Phillips Dam

N BR POINT OF ROCKS CREEK· Box Butte, Nebraska· Built 1935· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Phillips Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 3.5% in NE)
Dam Length651 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge68 cfs
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDNE01198

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 23, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Quicksilver LLC

Private

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Henrich Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Phillips Dam?

Phillips Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Phillips Dam?

Phillips Dam is owned by Quicksilver LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Phillips Dam built?

Phillips Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Phillips Dam?

Phillips Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Phillips Dam?

Phillips Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Phillips Dam last inspected?

Phillips Dam was last inspected on January 23, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.