Frank Rutland No 2 dam
Frank Rutland No 2
Frank Rutland No 2 is a private-owned dam located in Montgomery, Alabama, specifically in the LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY area. Completed in 1955, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes along TR MILLER CREEK. Standing at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, the dam stretches across 680 feet with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Frank Rutland No 2 is currently marked as "Not Rated", indicating that there may be a need for further evaluation and maintenance.
This dam, under the jurisdiction of the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, has a maximum discharge capacity of 807 cubic feet per second. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unknown, it is crucial to ensure that necessary safety measures and guidelines are in place to mitigate any potential hazards. With key details such as the dam's condition assessment and emergency preparedness being unspecified, stakeholders and authorities may need to conduct a thorough inspection and risk assessment to ensure the safety and integrity of Frank Rutland No 2 for both recreational and environmental purposes.
Given the importance of water resource management and climate resilience, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and evaluate dams like Frank Rutland No 2. By staying informed about the dam's condition, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment, enthusiasts can contribute to ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in their local communities. As efforts continue to address the impacts of climate change on water infrastructure, proactive measures and collaboration between stakeholders are crucial to safeguarding these vital resources for future generations.
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 Frank Rutland No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 19 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 4,280 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 101 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 20 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frank Rutland No 2.
Boat launches
- Griffith Lane Tallassee
- River Road Montgomery
- Yates Lake Ramp
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
Track Frank Rutland No 2 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 Frank Rutland No 2
Where does the data for Frank Rutland No 2 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 Frank Rutland No 2.