Peck Lake Dam
Peck Lake Dam is a buttress dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1910. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Peck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Peck Lake Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower, Lp/brookfield Renewable (private). It impounds the Peck Creek near Gloversville.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 1,262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2024.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Gloversville |
| River/Stream | Peck Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.10111, -74.43444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,262 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23,170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,070 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00166 |
| Federal ID | NY00166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |