Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond

Kentucky — Muhlenberg County — JACOB'S CREEK - OFFSTREAM

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
RiverJACOB'S CREEK - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.24100, -86.97800

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length5,890 ft
NID Storage756 acre-ft
Max Storage756 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 19, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1997
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerTVA
Other NamePeabody Ash and Stilling Ponds

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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.

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