Scotts Mill Dam, located in Adams Park, Michigan, is a historic earth dam completed in 1859 along the Cook Drain river.
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With a height of 19.2 feet and a length of 314 feet, the dam primarily serves recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 6.8 square miles. The dam has a significant hazard potential and was last assessed to be in fair condition in 2017.
Managed by local government authorities, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Michigan DEGLE. Despite its age, the dam continues to offer water recreation opportunities with a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a normal storage of 55 acre-feet. The dam's spillway width of 12 feet and a maximum discharge of 480 cubic feet per second ensure proper water flow control.
With Fred Upton as the local congressional representative, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. While Scotts Mill Dam has stood the test of time for over a century, its maintenance and upkeep remain critical to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1859 |
Dam Length |
314 |
Dam Height |
19.2 |
River Or Stream |
Cook Drain |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.2 |
Drainage Area |
6.8 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
19.2 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
19 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Improved Campground
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Cold Brook County Park
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Fort Custer State Rec Area
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