Sunrise Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunrise Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in New Hampshire. It was completed in 1877 and is 149 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 68% in NH) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 257 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1877 (149 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2009 |
| NID ID | NH00310 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SUNRISE LAKE VILLAGE DISTRICT COMMISSION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Sunrise Lake Dam?
Sunrise Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sunrise Lake Dam?
Sunrise Lake Dam is owned by SUNRISE LAKE VILLAGE DISTRICT COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunrise Lake Dam built?
Sunrise Lake Dam was completed in 1877, making it 149 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Sunrise Lake Dam?
Sunrise Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sunrise Lake Dam?
Sunrise Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Sunrise Lake Dam last inspected?
Sunrise Lake Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.