[objective] To research the issue which soil and water conservation facilities technical evaluation of development and construction projects are faced in order to provide technical support for the administrative acceptance. [Methods] Based on long-term technology assessment practice, the technology assessment work standardization, efficiency and accuracy were put forward to the development direction in the future. Water administrative departments, technology assessment departments and construction project owners applying for acceptance were investigated by forensic analysis. [Results] At the present stage, there were some problems in soil and water conservation facilities technical evaluation works. For example, construction departments applying for acceptance were not enthusiastic; evaluation departments were not accuracy. In addition, the technology assessment departments lacked of strict management on qualification, and there lacked of communication between the departments, and so on. [Conclusion] It is recommended to strengthen the preparatory work, gracefully position, improve service levels and strengthening inter-departmental communication. These will make the assessment of soil and water conservation facilities really play the role of gatekeeper for administrative inspection technology.