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.
1 You are required to keep financial records for a minimum of five years after they are prepared, obtained or the transactions completed (whichever occurs later). 2  Your obligations to keep records for five years continue even if you sell, close, or retire from your business. Your obligations to keep records for five years continue even if you sell, close, or retire from your business. 2  The records need to be in plain English and allow for ease of access should the tax office ever wish to see them.