Scottish Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Scottish Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 44.8% in MI) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 980 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | MI00656 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Scottish Hills Condominium Assn
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Scottish Hills Lake Dam?
Scottish Hills Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Scottish Hills Lake Dam?
Scottish Hills Lake Dam is owned by Scottish Hills Condominium Assn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Scottish Hills Lake Dam built?
Scottish Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Scottish Hills Lake Dam?
Scottish Hills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Scottish Hills Lake Dam?
Scottish Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Scottish Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Scottish Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.