James J. Lenihan

Santa Clara County, California (near Los Gatos)

River/Stream: Los Gatos Crk

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
208 ft
Dam Length
810 ft
Reservoir Storage
21,430 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-11-28

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00293
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.20150, -121.98800
Age
73 years

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.