Station: Sunset Lake (SSLNH)
Full Lake = 0 ft. Local = 807.84 ft. above sea level
Sunset Lake dam is located at the south end of the lake in Alton.
The following parameter is currently
being measured at this site:
Sunset Lake Stage (Lake Elevation),precipitation, air and lake temperature.
Note: Precipitation is not recorded in the winter months from October to
April.
Summer Operations
Lake level is maintained at full pond. Full pond is equal
to 0.0 on local gauge at the dam, or top of spillway.
Seasonal Fall Drawdown
After Columbus Day dam gates are opened to allow for a seven foot
drawdown from full pond level.
Spring Refill
Dam gates are closed to refill lake after runoff from snowmelt
and ice out.
Note: Water levels generally fluctuate in response to precipitation,
snowmelt, drought or other meteorological conditions. Target water levels
are maintained by the adjustment of flows at the dam in response
to these conditions.
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This meteorological station is operated and maintained by
the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES).
Most data relayed by satellite or other telemetry have received
little or no review. Inaccuracies in the data may be present
because of instrument malfunctions or physical changes at the
measurement site, including backwater effects due to ice formation.
Although the data presented herein is intended to be an accurate
representation of actual conditions, it is presented for
informational purposes only and the user is cautioned to use it at
his/her own risk.
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NH Department of Environmental Services | 29 Hazen Drive | PO Box 95 | Concord, NH 03302-0095
(603) 271-3503 | TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 | Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm
