Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond
Key Takeaway
Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond is classified as significant hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 9.8% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 5,890 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 58 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | KY05012 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TVA
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond is owned by TVA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond built?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond last inspected?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Peabody Fly Ash Pond & Stilling Pond was last inspected on January 22, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.