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.
What to keep for 1 year. 1  Paycheck Stubs (You can get rid of once you have compared to your W2 & annual social security statement) 2  Utility Bills (You can throw out after one year, unless you're using these as a deduction like a home office --then you need to keep them for 3 years after you've filed that tax return) Cancelled Checks (Unless needed for tax purposes and then you need to keep for 3 years) Credit Card Receipts (Unless needed for tax purposes and then you need to keep for 3 years) Bank Statements (Unless needed for tax purposes and then you need to keep for 3 years) Quarterly Investment Statements (Hold on to until you get your annual statement) What to keep for 3 years