Knight Hawk/prairie Eagle/north Refuse Area Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Perry |
| Nearest City | CUTLER |
| River/Stream | TRIB GALUM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.07039, -89.57681 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,487 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,487 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | KNIGHT HAWK COAL, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |