Coit
Coit is an earth dam located in Santa Clara County, California, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Coit
The primary purpose of Coit is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by California Department Of Parks And Recreation (state). It impounds the Tr Nfk Pacheco Cr.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/2025.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| River/Stream | Tr Nfk Pacheco Cr |
| Coordinates | 37.13830, -121.42780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01011 |
| Federal ID | CA01011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |