Coyote

Santa Clara County, California (near Morgan Hill)

River/Stream: Coyote Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
140 ft
Dam Length
980 ft
Reservoir Storage
22,541 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-04-16

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00287
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.11930, -121.54970
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.