Pecks Dam
Pecks Dam is an earth dam located in Ulster County, New York, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pecks Dam
The primary purpose of Pecks Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 31 Sparkling Ridge Road Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-mara Kill near Benton Corners.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 06/21/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Benton Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-mara Kill |
| Coordinates | 41.74167, -74.16889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 31 Sparkling Ridge Road LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00127 |
| Federal ID | NY00127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |