Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3
Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3 is an earth dam located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3
The primary purpose of Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3 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 2,720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 | 46.28233, -86.52423 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| 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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00872 |
| Federal ID | MI00872 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |