Red Hills Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateIllinois
CountyLawrence
Nearest CityPETROLIA
River/StreamTRIB MUDDY CREEK
Coordinates38.72857, -87.83904

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage725 acre-ft
Max Storage725 acre-ft
Normal Storage428 acre-ft
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDIL00177
Federal IDIL00177
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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