Phillips Lake

TR-STARVATION CREEK· Beckham, Oklahoma· Built 1967· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Phillips Lake is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge2,426 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDOK00014

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: November 30, 2010
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

MICHAEL A & DEE ANN PHILLIPS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Phillips Lake?

Phillips Lake 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 Lake?

Phillips Lake is owned by MICHAEL A & DEE ANN PHILLIPS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Phillips Lake built?

Phillips Lake was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Lake?

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

How tall is Phillips Lake?

Phillips Lake has a dam height of 27 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 Lake last inspected?

Phillips Lake was last inspected on November 30, 2010. 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.