Goshawk Detention Dam
Goshawk Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Conejos County, Colorado, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Goshawk Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Goshawk Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Unnamed near Residence.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Conejos |
| Nearest City | Residence |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 37.13755, -106.09611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01264 |
| Federal ID | CO01264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |