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.
Brokerage statements / investment records: Keep monthly statements for one year; you can dump them if your annual statement summarizes all activity. Keep the yearly summaries as long as you own the security, plus seven years. You need proof of your purchases to prove capital gains and losses on your tax return. Retirement plan statements