Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond, located in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, is a significant water resource managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Wind
Humidity
This Earth dam was completed in 1970 and has a height of 27 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 9 acre-feet and serves as a crucial offstream structure for the Green River.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 9 feet, and has a maximum discharge capacity of 135 cubic feet per second. The pond covers a surface area of 2 acres and has a drainage area of 0.99 square miles. While the hazard potential is considered significant, the risk assessment rates it as moderate, with the last inspection conducted in January 2021, showing a condition assessment as not available.
Overall, Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond plays a vital role in water management and is closely monitored by the Tennessee Valley Authority to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As a key component of the water infrastructure in the region, it serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible stewardship of our water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Years Modified |
2015 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
1172 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
GREEN RIVER - OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.99 |
Nid Storage |
9 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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 |