Hopkins is a private irrigation dam located in Garfield, Colorado, near Glenwood Springs. Built in 2020, the Earth dam stands at 20 feet in height and stretches 600 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, serving the surrounding agricultural lands. However, with a significant hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment from its last inspection in 2008, there are concerns about its safety and maintenance.

Owned and regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources (DWR), Hopkins is designed to withstand maximum discharges of up to 285 cubic feet per second, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 19 feet. The dam is equipped with one slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for water release. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, indicating a need for proactive risk management measures to ensure the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding environment.

Despite its age and condition assessment, Hopkins serves as a critical water resource for the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing inspections and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards. As climate change continues to impact water resources, ensuring the safety and reliability of structures like Hopkins is essential for sustainable water management in Colorado's dynamic hydrological landscape.