Paradise Fossil Plant's Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond in Kentucky is a federally owned structure managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
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Completed in 1997, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 756 acre-feet. Situated on Jacob's Creek offstream, the pond covers an area of 82 acres and serves a primary purpose beyond water storage.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 9 feet and a maximum discharge of 58 cubic feet per second. Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition assessment is currently unavailable. The structure underwent hydraulic and structural modifications in 2015. While the risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC assigned risk level of 3, emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps have not been reported or updated. Overall, the Paradise Fossil Plant's Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, given its unique design and risk management challenges.
Years Modified |
2015 - Hydraulic, 2015 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1997 |
Dam Length |
5890 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
JACOB'S CREEK - OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
82 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
1.29 |
Nid Storage |
756 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
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 |