Frank Rutland No 1

Frank Rutland No 1 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1935. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityLittle Rock Community
River/StreamTr Miller Creek
Coordinates32.33667, -86.04000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Max Discharge500 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerFRANK RUTLAND
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL00516
Federal IDAL00516
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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