Frank Rutland No 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 475 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Frank Rutland No 1
The primary purpose of Frank Rutland No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank Rutland (private). It impounds the Tr Miller Creek near Little Rock Community.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Little Rock Community |
| River/Stream | Tr Miller Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.33667, -86.04000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frank Rutland |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00516 |
| Federal ID | AL00516 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |