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.