Phillips Refinery Dam No 1
Phillips Refinery Dam No 1 is a gravity dam located in Hutchinson County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Phillips Refinery Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Phillips Refinery Dam No 1 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 Conocophillips Company (private). It impounds the Tr-canadian River.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hutchinson |
| River/Stream | Tr-canadian River |
| Coordinates | 35.70728, -101.36329 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04405 |
| Federal ID | TX04405 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |