Pecks Pond, located in Pike County, Pennsylvania, is a state-owned recreational water resource situated in Porter Township.
Wind
Humidity
This Earth-type dam, completed in 1906, spans 620 feet in length and stands at a height of 7 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2067 acre-feet. Despite its historical significance and primary purpose for recreation, Pecks Pond faces challenges in terms of its structural integrity, with a hazard potential rated as high and a poor condition assessment.
The dam has undergone modifications in 2001 and 2020 to address structural and hydraulic concerns, indicating efforts to ensure its continued functionality and safety. Managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pecks Pond is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to uphold water resource management standards. With a drainage area of 9.3 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 740 acre-feet, Pecks Pond serves as a valuable recreational destination while also highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring the sustainability of water resources in the face of climate change impacts.
Years Modified |
2001 - Structural, 2020 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1906 |
Dam Length |
620 |
Dam Height |
7 |
River Or Stream |
BUSHKILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
420 |
Drainage Area |
9.3 |
Nid Storage |
2067 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
Little Bush Kill At Edgemere
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2cfs |
Bush Kill At Shoemakers
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33cfs |
Lackawaxen River At Rowland
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225cfs |
Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj
|
15cfs |
Lackawaxen River At Hawley
|
117cfs |
Shohola Creek Near Walker Lake
|
19cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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E-13 Silver Lake
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E-14 CCC Camp
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Lake Adventure Community Association
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Promised Land State Park
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Wilson Campground
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Bobov Mesivta Camp
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