Phillips North Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Denton County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 670 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 North Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Phillips North Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bf Phillips (private). It impounds the Tr-garza Little Elm Res.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| River/Stream | Tr-garza Little Elm Res |
| Coordinates | 33.14079, -96.88833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bf Phillips |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04934 |
| Federal ID | TX04934 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |