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.
Receipts, Cancelled Checks and other Documents that Support Income or a Deduction on your Tax Return (Keep 3 years from the date the return was filed or 2 years from the date the tax was paid -- which ever is later) Annual Investment Statement (Hold onto 3 years after you sell your investment.)