Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond
Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond is an earth dam located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond
Paradise Fossil Plant - Slag Stilling Pond is a dam in Muhlenberg, Kentucky. The dam is owned by Tva (federal). It impounds the Green River - Offstream near Drakesboro.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,172 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/2025.
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Location
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Nearest City | Drakesboro |
| River/Stream | Green River - Offstream |
| Coordinates | 37.26500, -86.97900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,172 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KY05009 |
| Federal ID | KY05009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |