Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Nearest CityDRAKESBORO
River/StreamJACOB'S CREEK - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.24100, -86.97800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length5,890 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage756 acre-ft
Max Storage756 acre-ft
Normal Storage487 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge58 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDKY05012
Federal IDKY05012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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