News

Grouting Program Complete on Both Dams
Together, more than 33 miles of grout holes were drilled at the rate of about one mile per month since the start of the grouting program in January 2021.

See Northern Water’s Newest Reservoir: The Model Chimney Hollow
Chimney Hollow Reservoir, or at least a model of it, has been added to the Northern Water Interpretive Area just west of the headquarters building in Berthoud.

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Stevens
Stevens, the Northern Water communications specialist at Chimney Hollow, doesn’t lose sight of the magnitude of the project – or her role in conveying its progress to a large audience.

Association of State Dam Safety Officials Visit Chimney Hollow
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials hosted its 40th Annual Dam Safety Conference in Denver this year, and the Chimney Hollow team offered a field trip to attendees.

Participant Spotlight: City of Greeley
With a current estimated population of almost 114,000, reliable water storage, in addition to strong water conservation goals, are top priorities for Greeley.

Round Two for Feedback on Open Space Management Plan to Open Soon
By the end of the year, Larimer County plans to have its final Chimney Hollow Open Space Management Plan published and begin planning for implementation and development.

Work Begins on the Carter Lake Interconnect Vault and Valve
To make water deliveries to and from Chimney Hollow Reservoir, crews are tying the new reservoir into the existing Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project infrastructure.
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Fire Restoration Work Begins After Front Range Blazes
Northern Water staff and regional partners have started the difficult work of post-fire restoration following a pair of wildfires that began in late July.

Employee Spotlight: Bill McCormick
As Black & Veatch’s Quality Assurance Manager, Bill McCormick oversees 10 quality assurance inspectors and the third-party materials testing labs for the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.