Red Hills Lake Dam
Illinois — Lawrence County — TRIB MUDDY CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lawrence |
| River | TRIB MUDDY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.72857, -87.83904 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| NID Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 725 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 30, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Red Hills State Park Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.