1 - small drainage area (not a consistent stream, only flows in wet conditions)

2 - larger drainage area (not a consistent stream, only flows in wet conditions)

3 - very small stream (water flow is consistent but very low, normally a first order stream)

4 - small stream (water flow is consistent but low, normally a first order stream)

5 - medium stream (water flow is consistent and medium, normally a second order stream)

6 - large stream (water flow is consistent and high, normally a third order stream)

7 - very large stream or small river (a fourth order stream)

8 - medium river

9 - large river

10 - major river (in our area these would be the major watershed basin rivers such as the Watauga, Holston, and Nolichucky)

1 - Mostly cascading with 45 degrees or less to vertical, or vertical drops less than 10 feet.

2 - Mostly cascading with 45-75 degrees to vertical.

3 - Mostly cascading but almost vertical, or single vertical drops of 10-20 feet.

4 - Cascading plus some vertical drops of 10-20 feet.

5 - Vertical drops of over 20 feet.

1- Less than 10 feet.

2 - 10-20 feet

3 - 20-30 feet

4 - 30-40 feet

5 -  40 feet or more

Viewing (1-5 points):  How easy is the waterfall to view (this does not mean the hike to get there, but the actual area around the waterfall itself)?  Can it be viewed from different areas and different angles, and from the top and the base?  Can you explore around the waterfall?  Can you see the entire waterfall?  Is it blocked or hidden by trees, rocks, etc.?

Surrounding Beauty (1-5 points) Is the scenery around the waterfall pleasant?  Is it serene and secluded, or is it near a road or house? 

Uniqueness (1-10 points) Does it make you say, “wow” when you first see it?  Does it have some aspect that sets it apart from other waterfalls regarding its shape or setting?