Goshen Hole
Goshen Hole is an earth dam located in Goshen County, Wyoming, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Goshen Hole
The primary purpose of Goshen Hole is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Goshen Hole Water Users Association (private). It impounds the Offstream Horse Creek near Yoder.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 787 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/09/2024.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Goshen |
| Nearest City | Yoder |
| River/Stream | Offstream Horse Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.89417, -104.28361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,961 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 787 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GOSHEN HOLE WATER USERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01669 |
| Federal ID | WY01669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |