Sunapee Lake Dam

New Hampshire — Sullivan County — SUGAR RIVER

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountySullivan
RiverSUGAR RIVER
Coordinates43.38520, -72.08190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length80 ft
NID Storage40,900 acre-ft
Max Storage40,900 acre-ft
Surface Area4,090 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 27, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1872
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION

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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.

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