Shawnee Fossil Plant - Ash Disposal Area Perimeter Dike

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateKentucky
CountyMcCracken
Nearest CityPADUCAH
River/StreamOHIO RIVER - OFFSTREAM
Coordinates37.16600, -88.79200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length13,821 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage267 acre-ft
Surface Area142 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge283 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTVA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection02/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDKY05016
Federal IDKY05016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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