Sunapee Lake Dam
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Sullivan |
| Nearest City | SUNAPEE |
| River/Stream | SUGAR RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.38520, -72.08190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1872 (154 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,090 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,285 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |