Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Nearest CityDRAKESBORO
River/StreamGREEN RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.26500, -86.97900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,172 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9 acre-ft
Max Storage9 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge135 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY05009
Federal IDKY05009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Areas 2a & 2b 0.1 mi Significant Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond 1 0.1 mi Low Paradise Combined Cycle Plant - Horseshoe Pond 0.6 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 0.7 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Air Preheater Wash Pond 0.9 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Coal Wash Fines Pond 2 Stilling Pond 1.0 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond 1.7 mi Significant Paradise Fossil Plant - Coal Wash Fines Pond #3 1.7 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Daniel Run Phase 2 Pond 2 2.0 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Gypsum Scrubber Sludge Impoundment 2.0 mi Significant