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Stevens Creek Reservoir

Stevens Creek Reservoir is an artificial lake located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains near Cupertino, California. A 1,063-acre (430 ha) county park surrounds the reservoir and provides limited fishing, picnicking, hiking, and horseback riding activities. Although swimming is not allowed, non-power boating is allowed for certain parts of the year. No powered boats or jet skis are allowed. All vessels must be inspected for invasive Quagga mussels prior to launch.

History
The reservoir was formed by the Stevens Creek Dam, built in across Stevens Creek. It is one of the smaller reservoirs owned by the Santa Clara Valley Water District. Originally named Arroyo de San José Cupertino, Stevens Creek flows into the reservoir and out of the dam to San Francisco Bay. Stevens Creek and the reservoir are named after Captain Elijah Stephens, who led the first wagon train across the Sierra Nevada in 1844 and settled in Cupertino. == Stevens Creek Dam ==
Stevens Creek Dam
Stevens Creek Dam is an earthen dam high and long. Its crest is above sea level. In 1985, the dam's height was raised to its present height with the addition of of material. == Stevens Creek County Park ==
Stevens Creek County Park
Stevens Creek County Park have even been caught as recently as 2021, including one weighing over 50lbs in 2010. It can be fished only with a permit unless under the age of 16. The reservoir was historically stocked with farmed rainbow trout for recreational purposes, but this practice was discontinued after elevated levels of methylmercury were assessed. Fishing for trout at the reservoir is frowned upon since holdovers are likely endangered native steelhead. == See also ==
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