Peck Lake Dam dam
Peck Lake Dam
Peck Lake Dam, located in Gloversville, New York, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation. Built in 1910, this buttress dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 1262 feet, creating a storage capacity of 23,170 acre-feet. Situated on Peck Creek, the dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation, and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Despite its age, Peck Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and a poor condition assessment, indicating the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 120 feet, and has a maximum discharge capacity of 3,070 cubic feet per second. Recent inspections in December 2020 highlighted the structural concerns, prompting the need for risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of downstream communities.
With its historical significance and importance in providing hydroelectric power and recreational opportunities, Peck Lake Dam serves as a critical infrastructure in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to stay informed about the condition and management of dams like Peck Lake Dam to protect both the environment and surrounding communities from potential risks associated with aging infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Peck Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 29 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 2,010 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 436 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 258 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peck Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Public Boat Launch
- Broadalbin Public Boat Launch
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Houseman Street Town Of Northampton
- Mohawk River
- Sacandaga Lake Dec Boat Launch
Track Peck Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Peck Lake Dam
Where does the data for Peck Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Peck Lake Dam.