Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Areas 2a & 2b

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Nearest CityDRAKESBORO
River/StreamGREEN RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.26600, -86.98000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length2,317 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage177 acre-ft
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Max Discharge380 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDKY05011
Federal IDKY05011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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