Laurel Springs Club
Laurel Springs Club is an earth dam located in Santa Clara County, California, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Laurel Springs Club
The primary purpose of Laurel Springs Club 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 Laurel Spring Club (private). It impounds the Mfk Coyote Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| River/Stream | Mfk Coyote Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.22800, -121.51900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Laurel Spring Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01016 |
| Federal ID | CA01016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |