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.
Certain documents should be saved longer. Information related to your home, property, investments and retirement plans should be kept indefinitely, says Dolmage. If you dispose of an asset, be sure to keep the information for another three years.. Business owners should keep tax information for at least four years.