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Location | Labette County, Kansas |
Coordinates | 37°16′07″N 95°28′09″W / 37.26861°N 95.46917°WCoordinates: 37°16′07″N 95°28′09″W / 37.26861°N 95.46917°W |
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.