Frank Rutland Pond dam
Frank Rutland Pond
Frank Rutland Pond, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a private Fish and Wildlife Pond designed by the USDA NRCS in 1986. This earth dam structure stands at 19 feet tall and spans 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 501 acre-feet and a surface area of 40 acres. The primary purpose of the pond is for fish and wildlife conservation, but it also serves other functions such as fire protection, recreation, and stock watering.
Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Frank Rutland Pond plays a vital role in the local ecosystem by providing habitat for various species and offering recreational opportunities for the community. The spillway, with a width of 100 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing excess water to flow out safely. The risk assessment for the pond is moderate, indicating a potential for some risks that are being managed effectively.
With its picturesque setting and important ecological functions, Frank Rutland Pond is a valuable water resource in the area, contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife while also offering recreational benefits to residents. As a privately owned structure, it represents a successful collaboration between the landowner and federal agencies like the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This pond serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change and growing water resource challenges.
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 Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 812 cfs | → |
| Catoma Creek Near Montgomery Al | 7 cfs | → |
| Uphapee Creek Near Tuskegee Al | 62 cfs | → |
| Alabama River Near Montgomery | 7,540 cfs | → |
| Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka | 18 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frank Rutland Pond.
Boat launches
- Griffith Lane Tallassee
- Yates Lake Ramp
- River Road Montgomery
- Boat Ramp Road, Wetumpka
- Lake Jordan Boat Ramp
- Our Children's Highway 15529-15531, Alexander City
Campgrounds
Track Frank Rutland Pond 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 Pond
Where does the data for Frank Rutland Pond 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 Pond.