Sunapee

New Hampshire — Sullivan County — Sugar River

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountySullivan
RiverSugar River
Coordinates43.38610, -72.08320

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length71 ft
NID Storage5 acre-ft
Max Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1856
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Sunapee, NH
Other NameRiver Road Dam;Sugar River Dam

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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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