Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3 dam
Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3
Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3, located in Schoolcraft, Michigan, are federal-owned earth dams designed by Hiawatha National Forest for the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Completed in 1974, these dams have a structural height of 7 feet and a hydraulic height of 5 feet, with a total length of 2720 feet. The dams have a storage capacity of 460 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 122 acre-feet and a surface area of 71 acres.
These dams on the TR-STUTTS CR river are regulated by the Forest Service and have a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 3 feet. The last inspection was conducted in September 2020, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Despite the dams being uncontrolled, the risk management measures for these structures are not specified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure their continued safety and functionality for fish and wildlife conservation in the area.
Overall, Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3 play a crucial role in providing habitat for various species in the region and contribute to the overall water resource management in Schoolcraft, Michigan. With their strategic location and purposeful design, these dams serve as essential infrastructure for maintaining a healthy ecosystem and climate resilience in the area. Continued attention and monitoring are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of these structures for the benefit of both wildlife and the local community.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Au Train River At Forest Lake | 137 cfs | → |
| Manistique River Near Manistique | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Sturgeon River Near Nahma Junction | 198 cfs | → |
| Escanaba River At Cornell | 808 cfs | → |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River Nr Princeton | 242 cfs | → |
| Ford River Near Hyde | 337 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3.
Boat launches
- Bruno's Run Inwood Township
- Federal Forest Highway 13 Inwood Township
- Grassy Lake Boat Launch Inwood Township
- Boy Scout Road Alger County
- Red Jack Lake Road Alger County
Campgrounds
- Petes Lake Campground
- Pete's Lake Campground
- Council Lake Campsites
- Ewing Point Campsite
- Colwell Lake Campground
- Island Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- County Road H-58 (Aka. Adams Trail/ Munising-Van Meer-Shingleton Rd.) To Mouth At Lake Superior
- From Sixteen Mile Lake To North Line Of Sec 26, T43n, R19w
- Section 17, T48n, R17w (Boundary Of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Lands) To Mouth At Lake Superior
- West Branch From Source In Sec 26, T46n, R23 W To Junction With County Road 444
Track Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3
Where does the data for Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Scotts Marsh Dike 2 & 3.