Kentucky Lake. In size, no other lake in Kentucky can compare with Kentucky Lake. At 160,309 surface acres, it is the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Created by the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1944, the lake is a source of navigation, hydroelectric power and flood control.
Length of time to keep, and why: From 45 days to seven years. 1  Keep your original receipts until you get your monthly statement; shred the receipts if the two match up. 2  Keep the statements for seven years if tax-related expenses are documented.
The Internal Revenue Service permits you to keep your statements in electronic format. An electronic record storage system must be able to index, preserve, retrieve and reproduce an accurate copy of your investment records. The IRS retention guidelines for electronic investment records are the same as for paper records. Kiplinger.com: How Long to Keep Tax Records.