Chesbro Lake facts for kids
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 Chesbro Reservoir
Location in California
Chesbro Reservoir
Location in the United States
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| Location | Santa Clara County, California |
| Coordinates | 37°7′21″N 121°42′40″W / 37.12250°N 121.71111°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Llagas Creek |
| Primary outflows | Llagas Creek |
| Catchment area | 19.5 sq mi (51 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | Santa Clara Valley Water District |
| Surface area | 328 acres (1.33 km2) |
| Water volume | 8,086 acre⋅ft (0.010 km3) |
| Surface elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
Chesbro Reservoir is a human-made lake located in California, United States. It sits about three miles (5 km) west of Morgan Hill, California. This beautiful spot is surrounded by a large county park.
The park covers 232 acres (about 94 hectares) and offers fun outdoor activities. You can enjoy fishing, but remember it's "catch-and-release" only. It's also a great place for picnicking and hiking. However, for safety and to protect the water, swimming and boating are not allowed in the reservoir.
How Chesbro Reservoir Was Made
Chesbro Reservoir was created in 1955. This happened when the Elmer J. Chesbro Dam was built across Llagas Creek. The dam is located in a valley west of El Toro peak.
The reservoir and the dam were named after Elmer J. Chesbro. He was a local doctor who led the Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation District at the time. Today, this district is known as the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Images for kids
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Chesbro Reservoir and Monterey Bay, seen from above the south San Jose area
