Red Hills Lake Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | PETROLIA |
| River/Stream | TRIB MUDDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.72857, -87.83904 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |