Phillips Dam is an earth dam located in Denton County, Texas, built in 1932. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 310 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Phillips Dam
The primary purpose of Phillips Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benjamin Phillips (private). It impounds the Tr-stewarts Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1932, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/1969. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-stewarts Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.12967, -96.88546 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Benjamin Phillips |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00600 |
| Federal ID | TX00600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |