Sweetwater

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountySullivan
Nearest CityClaremont
River/StreamSugar River
Coordinates43.39050, -72.37660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length314 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area270 sq mi
Max Discharge10,668 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSweetwater Hydroelectric, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00140
Federal IDNH00140
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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