Red Hawk Dam

PANTHER CREEK· Perry, Illinois· Built 1930· Earth· 16 ft tall

Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Red Hawk Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	16 ft (taller than 20.3% in IL)
Dam Length	510 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	61 acre-ft
Normal Storage	42 acre-ft

Year Completed	1930 (96 years old)
NID ID	IL00733

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: May 3, 2023

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

RED HAWK COUNTRY CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Red Hawk Dam?

Red Hawk Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Red Hawk Dam?

Red Hawk Dam is owned by RED HAWK COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Red Hawk Dam built?

Red Hawk Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Red Hawk Dam?

Red Hawk Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Red Hawk Dam?

Red Hawk Dam has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Red Hawk Dam last inspected?

Red Hawk Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.