Big Hill Lake

Big Hill Lake

KDOT map of Labette County (legend)
Location Labette County, Kansas
Coordinates 37°16′07″N 95°28′09″W / 37.26861°N 95.46917°W / 37.26861; -95.46917Coordinates: 37°16′07″N 95°28′09″W / 37.26861°N 95.46917°W / 37.26861; -95.46917
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows Big Hill Creek
Primary outflows Big Hill Creek
Basin countries United States
Managing agency U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Surface area 1,240 acres (500 ha)
Settlements Cherryvale, Parsons, Mound Valley, Dennis
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Big Hill Lake is a body of water in Labette County, Kansas, United States. It is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Cherryvale and 9.5 miles (15.3 km) southwest of Parsons. The reservoir holds 1,240 acres (5.0 km²) of water, with 367 acres (1.49 km2) available for public use. Fishing, picnicking, boating, and a sandy beach swimming area are popular activities. The lake is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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