Phillips Dam
Phillips Dam is an earth dam located in Box Butte County, Nebraska, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Phillips Dam
The primary purpose of Phillips Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Quicksilver Llc (private). It impounds the N Br Point Of Rocks Creek near Alliance.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 651 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/23/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Box Butte |
| Nearest City | Alliance |
| River/Stream | N Br Point Of Rocks Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.29765, -103.22132 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 651 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Quicksilver LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/23/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE01198 |
| Federal ID | NE01198 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |