Coyote Dam

Coyote Dam Quick Facts

Location: Santa Clara, California
Coordinates: 37.1193, -121.5497
River: Coyote Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1936
Dam Height: 140 ft (43 m)
Dam Length: 980 ft (299 m)
Dam Capacity: 22,541 acre-ft (27,804 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Coyote Dam Information

Coyote Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, California.

The dam, which is on the Coyote Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Irrigation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1936 and is currently owned by Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Coyote Dam Structure

The Coyote Dam is approximately 980 feet (299 m) long, 140 feet (43 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,130,000 cubic yards (863,947 cubic metres).

Coyote Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 22,541 acre-ft (27,804 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 635 acres (257 ha) and the total catchment area is 120 square miles (311 square kilometres).

Coyote Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Coyote Dam does not have any spillways.

Coyote Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Coyote Dam
Santa Clara, California
Height (ft)
140
Length (Ft)
980
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
22,541
Drainage Area (sq miles)
120
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Coyote Dam Weather

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Coyote Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Coyote Dam?

Coyote Dam is in California.

In which county is the Coyote Dam?

Coyote Dam is in Santa Clara County.

How high is the Coyote Dam?

Coyote Dam is 140 feet high.

How long is the Coyote Dam?

Coyote Dam is 980 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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