Paradise Fossil Plant - Gypsum Scrubber Sludge Impoundment

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMuhlenberg
Nearest CityDRAKESBORO
River/StreamJACOB'S CREEK - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.24100, -86.99900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length7,850 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage264 acre-ft
Max Storage264 acre-ft
Normal Storage149 acre-ft
Surface Area225 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge94 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDKY05014
Federal IDKY05014
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Paradise Fossil Plant - Air Preheater Wash Pond 1.1 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond 1.2 mi Significant Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 1.3 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Coal Wash Fines Pond 2 Stilling Pond 1.7 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Daniel Run Phase 2 Pond 2 1.8 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Daniel Run Phase 2 Stilling Pond 1.9 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Coal Wash Fines Pond #3 1.9 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond 1 1.9 mi Low Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond 2.0 mi Significant Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Areas 2a & 2b 2.0 mi Significant