Goshawk Detention Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Goshawk Detention Dam, located in Conejos, Colorado, is a gravity type dam constructed in 1998 by the Bureau of Land Management for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, this dam serves to protect the residents of the area from potential flooding events. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 14 acres.

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Goshawk Detention Dam is equipped with necessary state permits and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place, indicating the need for continued monitoring and risk assessment.

Situated in the Albuquerque District, Goshawk Detention Dam is a key infrastructure for flood risk management in the area. Its completion marked a significant step in enhancing water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and supporting the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Goshawk Detention Dam is crucial for the protection of communities and the environment.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

750

River Or Stream

UNNAMED

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

138

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

32
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.