Partnership Equity and Distributions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Partnership Equity And Distribution [Line Items]
Common unitholders, units issued (in shares)	208,329,928
Total Cash Distribution	$ 167	$ 159
DCP Midstream LP \| DCP Midstream, LLC
Partnership Equity And Distribution [Line Items]
Ownership interest percentage by parent	57.00%
Equity Distribution Agreement [Member]
Partnership Equity And Distribution [Line Items]
Offer Value Of Common Stock Unit Remaining Available For Sale	$ 750

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The number of limited partner units issued.

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