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.
How long to keep financial records. You can't take everything with you, but you should safely store or electronically scan and save certain essential documents. The following are suggestions about how long you should keep personal finance and investment records on file: The IRS has three years from your filing date to audit your return if it suspects good-faith errors.