News
Employee Spotlight: Mike Fiscus
With his pending retirement at the end of November, Mike Fiscus said his recent work at Chimney Hollow Reservoir has been the largest and most important project of his career.
Colorado River Water Rights
The ability to capture water when it is available and store it for dry periods has been a hallmark of water projects for millennia, and Chimney Hollow Reservoir joins in that tradition.
Main Dam Foundation Excavation Complete
Over 600,000 cubic yards of rock was drilled, blasted and removed from the main dam foundation to make sure that Chimney Hollow Main Dam sits on solid ground.
On-Site Asphalt Batch Plant Releases Steam Throughout Day
The steam may look like smoke or dust but is instead the steam produced from the asphalt plant.
Asphalt Core Underway at Chimney Hollow Reservoir
Chimney Hollow Reservoir construction crews hand-placed the first section of asphalt on the main dam on Oct. 15, 2022.
Colorado-Big Thompson Project Tie-In Started at the Bald Mountain Interconnect
One of the most time-sensitive aspects of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project is currently in progress – the Bald Mountain Interconnect.
Northern Water Operations and Maintenance Crews See Reservoir Come to Life Through Chimney Hollow University
After construction is complete, the “key” to Chimney Hollow Reservoir will be passed from Barnard Construction to Northern Water operations and maintenance (O&M) staff.
How Will Water Get into Chimney Hollow Reservoir and Delivered to Participants?
Chimney Hollow's location adjacent to C-BT Project infrastructure will enable water to easily be moved in and out of the reservoir per an agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.
Project Outreach Reaches Elementary and Graduate Level Students
Due to Chimney Hollow Reservoir’s remote location, public outreach and education are key components of the project’s success.