Phillips Lake Dam in Hillister, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1938 for the primary purpose of water supply.
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The dam, standing at a height of 15 feet and a length of 420 feet, impounds Spurlock Branch to create a reservoir with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 36 acre-feet, the dam serves as a critical water resource for the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Phillips Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and does not have a designated emergency action plan. The dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," but its risk assessment is considered high. With no spillway and only one outlet gate, the dam's risk management measures are unspecified. In the event of a dam failure, the downstream community would face significant inundation risks, highlighting the importance of ongoing inspections and updates to ensure the safety and reliability of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
SPURLOCK BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
50 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
Neches Rv Nr Town Bluff
|
2980cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Rockland
|
1080cfs |
Village Ck Nr Kountze
|
368cfs |
Menard Ck Nr Rye
|
59cfs |
Neches Rv At Evadale
|
2000cfs |
Long King Ck At Livingston
|
9cfs |