Sunapee

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountySullivan
Nearest CityNewport
River/StreamSugar River
Coordinates43.38610, -72.08320

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length71 ft
Year Completed1856 (170 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5 acre-ft
Max Storage5 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi
Max Discharge600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerTown of Sunapee, NH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH01016
Federal IDNH01016
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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