Sunset Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Belknap |
| Nearest City | ALTON |
| River/Stream | SUNCOOK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.46550, -71.29830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 205 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,390 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |