Coyote Res-Sta Clara reservoir
Coyote Res-Sta Clara
Coyote Reservoir, located near Santa Clara in California, was constructed in 1936 and is owned and operated by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The reservoir is fed by the Coyote Creek and Guadalupe River and is mainly used as a water supply for residential, commercial and agricultural purposes. The hydrology of the reservoir is influenced by precipitation, runoff and the snowpack from the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains. The reservoir receives water from the South Bay Aqueduct and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The reservoir also provides recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. The surrounding areas are mostly used for agriculture, particularly for growing fruits and vegetables. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 23,000 acre-feet and is an important water source for the region.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Coyote Res-Sta Clara -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote C Bl Coyote Res Nr San Martin Ca | 7 cfs | → |
| Coyote C Nr Gilroy Ca | 3 cfs | → |
| Llagas C Nr Gilroy | 12 cfs | → |
| Pacheco C Nr Dunneville Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Pajaro R A Chittenden Ca | 42 cfs | → |
| Corralitos C A Freedom Ca | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coyote Res-Sta Clara.
⚓ Boat launches
- Coyote Lake Road 10700-12746, Gilroy
- Oak Glen Avenue 17655, Morgan Hill
- Uvas Road 15000-15208, Morgan Hill
- Mckean Road 22707-22725, San Jose
- Pinto Lake City Park
- Rountree Lane Santa Cruz County
⛺ Campgrounds
- Coyote Lake County Park
- Madrone Soda Springs Camp
- Coit Horse Camp
- Blue Oak Horse Camp
- Lion Spring Camp
- Yerba Buena Camp
🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Coyote Res-Sta Clara in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Coyote Res-Sta Clara
Where does the data for Coyote Res-Sta Clara come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Coyote Res-Sta Clara.