•.rs: *IOW thnv : ffi : : :•.s::w i w?:}'i: n : ?}}.:' •}�:>i:....?.:..... ...: v •. : :: :}F i•}":•:<:fi 4 :::.. ;: :[ : w . :. : : { i : . : w : 7„" T �7ial Management Coim ss&on T " s > d:: tiil$<10- era l . . #: : :C ti :> ' '. y water in ke 1 o ted Uie Es> v :>� n rb : :. .. pat . . {oar. ss :e $M �: . : :;r : :: addA t: .ani *:mal x# .�.y{�. .:,.. :of the N. the:::R:;i ver tit >:<:>e ends:::;:into Eno:: owns€. . :- ::v' .: Additionally, 1,672 acres along the Township's northern boundary lies within the Little River basin which drains into the Little River Reservoir, one of two major drinking water sources for the City of Durham. A small portion of southeastern Eno Township is currently served by Durham city water lines and it is expected that as many as 1 ,400 acres in Eno Township will be served with public water by Durham during the Plan period. Additionally, interconnections and contractual agreements create the potential for water from the Little River Reservoir to serve Hillsborough and southern Orange County. Cultural and Natural Resources Certain areas of Eno Township possess unique or exemplary natural 4