Calero
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Santa Clara |
| Nearest City | San Jose |
| River/Stream | Calero Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.18360, -121.79130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,850 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 337 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Santa Clara Valley Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |