Laurel Springs Club dam
Laurel Springs Club
Laurel Springs Club is a private water resource facility located in Morgan Hill, California, along the Mfk Coyote Creek. Built in 1968, this Earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 250 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for water supply, supporting irrigation, recreation, and other water-related activities in the region.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program, Laurel Springs Club is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation and maintenance. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas. Despite being privately owned, Laurel Springs Club plays a crucial role in supporting water supply and recreational activities in Santa Clara County.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Laurel Springs Club offers a fascinating glimpse into the intricate infrastructure that supports water management in California. With its close proximity to Morgan Hill and efficient water storage capacity, this facility underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing demands on water supply. The dam's history, design features, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between human interventions and natural systems in shaping our water resources landscape.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Laurel Springs Club -- 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 | → |
| Arroyo Hondo Nr San Jose Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Orestimba C Nr Newman Ca | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Laurel Springs Club.
⚓ Boat launches
- Coyote Lake Road 10700-12746, Gilroy
- Oak Glen Avenue 17655, Morgan Hill
- Mckean Road 22707-22725, San Jose
- Uvas Road 15000-15208, Morgan Hill
- Pinto Lake City Park
- Basalt Road, Los Banos
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
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About Laurel Springs Club
Where does the data for Laurel Springs Club come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low 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 dam, 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 Laurel Springs Club.