Major renovations begin on Anderson Dam tunnel project; reservoir can’t be used for 10 years
Major renovations will begin Wednesday on the Anderson Dam tunnel project in Santa Clara County. The project will require the reservoir to be drained – and it will be unable to be used for 10 years. The timing is not great as California remains in a drought but water officials say this is a vital project for flood protection that will protect the public for years to come. The reservoir can hold more than 300,000 gallons of water and is the water district’s largest drinking water reservoir.