Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3
Key Takeaway
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 0.9% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 1,776 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 133 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | KY05010 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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 - Red Water Pond #3?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. 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 - Red Water Pond #3?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 is owned by TVA (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 built?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 - Red Water Pond #3?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 has a dam height of 12 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 - Red Water Pond #3 last inspected?
Paradise Fossil Plant - Red Water Pond #3 was last inspected on January 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.