The Paradise Combined Cycle Plant - Horseshoe Pond, located in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, is a Federal-owned facility designed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to harness the power of the Green River for energy production.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1993, this Earth-type dam stands at 10 feet high and spans 797 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 325 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is regulated by the TVA.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Paradise Combined Cycle Plant - Horseshoe Pond underwent modifications in 2015. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet and is equipped with outlet gates. While the condition assessment is currently unavailable, the facility is subject to regular inspections every three years. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is managed by the TVA to ensure the safety and efficiency of its operations for the benefit of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Years Modified |
2015 - Other |
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
797 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
GREEN RIVER - OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.61 |
Nid Storage |
325 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Green River At Paradise
|
2680cfs |
Pond River Near Apex
|
57cfs |
Caney Creek Near Horse Branch
|
47cfs |
Green River At Lock 2 At Calhoun
|
3340cfs |
South Fork Panther Creek Near Whitesville
|
25cfs |
Barren River At Bowling Green
|
464cfs |