Scotts Marsh Dike 1

Scotts Marsh Dike 1 is an earth dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Scotts Marsh Dike 1

The primary purpose of Scotts Marsh Dike 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tr-stutts Cr.

The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,362 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2020.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateMichigan
CountySchoolcraft
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamTr-stutts Cr
Coordinates46.27922, -86.52792

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,362 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Max Discharge30 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/29/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00871
Federal IDMI00871
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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