Rutland Pond
Rutland Pond is an earth dam located in Bullock County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rutland Pond
The primary purpose of Rutland Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W D Rutland Jr (private). It impounds the Tr Panther Creek near Mitchell.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bullock |
| Nearest City | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Tr Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.24500, -85.96000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 288 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W D RUTLAND JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00263 |
| Federal ID | AL00263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |