Uvas Reservoir
Reservoir in Morgan Hill, California
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Uvas Reservoir is an artificial lake located west of Morgan Hill, California, in the United States. The reservoir is surrounded by a 626-acre (253 ha) park managed by the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department.[3] The park provides limited fishing[4] ("catch-and-release"), picnicking, and hiking activities. Boating is not permitted in the reservoir.[5]
| Uvas Reservoir | |
|---|---|
November 2000 | |
  Uvas Reservoir Location within California  Uvas Reservoir Location within the United States | |
| Location | 14200 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 |
| Coordinates | 37°03′57″N 121°41′26″W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Uvas Creek | |
| Uvas Creek | |
| 345 sq mi (894 km2) | |
| Basin countries | United States |
Managing agency | Santa Clara Valley Water District |
Surface area | 288 acres (1.17 km2) |
Water volume | 10,000 acre⋅ft (0.012 km3) |
Surface elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| References | [1][2] |
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 1957 by the construction of the Uvas Dam[6] across Uvas Creek in the southern part of Uvas Valley. It is the fifth largest reservoir owned by the Santa Clara Valley Water District.[7]
In 2013, the Scoffone family sold 357 acres (144 ha) adjacent to the park to the Peninsula Open Space Trust, which doubled the park's size.[8]