Description of Business and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Investments in Greater Than 20%
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity method ownership investment (as percent)	20.00%
Investments in Less Than 20%
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity method ownership investment (as percent)	20.00%
DCP Midstream, LLC \| DCP Midstream GP, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage by parent	100.00%
DCP Midstream, LLC \| DCP Midstream LP
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage by parent	57.00%
Phillips 66 \| DCP Midstream, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage by parent	50.00%
Enbridge \| DCP Midstream, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage by parent	50.00%

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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