Uvas Reservoir Explained

Uvas Reservoir
Location:14200 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Coords:37.0658°N -121.6906°W
Type:reservoir
Inflow:Uvas Creek
Outflow:Uvas Creek
Catchment:3450NaN0
Basin Countries:United States
Agency:Santa Clara Valley Water District
Area:288acres
Volume:10000acre.ft
Elevation:4400NaN0
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Uvas Reservoir in California, USA.

Uvas Reservoir is an artificial lake located west of Morgan Hill, California, in the United States. The reservoir is surrounded by a 626acres park managed by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department. The park provides limited fishing ("catch-and-release"), picnicking, and hiking activities. Boating is not permitted in the reservoir.

Geography

The reservoir sits atop part of the Franciscan Formation. A variety of rocks from the formation can be found there, including slate, basalt, marble, and many others.

History

The reservoir was created in by the construction of the Uvas Dam across Uvas Creek in the southern part of Uvas Valley. It is the fifth largest reservoir owned by the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

In 2013, the Scoffone family sold adjacent to the park to the Peninsula Open Space Trust, which doubled the park's size.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mercurynews.com/2013/03/01/land-deal-doubles-size-of-protected-open-space-around-uvas-reservoir-south-of-san-jose/ San Jose Mercury News, March 2013