Scotts Marsh Dike 1 is an earth dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 7 ft7 ft tall and 1,362 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Schoolcraft |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-stutts Cr |
| Coordinates | 46.27922, -86.52792 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00871 |
| Federal ID | MI00871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |