Sunset Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
Nearest CityALTON
River/StreamSUNCOOK RIVER
Coordinates43.46550, -71.29830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1860 (166 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,860 acre-ft
Max Storage1,860 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area205 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,390 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00010
Federal IDNH00010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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