Peck Lake is a 1,300-acre mesotrophic lake in Fulton County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Fulton County, Peck Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 11.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.9 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 1,300 acres |
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Fishing Peck Lake
Location
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Ranked #5 of 7 lakes in Fulton County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Peck Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Peck Lake Berm (completed 1910), built primarily for other on the WEST STONY CREEK; earth-type dam, 25 ft tall and 1,400 ft long.
- Surface area
- 1,300 ac
- Normal storage
- 23,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 29,850 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 19 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
All listed purposes: Other;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00167 · Operator website
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Peck Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Meco'S Perfect ScoopGloversville · 4.4 mi away · NPDES NY0266035
- Gloversville Water Works Filtration PlantGloversville · 4.5 mi away · NPDES NY0110167
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-26
Monitoring stations: 1