Uvas Dam - Morgan Hill, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 03.862 W 121° 41.531
10S E 616268 N 4102813
The Uvas dam in Morgan Hill.
Waymark Code: WMG3V7
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GT.US
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"Uvas dam and reservoir are located on Uvas Creek about two miles upstream from the intersection of Watsonville and Uvas roads in southern Santa Clara County. The Spanish name for grapes, "uvas," is preserved in a number of place names, all apparently referring to the abundance of wild grapes. Uvas Creek got its name from the land grant Cañada de las Uvas (grape ravine) dated June 14, 1842. Uvas Dam was a part of the South Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation District. It was completed in 1957. The reservoir's capacity is 9,835 acre-feet of water. The surface area is 288 acres." (visit link)
Waterway where the dam is located: Uvas Resevoir

Main use of the Water Dam: Water Supply (Drinkable)

Material used in the structure: Concrete

Date built: 01/01/1957

Fishing Allowed: no

Motor Sports Allowed: no

Height of Dam: Not listed
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