Pelto Dam
New York — Tioga County — BURHEIGHT CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| River | BURHEIGHT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.22444, -76.52694 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 14, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TIOGA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.