CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Los Gatos - Lenihan Dam
CGS - CSMIP Station 57180
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
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Latitude 37.2015 N
Longitude 121.9896 W
Elevation (m) 201
Site Geology Slate & sandstone
Vs30 (m/sec) 1070 (inferred)
Site Class B
Remarks/Notes Site information sources
 
Dam Height205' (62.5m)
Plan ShapeCurved
Crest Length810' (246.7m)
Crest Width--
Construction Date1953
Instrumentation1985, 9 accelerometers, on crest and abutment.
 
Superstructure Type--
Dam TypeEarth dam.
Foundation Type--
Remarks--